Animal Collective to Perform Feels in Full at First Shows
Animal Collective will reunite all four members for two shows in October, performing their 2005 album Feels in its entirety for the first time.
Animal Collective will perform live as a full quartet for the first time in four years this October. The band's two special shows will feature a complete performance of their 2005 album Feels.
The last time all four members-Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist, and Deakin-shared a stage was nearly four years ago during the tour for their album Time Skiffs. Since then, the group and its individual members have remained prolific. The collective released the album Isn't It Now?, contributed to John Cale's MERCY, and saw reissues of Sung Tongs and Feels. They also earned their first gold record in January for the single "My Girls."
Geologist released his debut solo album, Can I Get A Pack Of Camel Lights?, and collaborated on other projects. Avey Tare and Geologist worked together as Croz Boyce, while Panda Bear released solo work and collaborations with Sonic Boom.
The Feels Anniversary Shows
The band's beloved album Feels turned 20 last year, an occasion marked with a deluxe reissue. Now, Animal Collective will celebrate with what they call a "21st birthday party" by playing the album live in full. The shows are set for New York City on October 22 at the Knockdown Center in Queens and Los Angeles on October 24 at the Fonda Theatre.
Tickets go on sale this week. An artist and local pre-sale begins Thursday, September 10, at 10 a.m. Local time. General ticket sales start on Friday, September 11.
| City | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New York (Queens) | Knockdown Center | October 22 |
| Los Angeles | Fonda Theatre | October 24 |
The Band's Explanation
In a statement, the band addressed fan questions about why they hadn't performed Feels live for the anniversary. "When we celebrated the Feels 20th Anniversary edition last year, people often asked 'why aren’t you performing it live?'" they said. "It was a good question, and honestly, one we hadn’t asked ourselves."
The members cited their typically misaligned schedules as the initial barrier. The statement continued, "The celebration felt incomplete to you all, and to us too." They decided to relearn the album, hunt for old gear like loops and pedals, and wait for a "small window of time" to open.
Limited Run and Future Plans
Animal Collective acknowledged the limited nature of the two-city run. "We know only playing two shows in the two biggest cities in the states leaves a lot of you without an option to come out," their statement read. They expressed regret but explained the reunion is only possible due to a brief opening in their collective schedules.
The band's future plans remain open-ended. "We’ll see how it goes and how the future shapes up down the road," they stated. For fans attending, the band signed off with a playful nod to the album's aquatic themes: "we’ll see you down by the swimming pool."
