Speedy Ortiz Share Live Track From Shea Stadium Benefit Record
Thursday, 24 August 2017
Written by Laura Johnson
Photo: Nicole Rifkin
Speedy Ortiz have shared a live version of their track Indoor Soccer.
The song will feature on 'Exploding in Sound: Live at Shea Stadium', a collection of live recordings from the venue's archive of shows dating back to 2012, which will be released on October 6.
Profits from the sale of the record will help fund the relocation of the DIY venue, which was forced to close earlier this year. Head here for further details.
Speaking about the band's history with Shea Stadium, guitarist and vocalist Sadie Dupuis said:
"There might never have been a Speedy Ortiz without Shea Stadium. Though I'd released some solo material under that name, Speedy Ortiz the band -- just [drummer] Mike [Falcone] and me at first -- came together the night before our first show to fill a slot at Shea on a show with Porches, who were brand new then as well. We felt so appreciated and encouraged by the Shea family after only one gig, and played there many times over the next few years of the band's history. We've seen so many of our favorite bands and Exploding in Sound friends form and grow on Shea's stage. We felt loved there whether we brought 10 people or packed the place out, and we'll always appreciate the chances Shea took on brand new bands like Speedy.”
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