Left of the Dial Radio Playlist - 3/25/11 (For Mitch)
I hosted my radio show last night on WNHU in West Haven in honor of Mitchell Dubey, who was tragically killed on Thursday night in his house in New Haven. Among many other things, was a vital member of the Connecticut underground music scene and an incredible person overall. If you would like to voice your thoughts about how Mitch affected you personally, or if you just want to find some closure in the midst of this terrible event, head over to Mitch’s facebook page HERE, which has become something of a memorial celebrating his life, and a virtual place for friends and family members to gather.
Although I have personally said a lot about Mitch and the ways in which he affected my life, I don’t think that words could ever really express what this man meant to so many people. For that reason, I played the following songs last night, interspersed with stories and commentary on Mitch’s life and the legacy that he has left behind, which will no doubt remain as Connecticut and the rest of the world begins to recover from this tragedy.
The playlist is below, complete with youtube links when available. You can download a mix of these songs, sans commentary, at a mediafire link HERE. It’s properly formatted with the right tags and everything.
- Low - “Words”
- Cymbals Eat Guitars - “Cold Spring”
- The National and Sharon Van Etten - “Think You Can Wait”
- Panda Bear - “Surfer’s Hymn”
- Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - “Under the Hedge”
- By Surprise - “Motor Away” (Guided By Voices cover)
- The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die - “Walnut Street Is Dead (Long Live Walnut Street)”
- Snowing - “Malk It”
- Sirs - “Hand Check, No Hands”
- Wingnut Dishwashers Union - “Proudhon In Manhattan”
- The Mountain Goats - “Jenny”
- Midi & The Modern Dance - “I’m Sure You’ll Call”
- My Heart to Joy - “Giving My Hands Away”
- Elliott Smith - “Rose Parade”
- The Dismemberment Plan - “You Are Invited”
- Sebadoh - “Willing to Wait”
- The Replacements - “Androgynous”
- Hour of the Star - “Rootbeer and Running Shoes”
- American Football - “The Summer Ends”
- Galaxie 500 - “Isn’t It A Pity” (George Harrison Cover)
- Swear Jar - “…And Peanut Butter”
- Sparklehorse - “Sad and Beautiful World”
- Radiohead - “No Surpises”
- Built to Spill - “Things Fall Apart”
- Modest Mouse - “Bankrupt on Selling”
- Red House Painters - “Take Me Out”
- Eels - “P.S. You Rock My World”
- Carissa’s Wierd - “They’ll Only Miss You When You Leave”
Download the mix HERE. Rest in Peace Mitch.
Song of the Day Number 114
Hour of the Star - “Rootbeer and Running Shoes”
As I said on my radio show about an hour ago, this amazing song by the short-lived midwest 90s emo band Hour of the Star always reminded me of Mitch ever since I first heard it a few months ago. Mitch was a cycling fanatic, and worked at the Devil’s Gear Bike Shop in New Haven, where he was deeply loved by his co-workers and customers. The line “My bicycle will see every inch of this town” has taken on a deeper significance for me in light of his death.
This weekend, go out and ride your bike, for Mitch.
Rest in Peace Mitchell Dubey
Mitch, you were one of the nicest and most genuine people that I never truly got to know. The few times that I met you were great times, even though we rarely interacted directly. You’ve hosted some of the most amazing shows I’ve ever seen at the Cookie Jar in New Haven. On a more personal level, you helped my friend out loads when she broke her glasses at the My Heart to Joy show, and neither she nor I will ever forget such an act of inspired kindness.Furthermore, you made some awesome music as part of Connecticut’s The Flaming Tsunamis.
Even though we hardly knew each other, I love you man. Rest in peace, and keep upping the punx wherever you may be.
