On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we're joined by photojournalist and musician Ryan Salm.

When the 2026 World Cup descends on North America, Salm and his group of friends, The Home Team String Band, will hit the road in a converted school bus, visiting match sites to play music and bridge cultural divides.

It's a fun tale of soccer fans using music to open doors and make friends.

Follow the Home Team String Band and their adventures here: https://hometeamsoccerbus.com

https://www.instagram.com/hometeamstringband

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