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14 acts perform in first BrattRock
The Faints — Daniel Snyder on drums, Leander Holzapfel on guitar, and Ellie Oliver on vocals — perform at BrattRock.
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14 acts perform in first BrattRock

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 — Issue 377

BRATTLEBORO — Fourteen area youth rock bands and solo artists took the stage at 118 Elliot on Oct. 1 for BrattRock. Participation was open to youth bands and solo performers from Brattleboro and surrounding areas, with all members below the age of 20.

Proceeds from the event - approximately $4,000 - will benefit Youth Services, with a portion held in reserve for future BrattRock events, said Jaimie Scanlon, one of the organizers.

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