June 2025 Update - Ken Mattsson/BeaconBeats Newsletter
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Hello Musical Friends! As we're in a time where hopefully the rain and storms of the past number of months is starting to clear (both physically and metaphorically), I wanted to keep you up to date on some upcoming events and changes.
More news coming later, as I've got the White Mountain Ukulele Retreat and SummerSongs Songwriters Week happening in July, with a private house concert and more Spy Pond Concerts coming up for the rest of the summer. Stay positive, and keep treating others with kindness. Ken Mattsson music@kenmattsson.com |
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