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Violent Femmes Frontman Gordon Gano Plays Tres Gatos

The musician, who scored a major hit with "Blister In The Sun" in 1983, took the stage in JP June 24.

Gordon Gano, best known as the singer and lead orchestrator for the Violent Femmes, played a Jamaica Plain stage earlier this week.

Gano, whose sister lives in JP, played violin with the band Tallahassee at a JP Music Festival fundraiser event at Tres Gatos June 24.

Tres Gatos is an official sponsor for the annual festival, which will be held Sept. 7.

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The Violent Femmes released the iconic song "Blister In The Sun" in 1983.


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