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Small room show needs a bigger presence
With the songs and the voice in place, the Virginian needs a bigger, closer presence to connect all the way.
Since joining Fairfax in 1992, Bernard has been an editor and written on education, roads and local politics. These days, he specialises in music and is the senior music writer and reviewer.
With the songs and the voice in place, the Virginian needs a bigger, closer presence to connect all the way.
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