American Failure
American Failure

American Failure

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American Failure takes an in-depth look at the music scene in Boone, North Carolina, focusing on local bands Babe Haven, Galloway, Kiss it Make it Better, Educated Guess, Solastagia, and Cigarettes @ Sunset. Through a mix of full-band and individual interviews, live performances at local venues, and behind-the-scenes footage, we follow these bands as they navigate Boone’s DIY music culture before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Robert Redfield

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Travis Hayes

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Nick Williams

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Daniel Crump

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Lillie Della Penna

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Naomi Poesel

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Kat Savidge

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Julia Lynn

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Atticus Stockdale

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Grace Gliwa

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Grapes Dove

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Trevor McKenzie

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Krystal Carter

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Liz Lopez

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Alvin Carlisle III

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Kendrick Davis

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Brendan Martini

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Brayden Benkiel-Robinson

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Ethan Moore

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Ryland Bagbey

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Sarah Elizabeth

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Jaz Boler

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Pauly Scott

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