1 Min ReadBy Mike Duffy
Fender in Focus: Brad Paisley, Arcade Fire and Wolf Alice
See the week's best performances of artists playing their Fender gear.
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From late-night and daytime sets to in-studio visits and digital exclusives, Fender in Focus gathers the best of the week's performances from Fender players.
This week, it's country star Brad Paisley, indie rock heavyweights Arcade Fire, U.K. alternative band Wolf Alice and R&B crooner Khalid.
Brad Paisley: “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The great Brad Paisley was on hand to ring in Game 2 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers with a moving rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Paisley, who played his $4, added a few country-laced licks at the beginning and end of the song, drawing a massive ovation from the capacity crowd.
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Arcade Fire: “Everything Now”
On the heels of the release of their excellent fifth studio album, Everything Now, Arcade Fire stopped by the Ellen studios to perform the raucous title track. This daytime television appearance was supported by a shimmering disco ball and a chorus, and the band had the entire audience (including host Ellen DeGeneres) standing and singing along. What’s more, frontman Win Butler played his trusty $4.
Wolf Alice: “Don’t Delete the Kisses”
Wolf Alice has been touring in support of their second studio album, Visions of a Life, and that recently ran through New York’s WFUV studios. While there, they played the record’s second single, the dreamy “Don’t Delete the Kisses,” with bassist Theo Ellis on his $4 and guitarist Joff Oddie using a well-worn $4.
Khalid: “Young, Dumb & Broke”
R&B singer Khalid was featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for a performance of his smash hit single, “Young, Dumb & Broke.” The soulful tune was given a funky vibe from guitarist Jef Villaluna, who looked fresh with a new $4 in the stunning Champaign finish.
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