They are a unique group of guys, Butler said, and the relationships they have off-stage are strong.
and to hear people singing along means so much to us,' Butler said.īutler said their friendships are part of a career two years shy of hitting the 20-year mark.
The film showed the process of making the album, the inspiration for the music, so these songs mean a lot to us and to get to play them live on tour is hugely fulfilling. 'This project, 'Fading West,' was two parts. The latest project, the film and album 'Fading West,' was personal for the group, according to Butler. After starting in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot gained mainstream recognition with the inclusion of four of their songs in the 2002 movie 'A Walk to Remember.' This led to their major label 2003 debut, 'The Beautiful Letdown,' which featured the hits 'Meant to Live' and 'Dare You to Move.' It went on to sell more than 2.6 million copies. The band consists of Butler, Jon Foreman and his brother Tim, Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley. 'We've never been that far north in Minnesota,' said Chad Butler, who has played drums for the group since they started in San Diego in 1996.
BEMIDJI - After a year of touring behind an album and film, both of which are titled 'Fading West,' alternative rockers Switchfoot will be hitting Bemidji during the final trek of shows.
