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Marc Ribot at Cafe Oto, Dalston, London E8
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It was Waiting for Ribot at the Cafe Oto last week, with two powerfully accomplished British free musicians, pianist Pat Thomas and drummer Paul Abbott, playing Vladimir and Estragon in their opening set before the performance from the eclectic fingers of the New Jersey-born guitarist.
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