Apparently the housing crisis effects musicians, too! In a public statement tinged with defeat, dream-poppers Beach House announced that they plan to sell their $1.3 million lakefront estate in Maryland and move into a tour bus for the duration of the economic downturn.
“We thought our band’s name and corresponding lifestyle were a little excessive for the current economy,” said vocalist Victoria Legrand. “So, in solidarity with our fans, we plan to tour indefinitely and rename ourselves to fit our new living situation.”
Guitarist and keyboardist Alex Scally had little to comment, adding only that the band would be supporting Grizzly Bear in October, because “their tour bus is way nicer than ours, and it’s going to be a hard adjustment not living in a mansion anymore.”
The band only has dates planned through the end of October, though, so it will be interesting to see if another name change will be in the works. Look out for a new album from "Makeshift Shack" in the coming months! For now, the band formerly known as Beach House may be coming to a city near you..
08.14.09 - Oslo, Norway - Oya Festival
08.15.09 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo Festival
08.16.09 - Berlin, Germany - Magnet Club*
08.17.09 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust*
08.18.09 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso*
08.19.09 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino*
08.21.09 - London, UK - Union Chapel*
08.22.09 - Brecon Beacons, UK - Green Man Festival
08.30.09 - Brooklyn, NY - Williamsburg Waterfront+
09.06.09 - Portlaoise, IE - Electric Picnic
09.19.09 - Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan^
09.20.09 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
09.22.09- Anacortes, WA - Dept. of Safety
09.23.09 - Bellingham, WA - Nightlight Lounge
09.24.09 - Victoria, BC - Rifflandia
09.26.09 - Ann Arbor, MI - Michigan Theater+
09.27.09 - Chicago, IL - Metro+
09.30.09 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue+
10.01.09 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note+
10.05.09 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse+
10.06.09 - Norfolk, VA - Norva+
10.07.09 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory+
10.08.09 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre+
10.20.09 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium+
10.21.09 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern+
* Vetiver
+ Grizzly Bear
^ John Vanderslice
