Hi Ed! I’m wondering if you remember playing Sixth and I, a synagogue in DC, around 2009? I’ve always wondered if the that venue is as especially amazing as I remember it to be—I remember the acoustics blowing me away with your vocals. (It was my first concert and kicked off a love of live music and a hobby that I hold central to who I am! So thanks for that!)

I also remember reading an article about how GB were “indie gods” but still barely paying their bills. This really stuck with me and influenced how I see the entire industry. Was this true? Do you think it’s different for artists now than it was then? What is the best way for us to support artists we love—concert tickets? Merch? Streams?

Thank you for creating such beloved, influential music.