Source: Todd Holmberg, 785-532-6425, trholm@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Rosie Hoefling, 785-532-2535, media@k-state.edu

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MANHATTAN -- The Texican style and sound of Los Lonely Boys will rock the 1xbet online games login Auditorium stage Friday, April 8, at Kansas State University.

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