Prairie Public Shorts
Darren Quam & Friends, "Distractions & Lies"
7/17/2026 | 5m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Darren Quam & Friends perform "Distractions & Lies".
Darren Quam is a singer/songwriter from Battle Lake, MN who blends rock, blues, and folk to create his own unique sound. As a musical storyteller, he revels in the chance to share his own experiences, travels, and feelings in the songs that he and his musical friends bring to the Prairie Musicians series. Sit back and relax as Darren and his band perform "Distractions & Lies".
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Prairie Public Shorts is a local public television program presented by Prairie Public
Prairie Public Shorts
Darren Quam & Friends, "Distractions & Lies"
7/17/2026 | 5m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Darren Quam is a singer/songwriter from Battle Lake, MN who blends rock, blues, and folk to create his own unique sound. As a musical storyteller, he revels in the chance to share his own experiences, travels, and feelings in the songs that he and his musical friends bring to the Prairie Musicians series. Sit back and relax as Darren and his band perform "Distractions & Lies".
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