Joseph Vranas

Artistic Director, Los Angeles Gay Freedom Band

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The Los Angeles Gay Freedom Band has been making music since 1978. This weekend, they’ll be performing original songs, each focused on causes important to the organization.

LA Gay Freedom Band to play songs about climate, civil rights, gender equality

The Los Angeles Gay Freedom Band has been making music since 1978. This weekend, they’ll be performing original songs, each focused on causes important to the organization.

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