On Episode #34 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan interviews local folk duo Carmen and Lizzy. They talk about their forthcoming album “Climate”, their influences, favorite local bands and Carmen & Lizzy perform “Carry You” and “Shelter” live from The Struggling Studios. Ryan is joined by Cassidy Dwan and they talk upcoming concerts, last week’s Bela Fleck concert at Babeville and Music is Art’s Music Industry Alliance. We also play new music from Lexxi Raine and Jenn DeSantis, plus a favorite of Carmen & Lizzy’s (and Ryan’s) “Grilled Cheese for Stephanie” by Hundred Plus Club and so much more!

1:00 - Intro

4:30 - MUSIC: “What the Lonely People Do” by Lexxi Raine

7:50 - Previous Shows

11:20 - MUSIC: “Grilled Cheese for Stephanie” by Hundred Plus Club

14:35 -  Interview Carmen & Lizzy

36:38 - MUSIC: “Middle of the Night” by Carmen & Lizzy

40:35 - Live MUSIC: “Carry You / Shelter” by Carmen & Lizzy

45:25 - Upcoming Shows

55:29 - MUSIC: “Unrequited” by The Jenn DeSantis Band

60:35 - Housekeeping

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