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Shera Bray

Shera Bray is an American bluegrass guitarist, bassist, and vocalist originally from Illinois. She began her musical career performing as a duo with her husband, Harley Bray. After the couple relocated to Edmonds, Washington she joined forces with pioneering Northwest fiddle virtuoso Vivian Williams and multi-instrumentalist Phil Williams to co-found The Friends of Sally Johnson. Beyond her music, she pursued a career in academics and preservation, serving for years as a reference librarian at Edmonds Community College.

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