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MINERSVILLE — Last October, local drummer Michael “Squeak” Melusky faced a tough decision: Was he going to stay with his longtime band, Sapphi… Read moreMinersville musician takes leap with Nashville country artist, and they'll perform Saturday in Schuylkill Haven 💬
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