We’re sad to see that after 12 years together jamtronica pioneers the New Deal have announced they are breaking up. The Canadian band will call it quits following a run of shows that will wrap up by the end of the year.
Drummer Darren Shearer, bassist Dan Kurtz and keyboardist Jamie Shields released this statement earlier today…
The New Deal has decided that 2011 will mark the end of a spectacular 12- year career.
It has been an amazing run for the band and we appreciate the loyal and dedicated tND fanbase across North America and Asia. Our individual lives have taken very different paths with family, living abroad, and other various projects. We have come to a point where the time and commitment that it takes to maintain our band at its best is no longer possible. As a group, we’ve never been known to go halfway, so we have decided to end things with a great run of summer and fall shows that we hope to be the best yet.
Over the next several months, TND will return to the East Coast. The final Summer and Fall 2011 shows will bring us to many of our favourite places in the US and Canada, and we’re looking forward to finishing things off in a big way.
We look forward to each and every one of these very special shows. Our fans have been fantastically devoted and supportive, and we hope to give them a final run of performances that will be truly memorable.
In addition to the summer shows and festivals already announced, we expect to add a few more dates to give as many fans as possible the opportunity to see us play together one last time.
Much love,
Darren, Dan and Jamie
As of now, there are ten shows on the band’s schedule…
May 4 – Richmond, VA – The National w/Sub wSara & Former Champions
May 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory – OTT & Sub Swara
May 6 – Baltimore, MD – Sonar OTT & Sub Swara
May 7 – NYC – Terminal 5 – OTT & Sub Swara
June 3 – Ozark,AR – Wakarusa
June 4 – Hunter, NY – Mountain Jam
July 1 – Rothbury, MI – Electric Forest
July 2 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks
Aug 19 – Bartow, WV – Camp Barefoot
Aug 20 – Equinuk, PA – Equifunk Festival
We’ll let you know when the band announces their final shows.
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that sux