When discussing The Walkmen’s future last November, Bauer said he didn’t think any of the band wanted to write another record, and added: “Maybe that will change down the line, maybe it won’t, maybe we’ll play shows. I think it’s weird to make a hubbub about something if there’s nothing to really make a hubbub about. At the same time, I don’t think we’ve been a gang properly for a long time, so there’s not much to break up, I guess.”
Well there’s clearly enough left in the tank for the estranged gang to accept an invitation to the Rock On Foundation’s Alt-Star Party, which is to take place during the NBA All-Star break on February 15th and will be hosted by the San Antonio Spurs’ Matt Bonner. A DJ set from Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Tomson has also been promised, as have ‘other surprises’.
“We thought it might take a lifetime to get us back together — til the Alt-Star Party gave us the nod,” Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser said in a statement. “How could we stay on the bench? We’re coming 110%. Full-court press. Man to man. Rock n Roll, Pick n Roll.”