My first experience with Fruition came at this year’s Northwest String Summit at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon.
String Summit is a magical experience, made so by the family-like atmosphere, the location, and the music.
Every festival I attend, it seems there is one up-and-coming band that steels the show, letting you know they plan to be around for a while making noise. This year, at Summit, it was Fruition.
Fruition first caught my ear on the Acoustic Stage in the woods, during a late-night Friday set. Amidst a crowd of bag-slapping and whiskey drinking, their smooth-yet-dirty sound fit the setting perfectly.
Recovering the next morning at our campsite, Fruition was the talk of breakfast. Everyone who caught the late night revelry was thoroughly impressed, and those who missed it were sure to make it that evening based on our reviews.
Fruition playing by the pond at Summit.
As we lazed through another wonderful day of Festivaling, we were treated to another Fruition appearance in the form of an impromptu parade. Fruition led a group of festivalers from the campground down to the pond, playing acoustically all the way. Once they reached the pond, they treated us to another round of songs as a preview for their Saturday night set.
Fruition recently released their latest album, It Won’t Be Long, in digital form on their website. They are allowing a “name your price” download of this album, and, whatever you choose to give, it will definitely be worth it. Full of tracks made familiar throughout their summer tour, the album is a refreshing must-own for any fan.
The silky vocal harmonies perfectly accompany the original melodies, creating memorable and uplifting tunes on every track. They do a great job of capturing their energy, which overflows the stage when they perform live. One listen, and it is hard not to imagine these kids making it big. Give Fruition a few bucks, download their new album, and become a fan if you’re not already. You won’t be disappointed.