Grateful Web Falls Under Fruit Bats’ Spell

Grateful Web has a glowing review of Fruit Bats’ October 24 performance at Chicago’s Salt Shed, with writer Dan Ward describing a hometown performance that balanced heartfelt moments with infectious energy. Ward describes Johnson’s songs as “poetry wrapped in melody,” and highlights the personal connection between the Chicago native and his audience. Read the full review, and see photos from the show here.

Fruit Bats’ new album The Landfill is at radio now from Merge Records, and the band resumes its tour this week:

11/5 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
11/6 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
11/7 – Boston, MA – Royale
11/8 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
11/11 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
11/12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café
11/14 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
11/15 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
11/17 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
11/18 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
11/19 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
11/20 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s
11/21 – Austin, TX – Mohawk