hearts that we regret to inform you that due to personal and creative differences, Minus the Bear and Erin Tate have decided to part ways," signed by Dave, Jake, Cory, and Alex. The band then talked about future tours and continuing to work on the follow-up album to Infinity Overhead. The band's sixth album, VOIDS, was released on March 3, 2017. On July 17, 2018, the band announced they would be disbanding following a farewell tour that would end on December 14 in their hometown of Seattle, and that they would be releasing a final EP, Fair Enough, in October. After tickets sold out in minutes, the band added dates on December 15 and December 16. Their final live performance was December 16, 2018 at The Showbox in Seattle. Band name The name "Minus the Bear" comes from an in-joke among the band members, referring to the 1970s television series B. J. and the Bear. "A friend of the band had gone on a date," explained singer-guitarist Jake Snider, "and one of us asked him afterwards how the date went. Our friend said, 'You know that TV show from the '70s, B. J. and the Bear? It was like that ... minus the Bear.' That’s the straight truth." Band members Final lineup Jake Snider – guitar, lead vocals (2001–2018) Dave Knudson – guitar (2001–2018) Cory Murchy – bass guitar (2001–2018) Alex Rose – keyboards, backing vocals (2006–2018) Touring musicians Joshua Sparks – drums (2017–2018) Previous members Matt Bayles – keyboards (2001–2006) Erin Tate – drums (2001–2015) Kiefer Matthias – drums (2015–2017) Timeline Discography Studio albums EPs and others Remix albums Music videos "The Game Needed Me" from Menos el Oso "Pachuca Sunrise" from Menos el Oso "Knights" from Planet of Ice "Throwin' Shapes" from Planet of Ice "My Time" from Omni "Hold Me Down" from Omni "Steel and Blood" from Infinity Overhead "Listing" from Infinity Overhead "Last Kiss" from VOIDS References External links Alternative rock groups from Washington (state) Arena Rock Recording Company artists Indie rock musical groups from Washington (state) Musical groups established in 2001 Musical groups disestablished in 2018 Musical groups from Seattle Musical quintets Suicide Squeeze Records artists Dangerbird Records artists