REST IN PEACE: Minus the Bear

[mnprogger]

I never was a huge fan, but I do really enjoy their record "Planet of Ice."

I'm sure there are some fans around here anyway.

I'm unsure if I'll be going to the show in Minneapolis on 10/15, but I probably will have to think about it per it's their final tour.

RIP.

https://www.facebook.com/minusthebea...&theater&ifg=1

Friends,

After almost two decades of writing and touring the world together, we have decided to close this chapter of our lives as Minus the Bear.

What started as a silly inside joke inside the dingy confines of Seattle’s original Cha Cha Lounge back in 2001 quickly snowballed into years of adventures, creativity, and friendship. We could have never predicted the wild journey about to begin. We’ve accomplished so much over the past 17 years, and we are grateful for the experience.

Undoubtedly we owe all of these adventures to you, our fans. Without all of you, the memories of traveling the world, exploring different cultures, and witnessing the delight of your beautiful faces singing along wouldn’t have been possible. Your support weathered us through storms that easily could have scuttled the band. Throughout the years, it’s you who kept us going. We cannot thank you enough.

This Autumn we head out on our final tour in support of our upcoming 4-song EP “Fair Enough” courtesy of Suicide Squeeze Records. You can hear the title track and read our interview here: https://bit.ly/2utoQ1d

These final shows are a celebration for the community of fans who gave us so much through years of dedication. We’ll be digging deep in the MTB catalogue and we are honored for the opportunity to play our hearts out for you one last time.

Love,

Alex, Cory, Dave & Jake

Farewell Tour:

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[Finch Platte]

That's funny-just yesterday I plugged in a compilation disc I'd made for a guy a while back, and the first track was MtB. I didn't remember it, so I had to Shazam it- I thought, damn, this is cool.

Welp. All good things must come to an end, I guess. Hope something(s) good comes out of it. Thanks for the heads-up.

Edit: Damn, 17 years. Whoda thunk?

[mnprogger]

yeah 17 years is quite a run, and even when they formed coming out of the end of Botch.

[SteveSly]

I don't own any albums, but always liked the things I heard from this band.

[miamiscot]

Great band. Very sad news.

[3LockBox]

I have a couple of albums of theirs. Fun band.

[Polypet]

Excellent band of local guys. Always different and original. They had some nice stuff, yes