'I got tired sitting on the sidelines': Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back

Update: 2021-11-04

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Justin Fedor was in the news recently when he was among five "Local Legends" selected by actor Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey to receive $10,000 to donate to a community-based music initiative. The honor was intended to recognize musicians who contributed to their local music scenes during the pandemic.

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'I got tired sitting on the sidelines': Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back

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'I got tired sitting on the sidelines': Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back

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'I got tired sitting on the sidelines': Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back