Music scene · Defiance
A small city where the Auglaize and Maumee rivers meet, with marching bands, church choirs, and cover bands carrying local music while Toledo and Fort Wayne host touring acts.
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A small city where the Auglaize and Maumee rivers meet, with marching bands, church choirs, and cover bands carrying local music while Toledo and Fort Wayne host touring acts.
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Defiance is a small city where the Auglaize and Maumee rivers meet. Music life centers on school marching bands, church choirs, community theater, and cover bands. The town looks toward Toledo and Fort Wayne for larger concerts and touring acts.
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