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Spotlights tour diary: Deftones, Refused tour begins!

Spotlights tour diary: Deftones, Refused tour begins!

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 4, 2016 | Tour Diary

  Earlier this week, Brooklyn “sludge/gaze” band Spotlights started a  two week run on the road supporting Deftones and Refused. It’s a dream come true for the two principle members, married couple Mario and Sarah Quintero. We’ve enlisted the band to write a tour...
Tour Diary: Spotlights muse on opening for Deftones, Refused

Tour Diary: Spotlights muse on opening for Deftones, Refused

by Metal Insider | Aug 1, 2016 | Tour Diary

  Starting tomorrow (2), Brooklyn “sludge/gaze” band Spotlights will begin two weeks on the road supporting Deftones and Refused. It’s a dream come true for the two principle members, married couple Mario and Sarah Quintero. In addition to their...
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