Death Cab for Cutie at Merriweather

Yesterday I purchased tickets for my first show of the upcoming summer: Death Cab for Cutie at Merriweather. Even though it’s more than two months away, June 9 to be exact, I’m pretty excited for this show.

I first saw Death Cab a couple years ago at DAR Constitution Hall in DC. The show was good, but we were so far away that it was pretty hard to see. I also saw Ben Gibbard on a solo tour he did last spring with David Bazan at the 930 Club. That show was really excellent and a lot more fun.

I’m expecting the Merriweather show to be equally as good. I was at Merriweather last summer to see the Decemberists with the BSO. I had great seats for that one and had a really great time. My seats for Death Cab should be even better. They’re also playing with Rogue Wave, who I’ve been getting more into recently and am also looking forward to seeing.

It’s been almost 3 years since “Plans” and in May Death Cab will release their new album “Narrow Stairs”. If the two songs I’ve heard so far off the album are any sign, it should be a really strong album. If you haven’t heard the new songs yet, they are I Will Possess Your Heart and Cath. Check them out and get excited for “Narrow Stairs”.

There’s a chance that I will end up having an extra ticket, so let me know if you’re interested.