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Ran Cummings (left); Jonathan Keene

A stripped-down J.M Buttermilk unit played at the High Life on Friday, Feb. 8. Front man Ran Cummings said he’s often asked how he keeps up his manic intensity on stage.

“I can’t think of anything else that I would do,” he said. “It’s what I would be doing anyway if I were in front of the stage, enjoying the show.”

Richie Rebuth (left), Cummings (front), Keeney and Jacob "Toad" Wyrick (background)

From left: Jeffrey Faucett, Casey Hudlow, Cummings

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