Fruit Bats

Fruit Bats at Bumbershoot 2012

Sad news (not Yellow Dogs sad, but still sad).  From Brooklyn Vegan:

"Hey All. So, after 13 years, 5 albums, bunch of tours, and lots of laughs, Fruit Bats is calling it a day. There is no major or dramatic reason - I'm not gonna launch into one of those "the changing face of the music landscape in the digital age," things. Especially since I don't even understand any of that stuff. It's been a long run and time for a change. I've been fortunate enough to start scoring movies and producing bands and I'm super excited to continue on with that. Plus I'll still write songs and make records and play shows, which will scratch any Fruit Bats itch that you've got. I mean, Fruit Bats has always ostensibly been a "solo" project, so this is just the start of chapter two, really... But anyway, new music from me still! More on that soon, so please don't lose touch. This means that these shows next week will be our last (though I think we might plan some kinda epic last gig in Chicago one of these days, but that is to be determined)... So come on out and blow us a kiss goodbye. I know artists always say this but, seriously, thanks for listening, it has been amazing sharing this stuff with you. More to come (from a different angle) soon." - Eric D. Johnson

Eric D. Johnson was the musician kind enough to give me one of his extra beers at the Marmoset party during MFNW.  Here's wishing him the best in his new solo career. 

Eric D Johnson at Marmoset, MFNW 2013