The Format Announce ‘Live at The Mayan Theatre’ Vinyl Release

Goddamit I saw The Format and almost had a panic attack.

 

So did Nate fall off the face of the earth or something? I haven't heard anything about him in ages.

 

I think he's just living his life? He has a three year old.

 

Ah I had no idea, well good on him.

 

According to his Wikipedia:

"More recently, Ruess has made sporadic appearances in the media and has performed on special occasions. In 2016 he appeared on The Hamilton Mixtape performing the track "My Shot". In 2018, Ruess was credited as a composer and lyricist for Keith Urban on his release Graffiti U. He helped write Urban's track "Way Too Long". Additionally, Ruess has been working as a songwriter and producer. In 2019, he collaborated again with Pink for the track “Walk Me Home”, which was released in February for her eighth studio album, called Hurts 2B Human.

Ruess offered his songwriting talents on Kesha's 2020 release High Road."

I looked at the Kesha album tracklisting, and I don't see Nate's name listed on any of the songs as being a writer, so maybe the song(s) he wrote with her didn't make the cut, or something.

 

From the subtle hints @Jason Tate has been dropping. I have a weird feeling The Format machine might be starting back up and I sincerely hope it’s true.

 

Curious how that would go in 2020 and beyond.

 

phenomenally

 

How so? The Format wasn't really that hugely successful in their time and honestly, I don't see people going ga ga over that outside the fanbase.

 

Oh, I was speaking specifically for myself. phenomenally.

 

I was just wondering if Nate was even alive anymore the other day...thought the big, bad hollywood machine swallowed him up.

 

It would be cool if they got together again for a few full album shows but I don't see the point in actually restarting the band full time? Nate would draw more crowds using his own name than performing with "The Format"

 

Yeah, they could make a occasional show kind of thing but a full on reunion would be impractical

 

Eh- I don't think that drawing massive crowds would be the primary motivation for re-igniting The Format. I remember reading back when they officially announced they were breaking up that Nate and Sam were still on good terms (they mentioned they were still passing a Twin Peaks box set back and forth). Obviously Nate isn't hurting for money, and Sam seems to be doing well with HelloMerch, so maybe they'd just like to work together again because... they want to and they can?

If I were a betting man (which I'm very much not), I'd bet they're going to play a couple shows this year. But if they don't and they just end up re-issuing a live show on vinyl, I'm happy with that too cause that show was fucking great, and while I have the DVD, I don't have a DVD player and I can only find clips of it on Youtube.

That said, a new record and a Summer theater tour with Jimmy Eat World would reallllly hit the spot.

 

Damn don't tease me about them touring with JEW. We'd have to get Reuben's Accomplice on there as well :-D

 

Arizona Invasion Tour 2020. Go ahead, hand it over.

 

Maybe Nate shows up at the viewing party and they play a surprise show!

 

Why yes I do want to fall apart in 2020, thanks for asking

The Midwest loves you too, hint hint

 

I live in Phoenix, I am so bummed this sold out so quick

 

Oh this is definitely what's being hinted at.

 

i'm torn on whether i'd like to hear new music from this band.

for those of you saying Nate would draw bigger crowds using his own name, i don't think that's the point. he's been out of the limelight for quite some time and from what i understand, that was his choice. i'm not sure he was ever in it for the fame so much as making music he enjoyed.

 

i would love new music but i don't think i'm holding my breath for that

 

I would love anything new from them.