Archive for November 10th, 2006

It’s official, I have a crush on Ben Gibbard.

Ok, so now that I’ve got that whole thing out of the way, here’s the review. (I know, that was so girly of me, but he’s totally dreamy!!)

Anyway, this was my first time at MSG Theater and I found it to be kind of a cold (as in sterile and unfeeling) space that reminded me of basketball. I think cause the seats were bleacher-esque, even though they weren’t bleachers, and so far away from the stage. I was pleased with my choice to buy general admission tickets so I could stand in the front. The show started promptly at 8, which sucked for me cause I didn’t get there till 8:20 so I missed half of Ted Leo’s set. Since when do shows start on time?? Someone in the audience, a late-comer like myself, shouted a request and Ted responded something like “dude, that was the second song we played. Thanks for showing up on time!” I’ve always been a casual Ted Leo fan, but seeing them live made me want more.

Then Death Cab came out. I have never seen them live before and I was a little hestiant about the $40 ticket but it was well worth it cause they were amazing. It was basically a greatest hits show with a song off their first album and a sonics cover thrown in for good measure. My favorites were What Sarah Said, Title and Registration, Brothers on a Hotel Bed (which I am obsessed with after hearing it live), Tiny Vessels, and Lightness. The band had the whole witty banter thing down and celebrated the democrats seizing control of congress and also spoke of corn as a bbq only type food. The only thing bad about this show?? I wanted more. aw. They played a long set and everything, but I really wanted to hear Lack of Color and maybe Bjork’s Joga. Really though, it was the funnest show and I’m just being greedy.

To sum up, ted leo + death cab = yay. Madison Square Garden Theater = yay IF you buy general admission standing room only seats. Keep in mind, you have to use the entrance on 8th/33rd though. They don’t let us standing room only folks use the front door. Don’t forget to show up on time if you don’t want to miss the opening act.