greetings from an ice arena in the middle of nowhere. i'm somewhere in PA right now on tour. i think we're near Pittsburgh, however as i look out the window of our tour bus parked in a vacant lot in a field there are no signs that confirm this notion.recently in toronto i stumbled across a CD reissue of Karen Dalton's "In My Own TIme." my friend megan gave me a shitty vinyl burn of this record a 4 years ago and i've loved it ever since. i'm so stoked seattle's own Light in the Attic Records finally got this thing out in the world again. there's also some great essays by lenny kaye, nick cave and denvendra banhart here that will bring those not so familiar with her up to speed. check it out!xoben
max says
such a great album, I kind of burnt myself out on it, like i do with so many albums, and haven't really listened to it in a while, but i think it's about time to bring it back out, and possibly go grab the new reissue, i always love a good cd booklet!
SatisfiedMind614 says
Thanks for the recommendation....i will check it out most definitely...and Ill see you Monday in Columbus...be careful...not a fun time of year to be driving around the midwest
rock or death says
If you have a chance, check out the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh! Saw your at the Bridge School Benefit a few weeks ago - really enjoyed it.
TheGreatJesse says
I was in that Ice Arena in the middle of nowhere! I was impressed with how well you and your band reacted to playing in a crappy arena somewhere south of Pittsburgh. The crazy instrumental at the end of 'We Looked Like Giants' was great. Ted Leo played really well, also, but I wish he would have had a longer set. I couldn't believe how few fans he had there that night, as talented as he is. Do you know where I can get a set list for that show?
GoatsWillRuleTheWorld says
Woaaah is this ACTUALLY Ben Gibbard from death cab? x) Well, if so IM SEEING YOU LIVE ON DECEMBER NINTH IN SEATTLE! Key arena i think heh kinda like four my fourteenth birthday since its only a few days before c:
So, tour bus ay? I hear those are small and hot. I am very excited to see you and I love all of your songs! The older albums and the newest one is awesome!
You will always be my favorite band! AWww i remember you guys playing locally close to where I live and I was like what the hell is death cab for cutie, I was like ten gawd lol. Keep up the great work, Ben!
-Sierra
dlc8675 says
You ben gibbard are AMAZING! i have all of your stuff from death cab, to postal service to sterophonics, to dntel. I LOVE your music and voice. Your an awesome person! You should come to savannah- I PROMISE all of the scad kids here and I will buy LOTS and LOTS of tickets.
skippingbeats08 says
I saw you at that ice arena! It would have been sweet if we would have been able to skate! "Transatlanticism" made tears come to my eyes...so beautiful! You should come to Michigan soon
skippingbeats08 says
I saw you at that ice arena! It would have been sweet if we would have been able to skate! "Transatlanticism" made tears come to my eyes...so beautiful! You should come to Michigan soon
nik3787 says
Ben, I saw the Death Cab concert in Birmingham and it rocked my face off... I hope its the first of many DCfC concerts I see. I'll definitely have to pick up The Black Hole to imagine what the hell you were talkin about . . . I was ecstatic that you went deep into your albums, cause your earlier stuff is just as awesome as what's being played on the radio. And great cover of I'm going home, that just rocked . . . thanks for making music that released me from the zombifying grip of mass radio conglomerates... seriously.
dkg12489 says
i love karen dalton. i was fortunate enough to attend your show in louisville, ky and it was quite possibly the best i've ever seen. thank you for sharing your amazing talent; i'm so anxious for tps' new album :) xo- dusty.
roosalia says
Looking forward to seeing the band plan tonight (Miami). I had tickets for last years show, but due to the hurricane it got cancelled. Damn mother nature and her foolish ways.
azul0182 says
Just wanted to say thanks for an awesome show last night!!! (sorry you had to perform in what must be the most craptastic arena EVER, UCF) Come back soon!!
keysofmetalandivory says
About 20 minutes away from da burgh to be precise....and the "echo arena" was awesome.... yinz guyz are just as sweet live as you are coming through my sound system...and I've lived in pittsburgh my entire life..i've traveled to and past belle vernon and never ONCE saw that ice arena! didn't even knew it existed....so thank u for opening my eyes to a new place heh
peace :)
keysofmetalandivory says
Yes yes you do suck at life... Wow guys whoa its like a vertex of comments that lead to nowhere..... How did i get in this vertex?!?! what kinda vertex has a vertex this big?!?! ahhh ahhh ahhh ..help me if you can...and who is this loveekyxxx....eh eh eh i love oscar mayers...i have a weiner dog...only i...not you....heh jk...peace love and all that crap...heh...and i'm done...ok
deathcabfornickyyy says
hey ben..i know you dont know me .. and your probably never gonna read this but i just wanted to let you know that you have had a lasting impact on my life
Marlon says
Excellent show at the mesa ampitheatre. I was freezing and rocking out.
I dont knwo what the deal is coming from the midwest I thought I was leaving the cold behind.
krael says
you guys were awesome last night in long beach. i'm still in a good mood today. i was really glad you played company calls epilogue. i think it's my favorite one of your songs. i brought a friend who liked you guys, and i think she's now officially a fan for life.
ps. that was kinda funny when that girl ran on stage. she just kinda froze once she got there haha
JessicaLauren says
Benjamin you changed my life at the Death Cab for Cutie concert last Saturday @ the key arena. You should put on a smaller show with just you and your acoustic guitar some time soon. =]]
keysofmetalandivory says
hey now....that was called lack of s...l....e....e....p. heh i may work at starbucks but that don't mean nothing! and lauren soooo said for you to write that...heh...now didn't she :)
I am Nick says
I'm about to check Karen Dalton out, but I just wanted to say that Chet Baker is incredible. I'd never heard of him until I went on your page and he is growing on me very fast.
TooMuch says
I thought I was a fan b4, but that feeling has just been amplified. I just discovered your song, "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" (and subsequently the video) I can't wait until I get the opportunity to see you guys live!
4,5,6...go on, Get your kicks!
Merry Christmas,
AO
SierraThompson says
hahha im leaving you another comment. Okay so, heres my question, how can the guy in your article play the instrumetns BY HIMSELF? That makes no sense, i mean, hed have to like somehow hold a drumstick in his hand and a guitar around his shoulder and then like use the other hand for the keyboard, but then he wouldnt have a hand for his guitar... you confuse me ben.
Ohh and so I got a question about your show, what was the last cover you did? It was reallllly good and I want to get it on my itunes but i forgot who you said it was by.
Leave me a comment? hahha yeah right...
xo
Sierra
Ben, saw you guys at The Assembly Hall on Sunday in Champaign IL, you guys put on one hell of a show! I had to run back home and fill out the rest of my Death Cab album collection. My wife and I will take every opportunity to see you guys perform in the future.
Glad to see you on MOG too, I was an early adopter and totally jazzed when I saw you show up on here.
greetings from an ice arena in the middle of nowhere. i'm somewhere in PA right now on tour. i think we're near Pittsburgh, however as i look out the window of our tour bus parked in a vacant lot in a field there are no signs that confirm this notion.recently in toronto i stumbled across a CD reissue of Karen Dalton's "In My Own TIme." my friend megan gave me a shitty vinyl burn of this record a 4 years ago and i've loved it ever since. i'm so stoked seattle's own Light in the Attic Records finally got this thing out in the world again. there's also some great essays by lenny kaye, nick cave and denvendra banhart here that will bring those not so familiar with her up to speed. check it out!xoben
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Ben, saw you guys at The Assembly Hall on Sunday in Champaign IL, you guys put on one hell of a show! I had to run back home and fill out the rest of my Death Cab album collection. My wife and I will take every opportunity to see you guys perform in the future.
Glad to see you on MOG too, I was an early adopter and totally jazzed when I saw you show up on here.
-Josh