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The Western Heights are a Dover based trio playing original melodic and country-inflected songs. Toby Oakes has sporadically written, sung and played guitar for over 50 years, he has worked with bassist Kevin Richards for 10 years and they were joined by drummer Dave Robinson in 2021.

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Indie 23

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The Tasting Rooms

Harbour Arm
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