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G.E. Smith GOP convention band sound check: Sun-Times music video

By Sun-Times Wire

GOP convention House Band sound check: “My Girl”

(video by Lynn Sweet)

TAMPA–Guitarist G.E. Smith–former musical director for “Saturday Night Live” fronting the Republican National convention House band at a Sunday rehearsal–playing “My Girl.” The band will be situated next to the main podium–not hidden away.

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