“John Jacob,” AKA John Hostetter, is one hell of a songwriter. Now we’re all lucky enough to hear from him once a week for the next year. More about his ambitious song-a-week project From John’s Blog: “Every week I will post a new album on my Bandcamp page. At least one song, hopefully more, downloadable for free, every week. I’m going to try this for at least a year, depending on the interest it generates. The songs will be free for the month. At the end of every month I will compile the month’s posts into one album, and charge a small download fee for the whole thing. Maybe these numbers will change…we’ll see. I hope people like this idea, at the very least it will keep me motivated.”
John’s already posted four tracks from two different recording sessions, one of which is embedded above, Apocalypse.
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
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?”
