Mumford & Sons to take long break after finishing tour

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan., Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Mumford & Sons keyboardist Ben Lovett said the British group is taking a break from band-related activities for "the foreseeable future."

The band played its last date on the tour supporting their latest album, "Babel" Friday in Bonner Springs, Kan., Rolling Stone reported Saturday.

After the show, Lovett said the band is ready for a long break from a busy year that included several Grammy wins and a health scare for bassist Ted Dwane.

"There won't be any Mumford & Sons activities for the foreseeable future following Friday's show," Lovett said, adding that he has "no idea" how long that might last.

We just know we're going to take a considerable amount of time off and just go back to hanging out and having no commitments or pressure or anything like that. It feels like the last week of school right now, before school holiday when you're in high school. The atmosphere on the road is one of ... I think everyone's excited about being free of schedules," he said.