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...and so it begins...

...I am a blogger. I have been one for a couple years now. I am also a weekly internet DJ in the wonderful world of punk, ska, and alt rock. It's about time I blended the two...so here we go!

This blog will be dedicated to the music I love and those amazing artists who make it possible...

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~AJH

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