The Rakes break up, cancel tour
Article Tools
Some sad news from London quartet The Rakes: The band is splitting up and canceling all previously announced dates, including its Nov. 4 Bluebird Theater show. The group explains the decision:
"The Rakes have always been very adamant and proud of the fact that we give 100 percent to every gig we've ever played. If we can't give it everything then we won't do it. That was the rule we set ourselves from day one. After much deliberation we have come to the shared conclusion that we can't give it 100 percent anymore and regret to announce that The Rakes are calling it a day. We are sorry to let down all the people who were coming to see us on the U.K. & U.S. tours. Writing your own obituary is a surreal thing to do but we want to give particular thanks to our much-loved fans, all the great people we've worked with over the years, our management and loyal record label. We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to write music together and perform around the world. Genuinely, thanks for the good times... That was one hell of a party! But now, we really must get some sleep."
Since forming in 2002, The Rakes have recorded three albums, including Klang, which will be released in the U.S. next week on iTunes.
