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in 2009, I approached him about us performing there. He
agreed that we could give it a try to see if it worked on
both sides. We started with one night a week, added a
second, a third night, and now a fourth. It has been great!”

absolutely wonderful gig. How many musicians get four
nights a week, 200 nights a year at the same place? And
how many jobs are there out there where people clap for
you?”

Maxi Childs has also been a musician since she was a
child. “I started out with the Duluth Accordionaires and
sang in high school. I also had a group at one time called
‘Maxi and the Rusty Pickups,’” she says with a laugh.

With their set list of over 200 songs, patrons are likely
to hear something new every time they stop by. “We love
requests. And with the Internet, we can find lyrics and
songs easily,” says Steve.

“Steve and I both have a real affection for the old
standards, so it seemed like