Flynn Cohen and Liz Simmons of the roots string band band Annalivia stopped by the Peghead Nation studios awhile back to play a couple tunes. Here they are playing Flynn’s guitar instrumental “Wondertwin Flowers.” Annalivia has since renamed itself Low Lily and added singer/fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger. They will be touring the East Coast extensively this spring as well as working on a new album. lowlily.com, annaliviamusic.com

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