The Young Republic is a Classical/Folk/Rock group from Nashville, Tennessee. Band members include Julian Saporiti (vocals, guitar), Kristin Weber (vocals, violin), Logan Linning (drums, percussion), Chris Miller (fender bass, contra bass), Bob Merkl (guitar, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin), and Nate underkuffler (viola, percussion, piano). Releases include the album 12 Tales From Winter City, among others.
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