R.I.P. Ideal Fathers: Cool dads call it a day. Last show slated for September 3 at Larimer Lounge

Cue Boyz II Men: Ideal Fathers have evidently come to the end of the road. "The report of our death is not entirely an exaggeration," the outfit confirms. "We are, individually, in good health and spirit, though it is with somewhat heavy heart that we deliver the news of our...

By Dave Herrera

July 18, 2011

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Cue Boyz II Men: Ideal Fathers have evidently come to the end of the road. "The report of our death is not entirely an exaggeration," the outfit confirms. "We are, individually, in good health and spirit, though it is with somewhat heavy heart that we deliver the news of our disbandment.

"Our final performance will take place Saturday, September 3rd at Larimer Lounge. There will be friends, drinks, cupcakes, and a new EP." *Sigh* How did Billy Joel once put it...ah, yes, only the good die young. Indeed. Godspeed, gentlemen. You will be missed.

<a href="http://idealfathers.com/album/tokyo-gore-police">Tokyo Gore Police by Ideal Fathers</a>

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