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Sep132010

Brenda: Solid Sound Festival 8.14.2010


Brenda onstage at the Solid Sound FestivalWe first became aware of Portland ME trio Brenda when the lineup of the Solid Sound Festival was announced this past spring.  Being selected by Wilco to take part in the 3-day festival was enough reason to take note, but when their debut Silver Tower was released back in June it became crystal clear what Jeff Tweedy and Co. see in the band.  The best of 90s alt-rock, reinvigorated with a modern indie-rock twist.

Brenda kicked-off the festivities on day 2 of Solid Sound, playing to a crowd that was clearly unfamiliar with their music.  As the crowd in Courtyard C grew, Brenda played a blistering 50-minute set - a mix of favorites from Silver Tower along with a few new songs.  Enjoy the full show, available below for stream or download:

Brenda
Solid Sound Festival - North Adams, MA
August 14, 2010

Delegator
Intro
Girl Don't Grow
Shaililai
Blackout
Ghandi
I'd Be Dead
New Song
Unknown song 1
Unknown song 2

Full set download (mp3)

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