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Photo: Spud on Facebook. When we think of "Spuds" we think of potatoes, but in Lehman, Pennsylvania, you'll find something far more different from that. Alonna and Jordyn were fortunate enough to be able to catch up with Progressive Americana band, 'Spud', this past Tuesday, and ask them some questions, and here's what they had to say! Let’s start off with your names and your role in the band! -Steve and I play bass. Matt, and I play guitar and sing, and play some harmonica every once in a while. Sam, and I play guitar and mandolin every now and again. Our drummer is C.W Thomas for right now! He’s been drumming for his whole life. We went through a series of drummers, but C.W is our main man. Who thought of the name Spud? -It just kind of came. It is and always will be. It’s catchy and easy to say.  What musicians inspired each one of you? Sam- The Beatles were my first main thing, but from there it just kind of went to everythin...

No Rainchecks is a recently established band consisting of members Max Bolton, Austin Blackman, and Josh Bishop. Their music is mostly original, with a handful of covers thrown in for fun. They played about an hour set, at a consistent level, which is quite commendable of any band. They had a good level of stage presence and made an effort to connect to the crowd, which worked for the most part, and their drummer was undoubtedly the structure the band needs around them at a musicians level and at an equiptment level. Though, every artist has areas that they can improve on. Hopefully in the future, they are able to get better gear for the other 2 members, especially in a form of better amplifiers and the vocals will improve in time. Overall, they are very nice dudes who have fun onstage and have a bright future the longer they're together as a group. *Written by Ricky Wells