Fair to Midland inactive

2013-07-29 by KerfuffleinaHussle | 47 Comments
In response to a surge of breakup rumours surfacing after Texas progressive rock band Fair to Midland failed to renew their domain name, update fans on their social media accounts or generally show any public appearances, Brett Stowers (the band's former drummer) posted this clarification of current events on his personal Facebook page in May, stating that fans shouldn't "hold their breath" for any activity from a band that is, as it seems, falling apart and in a significant amount of debt:

"Lately, a lot of people have been asking me if I know anything about the current situation with Fair To Midland. I'm by no means an official source of info, but i'll tell you what I know because I feel like the fans deserve to know what's up.

First off, even before I was no longer in the band, FTM was in quite a bit of debt. This, I'm certain, only got worse as time went on. Second, as far as I know, FTM currently have no label or official management. Third, without getting too much into anyone's personal life, I can say at least a couple members have expressed to me their frustration about lack of communication by certain other members of the band. Finally, the current members of FTM are spread out all over the country at this point. I would imagine that would make getting together for rehearsals/writing prohibitively expensive. (Plane rides, gas, accommodations, etc... you get the picture. Hell, it was hard enough when we were all in the relatively small area of Dallas/Commerce/Sulphur Springs.)

Read into the fact that nobody bothered to renew the band's domain name what you will.

(which actually kind of upsets me. there was a lot of FTM history on those forums)

With all that said, like most of you, I sincerely hope that the guys are able to turn things around. Even though I was a member for 10+ years, I was a fan first. I'll be cheering alongside you if a new tour/album/whatever is announced, but i'm not holding my breath.
"

https://www.facebook.com/brettstowers/

No further updates have surfaced about the band since.

Tagged: Fair to Midland

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hiyabootchie
July 30th 2013
421 Comments


Ouch!!!

Sapient.
July 30th 2013
1109 Comments


well that sucks. Fables from a Mayfly was a great album

PistolPete
July 30th 2013
5304 Comments


That post was released a while ago, but it still stings nonetheless. Hoping they get their act together soon.

CutMan
July 30th 2013
1926 Comments


It would be deeply saddening if this was the last we heard from them. Their last album was absolutely fantastic, as was the one before.

dimsim3478
July 30th 2013
8987 Comments


Shit.

elephantREVOLUTION
July 30th 2013
3052 Comments


damn. hopefully they will come back in a few years

impoppy
July 30th 2013
2249 Comments


Well, time for me to buy that domain name and post unflattering picture of the members until they get their shit together.

reportingbird
July 30th 2013
1051 Comments


read this about several weeks ago.
i hope this band will stay

Makemebad35
July 30th 2013
1050 Comments


Damnnn, really? I was wondering about them since I haven't heard anything for awhile. I know the singer just started a family so I figured that held up some of the time. I surely hope they figure out something because they are really good. Saw them live about 2 years ago and they we're awesome.

Trist66
July 30th 2013
148 Comments


Damn, Alternative Metal can't take losing them.

CrazyFool84
July 30th 2013
1083 Comments


This would be a pretty big shame, especially the financial reasons here

NonApplicable
July 30th 2013
3017 Comments


Old news but it shows that people care.

I wouldn't mind donating to the band, if it meant touring and records in the future.

CutMan
July 30th 2013
1926 Comments


Yeah. They should do a kickstarter or whatever.

Lambda
July 30th 2013
2654 Comments


Worst news I've heard all day. I hope they can work things out, Arrows & Anchors was fantastic.

drasticaction74
July 30th 2013
1943 Comments


goodness me

Scoot
July 30th 2013
22179 Comments


would be smart to go out on two excellent albums

someguest
July 30th 2013
30126 Comments


I'm not the fan I once was, but these guys were the coolest thing for awhile.

I'm in the audience on the live DVD.

MO
July 30th 2013
24015 Comments


significant debt

damn

heyadam
July 30th 2013
4395 Comments


Such a bummer. I hope they can climb out of this! I wonder if they had some label issues for them to get into significant debt. That totally blows.

JokineAugustus
July 30th 2013
10938 Comments


Damn! And I just started getting into this band.

Sowing
Moderator
July 30th 2013
43941 Comments


That sucks. I loved their most recent album.

heyadam
July 30th 2013
4395 Comments


aww Sowing what the hell? When did you become an Emeritus? Your reviews are always the best.

MO
July 30th 2013
24015 Comments


check his most recent list

Sowing
Moderator
July 30th 2013
43941 Comments


Sorry Adam, it was by my own choice. I just don't have the time to write anymore, and when I do, I don't feel as passionately about it.

Don't worry though, I'll still review albums here and there.

heyadam
July 30th 2013
4395 Comments


Yeah man, just saw the thread. Good luck with everything though! Sounds like you've got a lot of awesome things ahead.

JokineAugustus
July 30th 2013
10938 Comments


Need a knife?

Gmork89
July 30th 2013
8600 Comments


Man that sucks.

Cipieron
July 30th 2013
3508 Comments


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBjIXtidCVU

Some of Darroh's solo stuff. Thing song is the best.. of the 3 (and 1 cover). I really hope he gets around to putting a solo album out, I could imagine it being really good

VheissuCrisis
Emeritus
July 30th 2013
1389 Comments


Sucks, been getting into these guys massively lately.

mursu
July 30th 2013
256 Comments


Terrible news. The band is really good.

NonApplicable
July 30th 2013
3017 Comments


I never understood why these guys never blew up. They have a wealth of songs that could definitely get
radio play.

Omnisonic
July 30th 2013
129 Comments


Very sad indeed. Fables is one of my very favorite albums of all time. Hate to see this happen to these guys.

Gwyn.
July 30th 2013
17271 Comments


never heard this band, might check now

Cipieron
July 31st 2013
3508 Comments


give em a shot man

NonApplicable
August 4th 2013
3017 Comments


I NEED NEW INFO! In light of this news, I've been on a FtM binge that has just been getting me more and more depressed with every listen. ='(

Cipieron
August 4th 2013
3508 Comments


they're done man

Artuma
August 4th 2013
32762 Comments


fuck.

Drummerboy123
August 4th 2013
3118 Comments


Well, if this is the end then they went out a with a fucking bang. The Greener Grass is probably their best song.

Artuma
August 4th 2013
32762 Comments


agreed, greener grass is probably the best song they have ever made. their last two albums were too damn solid

Adam365
August 9th 2013
3 Comments


Such a shame.

AnEpicDeath
August 18th 2013
306 Comments


Shit :/

TheFantasticDangler
April 7th 2014
2059 Comments


Sigh, band is incredible, such sad news......

zaruyache
April 8th 2014
27340 Comments


Why did this pop back up on the "Most Viewed" board? Hooray for thread necro!

JohnDillinger
April 28th 2014
334 Comments


Damn this band is amazing, it is saddening how such a talented band can't make its way in modern music business... if this really is happens for financial reasons I'm looking at all the bands with similar popularity in a completely different way...

Alondite
April 28th 2014
432 Comments


They really need to get a kickstarter going or something. I'd definitely donate to these guys making some new music, because they are way too good to just disappear.

emester
April 28th 2014
8271 Comments


was jamming to Fables from a Mayfly this morning. Really is a shame that these guys are done.

Makemebad35
April 28th 2014
1050 Comments


A band that should've been bigger than they were. The are pretty awesome. I really hope they still gather something up in the future and release another album.



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