Squirrel Nut Zippers Mine Mysteries — and Their Back Catalog

Eugene Weekly | August 12, 2008
After a lengthy hiatus, the Squirrel Nut Zippers are back. Just don't call them a swing band, anymore, OK? Thanks.

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