Mason Via performs, talks self-titled album on Jam Sessions
In this episode, Mason Via brings his soulful Appalachian sound to the FOX8 Studio.
We talk about his new self-titled album, 'Mason Via,' and the best ways to capture a live sound in the studio.
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