Braid / Bob Nanna "Celebration States" St Paddys 2026 Perhaps because bassist Jennifer Finch

Perhaps because bassist Jennifer Finch left the band during the recording sessions

the debut was undoubtedly less slick and accomplished than subsequent work

and a lyrical frankness

who provides the string arrangement and conducted the 12 Ensemble for the album’s beautiful closing track

before disbanding the band

Braid / Bob Nanna "Celebration States" St Paddys 2026 Perhaps because bassist Jennifer FinchChicago indie songwriter Bob Nanna (Braid, Hey Mercedes, The City On Film, Lifted Bells) delivers Celebration States, a highly personal work chronicling a major life shift for the seasoned musician. His first proper full length under his own name, States is a full, all acoustic album recorded entirely on September 7, 2019, the day that wouldve been Nannas wedding anniversary. Simple and exposed, the recordings place his distinct, honeyed vocals on