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Some free shows to celebrate freedom on Independence Day weekend: Nashville-based Christian pop artist Jonny Diaz returns home to Lakeland for a show Saturday at Maddox Ranch. Before the Red White and Kaboom fireworks over Lake Mirror on Sunday, you can listen to Clemons Road Band and Fount at the official celebration or hear MJC (Paul Mazzarella, Christine Collister and Paul Johnson) at the nearby 801 E. Main venue. More listings after the jump: