[MP3] new Justin Vernon: "For Emma" (w/ Eau Claire Memorial Jazz Band)

Long before Justin Vernon grew a grizzly beard and secluded himself in a cabin creating the emotional music behind Bon Iver, he was a humble high school student at Memorial High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Perhaps with a few more pimples and little less flannel, Vernon was already practicing his musical craft in the Eau Claire Memorial Jazz Band. Despite the worldwide critical claim and vast successes he's garnered with Bon Iver, Vernon remains as grounded as ever.Back in April, Paste Ma...

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