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Lissie performs live in The Current studios

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by Mark Wheat and Lissie

November 13, 2009

Lissie
Illinois-born Americana musician Lissie.
Photo courtesy of the artist

Illinois-born Lissie offers some of the best Americana music to come out of the Midwest in recent decades. Now living in California, the musician -- Lissie Maurus by birth -- examines life in small-town America and growing up in a rural area.

Her simple yet beautiful lyrics have earned her a spot opening for Ray LaMontagne on his current national tour.

Songs performed: "Oh Mississippi," "Wedding Bells" and "Little Lovin.'"