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Rhythm Machine – Part 2

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series on Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. 

Over the years, the band has attracted an international cult following among funk fans. Original copies of their releases sell for hundreds of dollars, and their songs have appeared on television and video game soundtracks.  plastics extrusion

Rhythm Machine – Part 2

We're joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist Maurice Puckett, and saxophonist Donald Harris.

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Rhythm Machine – Part 2

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