Music scene · California
A small Missouri River town where school bands, church choirs, and country cover acts at local bars carry the music calendar, with the county fair as the seasonal highlight.
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A small Missouri River town where school bands, church choirs, and country cover acts at local bars carry the music calendar, with the county fair as the seasonal highlight.
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California is a small Missouri River town in central Missouri. Music life centers on school bands, church choirs, and country cover acts at local bars. The county fair brings seasonal entertainment. Jefferson City-area musicians drive west for small community events.
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