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As many musicians find themselves drowning in a sea of independent, redundant artistry, Doug Mains & the City Folk of Lansing, Michigan have continued to prove that they can victoriously rise to the surface of the local music scene. Bearing an acoustic guitar, violin, cello, upright bass, percussion and an appealing twist on modern folk music along with a contagious passion, the five-piece, indie-folk group is able to swiftly capture the ears of many with their gripping three-part harmonies and breath-taking use of stringed instruments that give breath and life to every individual song.