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  "path": "/2026/04/13/gary-hoey-on-guitars-grief-and-growth/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-13T17:15:41.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.theaquarian.com",
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    "Avalanche",
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  "textContent": "**Making _Avalanche_ with family and friends helped him survive the storm. **\n\n* * *\n\nGary Hoey has always been the kind of artist who sends the elevator back down. Several of our friends have stories about jamming with him at concerts and get-togethers. Everyone talks about how generous he’s been with his time and spirit. Even through the grief of losing both his mother and sister, Gary’s continued to send good energy into the world.\n\nThis good energy is something he channels deeply on his new album,  _Avalanche_. Like much of his eclectic catalog, the record blends old‑school range, rich songwriting, and …",
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