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Four Year Strong | Lucky's Lounge | December 7, 2011

By MIKE JOHNSON | December 12, 2011

Four Year Strong ushered in a new Johnny Cupcakes design at Lucky's Lounge on December 7, 2011.

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Four Year Strong ushered in a new Johnny Cupcakes design at Lucky's Lounge on December 7, 2011.

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