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Short Bio Four years after her last studio release, Brenda Weiler returns with End The Rain (Speaker Phone Records), her bravest and most personal album to date. End The Rain was born of the overwhelming mix of feelings Weiler experienced after losing her older sister to suicide in late 2005. Having been raised in a large musical family, it made sense that Brenda would explore the range of emotions she was feeling through song, as evidenced in lyrics from the title track, “I'm not going to say what can be sung.” The result is a powerful collection of songs that beautifully articulates a personal journey
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History and Long Bio
Four years after her last studio release, Brenda Weiler returns with End The Rain (Speaker Phone Records), her bravest and most personal album to date. End The Rain was born of the overwhelming mix of feelings Weiler experienced after losing her older sister to suicide in late 2005. Having been raised in a large musical family, it made sense that Brenda would explore the range of emotions she was feeling through song, as evidenced in lyrics from the title track, “I'm not going to say what can be sung.” The result is a powerful collection of songs that beautifully articulates a personal journey through loss.
The songs on End The Rain are arranged in the order they were written, allowing the listener to follow Weiler through her experience and grief. The album opener, “Not Forgiven” was the first song Weiler wrote after her sister's death, coming quickly after a long period of silence. In it she sings of the guilt a survivor feels, the size of her burden evident in the catch in her voice as she pleads, 'God, let this pass through me.' “Noise and Sound,” an upbeat mantra for change, expresses the desire to feel normal again, while “Those Neighbor Kids” touches on the insufficiency of language to express sympathy and our discomfort with true expressions of grief. End The Rain closes with the title track and the haunting words, 'Can I say goodbye when I'm not done with you?'. Weiler originally envisioned the album ending with a song expressing the peace she found at the end of this process, but neither that feeling nor that song came, and the result is refreshingly honest.
End The Rain was recorded at Shortman Studio in Minneapolis, MN over a period of a week in February 2007 with the help of co-producer and engineer Darren Jackson. The songs were recorded live, vocals and guitar tracked at the same time, with no effects added to either. The result is an honest, intimate sound, highlighting the nuances of Weiler's pure vocals, personal lyrics and clear guitar sound.
Weiler originally started writing songs while in her hometown of Fargo, North Dakota after graduating from high school. Choosing the open road over college, Weiler spent much of the next eight years touring and writing, releasing five albums to critical acclaim
and great regional success. Weiler became known for her ability to connect to her audience, regardless of the size of the venue, as well as her insightful songs and compelling voice. Weiler moved to Portland, Oregon from the Midwest five years ago but is planning a move back this summer. She will be touring in support of her new album this fall.
Weiler has become involved in suicide prevention and awareness, helping to organize a benefit walk in her hometown to support the work of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). She and her family have also formed a local AFSP chapter in Fargo with emphasis on education and survivor support. Although End The Rain was written for personal reasons, she hopes the album will help bring awareness to suicide prevention.
I have been listening to your music for almost 7 years now. i can always find your words working to my life. My family has recently lost a loved one to suicide and I find myself looking to your music again. Although I am not sure if I will ever find the answers to our heartache it's nice to know we are not alone. I have actually brought much of your music into the salon I work in and have told many about you. Thank you for being a soothing voice in my head!
Brenda - thx so much to you & your family for all that you do for the community & the Out of the Darkness walk...it was great - as always - seeing you perform too!
how wonderful to see you in Fargo last week.. it rocked. Fargo rocked. You and your Weiler crew rocked. That's how it goes up there, I guess. Let me know when your stretch-house needs melodies.
Hey! I ran into you at the Fargo Street Fair the other week. (Thursday actually)
I recognized you and said "Hey, you're Brenda Weiler! Your music is awesome!" and you looked a tad bit creeped out. But I didn't mind because your music really does rock and it's not too often that you get to tell myspace friends something like that face to face.
I really want you to hurry and come back to the metro ( twin cities, Minnesota) . I always look forward to seeing you perform. When are you booking time in this area?
Hey Brenda! Thanks for the add! I just got back from a road trip from CA to NY. I took the northern route hitting Yellowstone, S. Dakota, Minnesota etc... On my way I stopped in Akron Ohio to hear a band called We Shot the Moon. Outstanding! It was an amazing adventure and I saw many beautiful places! Hope to see you back in Sac soon! Sam
Hey thank's for the add. I'm Sophie and I'm 22 and I live in Tennessee. I really like your music. Your song's are great. I love listening to them. Best of luck with everything. later
Awesome show last night! I've been a fan for a long time, but this was my first time seeing you perform live. Wow. I was absolutely thrilled to hear songs from Crazy Happy and Trickle Down! Thank you for being brave enough to keep sharing your fantastic gift. Can't wait for the next show! :)
Just got back from my first Brenda concert (Beckwith Hall--NDSU). Before I left, if you'd had told me she wasn't going to play anything off of "Cold Weather" I'd have said I'd been disappointed. Well, I wasn't. It was the intimate show I've ever been a part of, and Brenda's voice could soothe a nation at war. Thanks for the experience.
saw your show friday night at the 400, was my fourth time seeing you perform. when will the song you wrote when your friends went to barcelona come out? i really liked that one in particular.
Hey Brenda! I'm thinking of coming to see you Friday in Minneapolis! I saw you a couple years ago open for Dar Williams and you left quite an impression on me! I remember more about your set than Dar's- LOL!!
Yo!! congrats on the hpr best musician victory!!! you are definitely one of the folks that got our votes!!! much love!! you are lovely!!! i'm going to your brother indiecannes thing tonite!! peace!!!
