walls gone over the sea

Beirut is a band that was started by the talented Zach Condon. From his humble beginnings under the artist name Realpeople, to playing to audiences worldwide, Zach knows what we want - beautiful, soaring music that engulfs your soul.

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who is zach's new fiance?

He’s married now, actually.

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Beirut - No No No [x]

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So how have the band members changed? Who left and who just got a haircut

well if you’re asking how they changed from the conception of the band, the answer is A LOT. However, if you’re referring to the lineup from the last tour to now, the only thing that has changed is that Perrin has left. 

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BEIRUT - No No No (Official Video)

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Zach Condon (Beirut) enjoying performing St. Apollonia, from Cheap Magic Inside [x]

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Will you be able to go to the upcoming tour? I'm planning on going and cannot wait!!

ahhh If all goes as planned I will be attending 5, but guaranteed 3! I can’t wait, havent seen them since last summer!!!

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"this album came out of a very intense time. My bandmates knew I was suffering, they knew I was really struggling. Paul [Collins, bass] and Nick [Petree, drums] just kind of stepped-up and said we’re going to the studio every day no matter what, and we’re just going to have some fun with it and not make it a serious thing. Borne out of that it became a much freer thing.”

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Why does the twitter bio of Beirut doesn't include Perrin Cloutier in its members? Do you know what happened? :(

ah, I have no idea. But if he’s not in the band anymore I am going to be VERY unhappy.

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Wow I just wanted to thank you SO SO MUCH for making that post about beirut's new album/tour because they're playing at my favorite venue and I might not have known in time!

Whoa congrats!!!! Enjoy yourself!!

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The follow-up to 2011's The Rip Tide was recorded last winter in Brooklyn by Condon, bassist Paul Collins, and drummer Nick Petree. According to a press release, its creation followed a physical and mental breakdown Condon suffered in Australia in 2013, as well as a divorce. "I had completely broken down and my body was making me pay for it," Condon said in a statement. "For the first time in my life, I was facing extreme self doubt. I had hit rock bottom." But the start of a new relationship provided Condon with a new outlook on life. "Having a positive presence like her both provides a healthy guiding force and shines a light on all the negative things in your life," he said. "I definitely wouldn’t be where I am now without her."

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New track and tour!  

Listen

06-19 Woodstock, NY - Bearsville Theatre 06-26 Montreal, Québec - Festival International de Jazz de Montreal 06-28 Ottawa, Ontario - Ottawa Jazz Festival 07-16 Pemberton, British Columbia - Pemberton Music Festival 08-22 Portland, OR - Musicfest NW 09-14 Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique 09-17 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso 09-20 Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle 09-22 Paris, France - Zenith 09-24 London, England - Brixton Academy 10-01 New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall 10-04 Santa Fe, NM - Santa Fe National Historic Landmark 10-06 San Diego, CA - Open Air Theatre 10-07-08 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium 10-10 Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre 10-13 Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre 11-03 Washington, DC - Lincoln Theatre 11-06 Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theatre 11-07 Boston, MA - House of Blues 11-10 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre

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It's rare to find someone who loves Beirut band. I love them and I really like your blog :)

thank you so much! I made this blog when I was in my first stages of my beirut love and I'm so glad so many people find joy in it, too!

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who runs this blog?