Music scene · New Franklin
A rural-suburban community southwest of Akron grounded in school marching bands, church choirs, and fairground events; paying gigs usually mean driving into Akron, Canton, or Green.
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A rural-suburban community southwest of Akron grounded in school marching bands, church choirs, and fairground events; paying gigs usually mean driving into Akron, Canton, or Green.
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New Franklin is a rural-suburban community southwest of Akron. Music life is grounded in school marching bands, church choirs, and fairground events. Akron and Canton are close enough for commuting musicians. Veterans' hall events provide occasional spaces.
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