The members of the rock band Rainer Maria--beloved to critics for a sound
that defied easy comparison, and to fans for their exhilarating live
performances--have announced their intention to disband at the end of 2006.
This announcement comes almost exactly 11 years after the band's formation
in October 1995.
"We are grateful to our new listeners and especially our longtime fans for their endless support and
attention. We feel incredibly fortunate to have come up during a unique time in rock music, in a community
that grew with us from the Midwest to Brooklyn and beyond. Making records has always been
a revelation, and walking onto stage together we found a vision we could share.
"For us, this transition can be nothing short of heartbreaking. But for reasons both musical and personal,
the three of us have chosen this time to move on."
The band is announcing two final tour dates -- one in Philadelphia and one farewell performance in New York City.
The final performance schedule is below:
December 15 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
December 16 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
For more info see: http://www.rainermaria.com/
