Ben Schlabach - Comes In Nines
from his upcoming 7” Lathe, “Massanetta,” in an edition of 50 on clear plastic.
Pre-order HERE for $6.00.
Buy it with his Cassette Tape “They Grow Up So Fast” HERE for $7.50.

Today marks the first day for pre-orders on Ben Schlabach’s (aka Uncle Ben aka Bengine aka “I just want everyone to see my birthday chub,” aka the douche bag in front of you at the post office with 16 7”s to media mail) newest release, “Massanetta.” He’s trying something a little bit different this go-round, and releasing an ultra-limited (edition of 50) 3 song 7” Lathe on Clear plastic, available for pre-order now, and on his next slew of shows with John Hostetter starting this Thursday:

07/22/2010 Harrisonburg, VA // Clementine Cafe
07/23/2010 Richmond, VA // Sprout
07/24/2010 Lancaster, PA // Downtown Isaac’s
07/25/2010 Lancaster, PA // Downtown Isaac’s
07/26/2010 Manassas, VA // Center St. Bar and Grille
07/27/2010 Pittsburgh, PA // Commonplace Coffee
07/28/2010 Newport, KY // Southgate House
07/30/2010 Virginia Beach, VA // House Show

***All shows w John Hostetter

Here’s what his wife Melanie has to say: “Massanetta, the second solo release by Ben Schlabach, brings you three new songs that compliment yet exceed the tunes from his first release, “They Grow Up So Fast”. Expect the same catchy alt-country sound with Jason Summer’s smooth pedal steel, but thickened by the addition of a subtle yet incredibly effective distorted electric guitar that gives the tunes an added boost. Be prepared to put back a few drinks while listening to Ben’s descriptive story-telling lyrics only to be drawn to the dance floor by the driving melodies. But don’t even consider putting your drink down, because we’re asking Prince to teach us how to party like it’s ‘99”

If you’re not convinced, and you like to watch outrageous drunk people heckle each other in an unbelievably un-PC fashion, watch this video of John and Ben playing Crayola house in August 2009  (thanks Zach Motyka! *Tons of great show videos over here Harrisonburg, Btw), and I guarantee you’ll cancel your plans when they roll through your area. “Should I just like play one cord and you guys can hang out and drink beer? Is that what’s goin’ on?”