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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.
The group released their third album, Spelled in Bones, in 2005.
Eric D. Johnson has now joined The Shins, though according to their web site, he plans to continue working with the Fruit Bats.
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.
The group released their third album, Spelled in Bones, in 2005.
Eric D. Johnson has now joined The Shins, though according to their web site, he plans to continue working with the Fruit Bats.
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Spelled in Bones
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Echolocation
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Kaytleah22 wrote:
love Fruit Bats,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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MableConn wrote:
my 3 year old son sings along to "being on our own". we listened to Ruminant Band quiet a bit over the summer and still now.
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CampinCalv777 wrote:
Ruminant Band #8 Album of 2009 http://tooroads.blogspot.com/
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bkelleher wrote:
seaweeed
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Dieselkes wrote:
Great show in Amsterdam last night!!!!!!!
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iamnanny wrote:
The Ruminant band is one of my favorite album of this year. :)
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masterfuol wrote:
the best unheard of band in my opinion
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ar99 wrote:
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llamagesicht wrote:
I love Mouthfuls. I love The Ruminant Band. And I'm sure when the time is right I will give their other two albums a nice long listen and fall in love with them too.
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krishen wrote:
Amazing concert last nite!! Thanks a lot
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fnnkybutt wrote:
God damn it, I love this band.
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llamagesicht wrote:
Still loving the new album. :)
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saggyfern wrote:
reminds me of Fleet Foxes sometimes
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dying-is-fine wrote:
'primitive band' sounds like something from the dodos. that's call i can figure. it does sound very similar to something though. but it reminds me of the dodos the most.
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PhrequencySite wrote:
Hey, We have coverages of the recent FB show in Philly at Kung Fu Necktie this past weekend at Phrequency.com. There are tons of pictures and set highlights. Enjoy! http://www.phrequency.com/blog/Fruit_Bats_Summer_Session.html
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straightbananas wrote:
Excellent live (and free) show hosted by KEXP seattle. Most of the new album, a few old favorites, place was paaacked and groovin!
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omaCore wrote:
great
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DlSTORTION wrote:
new songs are ace
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andtigers wrote:
new album is surprisingly ballin
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Babs_05 wrote:
so more-ish and delicious!
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Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
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Mission Theater, Portland OR, United States
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Luigi's Slice and Fun Garden, Sacramento, California, Sacramento, United States
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