The National to play Ohio shows for Obama this week

Former Ohio natives The National are partnering with Obama for America’s Ohio field offices “for a series of events to remind everyone how important it is to vote in the November 6th election.” The band will play a free show at the Newport in Columbus on Wednesday, then another freebie at the Emery Theater in Cincinnati on Thursday. Here are the deets:
“Securing tickets for the Ohio shows is a two step process. First, sign up online by following the link for the show you’d like to attend:
Newport Music Hall, Columbus, October 3rd:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/s/see-the-national-in-columbus
Emery Theater, Cincinnati, October 4th:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/s/see-the-national-in-cincinnati
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive ticket pick up information as follows:
10/3, Newport Music Hall Ticket Pickup:
Tuesday, October 2nd
10:00am until 7:30 pm or when tickets run out (first come, first served)
Ohio State University OFA-Campus Field Office
1570 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43201
10/4, Emery Theater Ticket Pickup:
Wednesday, October 3rd
10:00am until 7:30 pm or when tickets run out (first come, first served)
Over the Rhine OFA-Field Office
1130 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
We’ll do our best to let you know via twitter (@The_National) when all tickets have been handed out. Hope to see some of you this week & please remember to vote!”