Fruit Bats are calling it a day; "Mouthfuls" shows will be their last.

FRUIT BATS ANNOUNCE VIA PASTE MAGAZINE THAT THEY ARE CALLING IT A DAY; MOUTHFULS SHOWS WILL BE THEIR LAST.
 

Read Paste's breaking story here:
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2013/11/tell-us-what-is-behind.html

Eric D. Johnson's statement:

"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

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with and knowing Fruit Bats, in many of the band's incarnations, for a long-ass time now. As a fan, publicist and buddy, I am sad to see Fruit Bats' time end, and excited about everything ahead for Eric (there will be great things ahead).

Obviously, now is the time to go to these shows if you can and write about Fruit Bats if you have been planning to. Again, the details on the "Mouthfuls" vinyl issuing that is just out via Jealous Butcher:

• This is the first time this collection has been available on vinyl
• Hand-crafted limited edition packaging - each of the 500 LP jackets have been individually handpainted and then silkscreened
• Limited to 500 sea-foam green and yellow vinyl
• Includes code for digital download of the entire record, thanks to Sub Pop!

FRUIT BATS MOUTHFULS TOUR:
Fruit Bats will be performing Mouthfuls in its entirety this November at the following locations; THESE WILL BE THE FINAL FRUIT BATS SHOWS:

11.14 @ Neptune – Seattle, WA
11.15 @ Upstairs Cabaret – Victoria, BC
11.16 @ Aladdin Theatre – Portland, OR.

"WHEN U LOVE SOMEBODY" MP3 (please do share/post):
http://jealousbutcher.com/JB109_Press/10%20When%20U%20Love%20Somebody.mp3