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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    Villagers

    Jason Bentley
    Jason Bentley
    PlaylistsHand-Picked MusicIndie / Alt
    Conor J O'Brien strikes a chord when it comes to bittersweet melodies. The Irish songwriter is the force behind the band Villagers and we enjoy a set of tunes...
    Conor J O'Brien strikes a chord when it comes to bittersweet melodies. The Irish songwriter is the force behind the band Villagers and we enjoy a set of tunes...
    Apr 25, 2013

    Conor J O'Brien strikes a chord when it comes to bittersweet melodies. The Irish songwriter is the force behind the band

    Villagers and we enjoy a set of tunes when the band visits

    Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

    Banner image: Rich Gilligan

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      Show Credits

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        Jason Bentley

        Host, Metropolis

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        Ariana Morgenstern

        Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

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