Yam Haus

Yam Haus
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017–present
MembersLars Pruitt
Jake Felstow
Zach Beinlich
Past membersSeth Blum
Websiteyamhaus.com

Yam Haus is an American indie pop-rock band with member Lars Pruitt (vocals), Jake Felstow (drums), and Zach Beinlich (bass). The band is currently signed to Big Loud Rock under Big Loud Records.

History

Yam Haus was formed in 2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lars, Seth, and Zach all met at high school in Hudson, Wisconsin, and later met Jake in Minneapolis while he was attending college.[1] The band had started as a daily YouTube vlog to start building a fanbase.[2] The band's name “Yam Haus” stands for “You Are Me." Since their formation, Yam Haus have found themselves selling out shows across the Midwest, and they have been included on lineups such as First Avenue's "Best New Bands" of 2018; and the 2019 Cities 97.1 KTCZ.[2] Basilica Block Party. In 2023, the band performed at TC Summerfest, where they opened for The Killers and Death Cab for Cutie[3]

Their first single, "West Coast," was released April 13, 2018 as a precursor to their debut album, Stargazer.[4] In the winter of 2019 the quartet released their EP called Stargazer Sessions, which features acoustic versions of a number of songs from their debut album and "Spoke Too Soon".[5][6][7]

In preparation for their 2020 summer headlining tour the group released their second EP, The Band Is Gonna Make It, featuring their top track, "The Thrill" which was filmed at the popular theme park Valleyfair. The Band Is Gonna Make It Tour has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

In the winter of 2020 Yam Haus released their first Christmas EP, A Very Yam Haus Christmas, featuring the track "Auld Lang Syne".[8] The song gained recognition as the video featured footage, filmed by Jay Christiansen,[9][10] from the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis.[11][12]

In 2022, Yam Haus was announced as one of the contestants on the American Song Contest on NBC. The TV program pitted bands representing every state and territory in the nation against each other to find America's top band, with Yam Haus representing Minnesota with the song "Ready to Go".[13]

In the summer of 2022, the band began recording tracks with mixer/producer Tony Hoffer which would become the bands’ next release, Stupid & Famous. [14]

In March 2023, Yam Haus signed with Big Loud Rock, the alternative/rock imprint of Big Loud Records.[15] In the Spring of 2023, the band embarked on a National Tour performing multiple dates with the band Landon Conrath followed by a Fall tour with the band Sawyer.

On August 11, 2023, the band released the final single ‘Shakin’ Yer Hips’ off their EP, Stupid & Famous, which was released on October 6, 2023

Band members

  • Lars Pruitt – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and piano (2017–present)
  • Zach Beinlich – bass, lead guitar, and backing vocals (2017–present)
  • Jake Felstow – drums and percussion (2017–present)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Stargazer (2018)

EPs

  • Stargazer Sessions (2019)
  • The Band Is Gonna Make It (2020)
  • A Very Yam Haus Christmas (2020)
  • Stupid & Famous (2023)

Singles

  • "West Coast" (2018)
  • "Get Somewhere" (2018)
  • "Stargazer" (2018)
  • "Groovin' (That Feel Good Song)" (2018)
  • "Give It Away" (2018)
  • "West Coast (Stargazer Sessions)" (2019)
  • "Spoke Too Soon (Stargazer Sessions)" (2019)
  • "Stargazer (Stargazer Sessions)" (2019)
  • "Mama" (2019)
  • "The Thrill" (2019)
  • "Simplicity" (2019)
  • "Wake Up" (2019
  • "The Thrill (Acoustic)" (2020)
  • "Cute" (2020)
  • "wOw!" (2020)
  • "Pop Game" (2020)
  • "Deck The Halls" (2020)
  • "Novocaine" (2021)
  • "Give Me The Keys" (2021)
  • "Whatever It Is" (2021)
  • "Ready to Go" (2022)
  • "Phoning It In" (2022)
  • "Making Out In Cars" (2022)
  • "Rafters" (2023)
  • "Sandcastle" (2023)

References

  1. ^ Ballalatak, Katie (2019-04-03). "Q&A with Hudson-based Yam Haus". Minnesota Monthly. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  2. ^ a b c Marsh, Steve (2020-05-17). "Yam Haus on Their Uncertain Next Act". Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  3. ^ "Yam Haus". The Current. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  4. ^ Riley, Jill. "Live Virtual Session: Yam Haus at Sounds Like Home". www.thecurrent.org. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  5. ^ "Yam Haus". Explore Minnesota. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  6. ^ "Yam Haus Trade Synths for Acoustic Guitars with Surprising Results". Music in Minnesota. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  7. ^ "Pop group Yam Haus challenging Mpls indie scene". kare11.com. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  8. ^ "Yam Haus Releases Christmas EP". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  9. ^ Writer, Loretta Harding/Contributing. "Bird's-eye view to success". Press Publications. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  10. ^ "2020 wrap-up". KSTP. 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  11. ^ Abbey (December 31, 2020). "Local Band Creates Emotional Minnesota Version of Auld Lang Syne". 98.1 – Minnesota's New Country. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  12. ^ Wallace, Josh, 'Auld Lang Syne' by Yam Haus, retrieved 2021-05-24
  13. ^ "'American Song Contest' 2022: Meet the 56 participants for Season 1". Gold Derby. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  14. ^ Sulley, Antonia, 'Yam Haus unveils 'Stupid and Famous' EP', retrieved 2023-11-12
  15. ^ "'YAM HAUS SIGNS WITH BIG LOUD ROCK'". 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-11-12.