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The Postal Service's Lolla, Metro Shows To Be Band's Last Ever

By Jon Graef in Arts & Entertainment on Aug 4, 2013 5:30PM

The Postal Service's shows at Lollapalooza and Chicago's Metro will be the band's last, according to a Tweet sent out by band member Ben Gibbard.

Gibbard sent out a Tweet Saturday afternoon saying so. Pitchfork confirmed the news independently later that day. So, fans, if you're lucky enough to have seen them last night, or will see them tonight at the Metro, be sure to wave at Jenny Lewis, et al, from such great heights.

Speaking of which: