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Fruit Bats is led by guitarist, pianist and singer Eric D. Johnson, the band’s main songwriter and only constant member. Originally part of short-lived Chicago group I Rowboat, Johnson and two of his fellow Rowboat members, guitarist Dan Strack and drummer Brian Belval, created Fruit Bats as a side-project.
When I Rowboat split up, Fruit Bats became Johnson’s main focus. Spurred on by Califone/Perishable Records honchos Tim Rutili and Ben Massarella, the group recorded their first album, Echolocation, released in 2001.
After tours with Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, Modest Mouse and The Shins, Fruit Bats signed with Sub Pop in late summer 2002, recording their second album, 2003’s Mouthfuls, which included new bandmate Gillian Lisee.
After relocating to Seattle, the group released their third album, Spelled in Bones, in 2005. Afterward, Eric D. Johnson played with The Shins and Vetiver. In 2008, the Fruit Bats began working together again, with revised membership of Johnson, Christopher Sherman, Ron Lewis, Graeme Gibson, and Sam Wagster. In 2009, they released The Ruminant Band.
When I Rowboat split up, Fruit Bats became Johnson’s main focus. Spurred on by Califone/Perishable Records honchos Tim Rutili and Ben Massarella, the group recorded their first album, Echolocation, released in 2001.
After tours with Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, Modest Mouse and The Shins, Fruit Bats signed with Sub Pop in late summer 2002, recording their second album, 2003’s Mouthfuls, which included new bandmate Gillian Lisee.
After relocating to Seattle, the group released their third album, Spelled in Bones, in 2005. Afterward, Eric D. Johnson played with The Shins and Vetiver. In 2008, the Fruit Bats began working together again, with revised membership of Johnson, Christopher Sherman, Ron Lewis, Graeme Gibson, and Sam Wagster. In 2009, they released The Ruminant Band.
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fnnkybutt wrote:
Love seeing that people are digging the new album.
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oprimus wrote:
Video interview/session with Fruit Bats http://thefourohfive.com/news/article/405-focus-fruit-bats
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TheKoopaBros wrote:
Tripper is amazing. [2]
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Ankurnkur wrote:
They suck but I like them
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nathanaelkan wrote:
too hard to find Echolocation
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llamagesicht wrote:
Tripper is amazing.
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noelGread wrote:
They continue to be a great band and an original sound.
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llamagesicht wrote:
Every. New. Album. Gets. Better. And. Better.
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JarrettKnight wrote:
holy shit fruit bats is still a band! how did this happen
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DieQuadratur wrote:
loved them in 05, together with other stereotype indie-bands like rouge wave and the shins. just rediscovering!
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willywonka091 wrote:
man, this band is bullshit.
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ia_moloko wrote:
классные))) то что надо для отдыха))
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supernovva wrote:
new favorite band.
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boopermagic wrote:
How did I miss these guys? Instantly in love...
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Esttefania wrote:
Que banda tan hermosa, la he conocido hoy y no paro de escucharla♥
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Under_Radar_Mag wrote:
Check out our review of Tripper: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/tripper/
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nooneastern wrote:
the new album is awesome - i hope the next one is called Furley !!
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MoreIIi wrote:
I really enjoy their new record
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weeeeeeeeeeee wrote:
I've missed you.
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xxNoGodxx wrote:
Love these guys, new album is great. :)
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Eric D. Johnson and Andy Cabic (Vetiver) combo in Los Angeles, CA on 12/16/11
16 Dec 2011 | from fruitbatsmusic.com
Artist: Eric D. Johnson and Andy Cabic (Vetiver)
combo
Date: Friday, December 16th 2011
Time: 6:30pm
City: Los Angeles, CA
Venue:
Troubadour
Address:
9081 Santa Monica Blvd
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