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The Clarks have been electrifying local audiences for more than 25 years with an unmistakable brand of no-nonsense rock music. It has always been a mystery to me why national fame has oddly eluded the Pittsburgh-based band.
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The Clarks and special guest Abacus Jones rock the Fayette County Fair at the Chevron Outdoor Arena on July 25.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at crhodes@heraldstandard.com.