Shannon & the Clams – Bean Fields
Shannon & The Clams release the second single off their upcoming album The Moon Is In The Wrong Place, “Bean Fields,” which honors singer-bassist Shannon Shaw’s fiancé, Joe Haener who passed away in a tragic car accident at his family’s farm in Aurora, Oregon.
“Bean Fields” is an emotional high point of the album and a celebration of life. Haener’s farm, specifically the sprawling bean fields he planted, was the site of the tragedy, but they also symbolize his lasting impact on those around him. Its sentimental value simultaneously makes it a beautiful, communal meeting ground for friends and family to drink wine, look up at the stars, and feel his presence. Chirping crickets and a welcoming “woo-hoo”’ immerse the listener into three minutes of triumphant bliss about living life to the fullest in the name of those that you’ve lost. The band immerses listeners into the song with an accompanying jubilant, storybook-like music video directed by Vanessa Pla and animated by Amber McCall.
The album debuts in May on longtime collaborator Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys’, acclaimed label Easy Eye Sound.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
3/13-3/16 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
4/5-4/8 – Hot Springs, AR @ Ecliptic Festival
5/23 – Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
5/24 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall
5/25 – Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall
5/26 – Montréal, QC @ Les Foufounes Électriques
5/28 – Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
5/30 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
5/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
6/1 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
6/4 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
6/5 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
6/6 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
6/7 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
6/8 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns *
6/10 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
6/11 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
6/12 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
6/13 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
10/3 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern Theatre
10/4 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
10/5 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
10/7 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/8 – Denver, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
10/10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
10/11 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club Ballroom
10/15 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
10/16 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune Theatre
10/19 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
* w/ Murder By Death
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