It really is the closest we musicians have to a fairy tale: being plucked for obscurity and given a shot at the big time. From busking on the streets for pocket change to playing large arenas in front of adoring fans.<\/p>\n
For musician Philip Labes, that story came true \u2014 mostly \u2014 back in 2021 when one of his sparsely watched livestreams was viewed by musician Jason Mraz.<\/p>\n
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