I'm bummed I can't see this. If you're in the area, you should go. I thought the Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. Presidencies was one of the cooler projects of 2008 and even interviewed J. Matthew Gerken, Christian Kiefer and Jefferson Pitcher about this show and their holiday plans recently.

Washington City Paper Presents: Songs for Presidents : A Bands for Lands benefit celebrating the Presidential inauguration with performances from the critically acclaimed Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. Presidencies .

Also Featuring : Nellie McKay * Jukebox the Ghost * These United States * Laura Burhenn * Tim Fite * Joe Pug * Denison Witmer * Silver Darling * Tom Carter (Charalambides) * Hiss Golden Messenger * Reid Maclean * and many more yet to be announced!

Saturday, January 17th, 2009 at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC.

Washington Dreams of the Hippopotamus (ft. Vince DiFiore of Cake)
(James Monroe)The Last Cocked Hat (ft. Marla Hansen)