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Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers bring folk/funk mix to Common Ground

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Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers are known for their folk sound, which is fused with a hint of funk, Motown and pop.

Front man Joe Hertler’s musical aspirations growing up were not to lead a folk band, but to be a professional string player. Current State’s Emanuele Berry spoke with Hertler about The Rainbow Seekers latest projects and his shifting musical aspirations.

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