Vote for Change Tour Hits the Road; Artists Unified on Reasons to Vote for Change on November 2nd.SEATTLE -- Vote for Change kicks-off an 11-state, 33-city tour Friday, October 1st in Pennsylvania when more than 20 artists take to the stage in six cities simultaneously to get out their vote for change message. "We've got a country that has just veered too far away from basic American values and principles. I really feel this is a crisis in democracy, unlike anything I've quite experienced in my lifetime," said Bruce Springsteen. Vote for Change artists were brought together by a single idea -- the need to make a change in the direction of our country at the federal, state and local levels. The Vote for Change artists assembled a list of reasons why a change of administrations is essential to our nation. These will be handed out to an estimated 280,000 people at the 37 tour stops. The reasons include: --One million jobs lost and counting, the worst record since the Great Depression --1,000 soldiers dead and 7,000 maimed maim tr.v. maimed, maim·ing, maims 1. To disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other part of the body. See Synonyms at batter1. 2. and wounded in Iraq - no weapons of mass destruction Weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Weapons of mass destruction can be high explosives or nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological weapons, but exclude the means of transporting or , no link between Saddam and 9/11, no plan for getting out --Biggest budget deficits in history - if you're young, you'll pay for decades --$200 billion for Iraq with no end in sight; less money for our local schools, health care and jobs "We hope our willingness to take our energy to so many parts of the country will help inspire our fellow citizens to take a hard look at what is at stake in these elections and to get involved in trying to move our country in a new direction," said Stone Gossard Stone Carpenter Gossard (born July 20, 1966 in Seattle, Washington) is the rhythm guitarist and, along with Jeff Ament and Mike McCready, a founding member of American rock band Pearl Jam. of Pearl Jam. "Strength and conviction are important only if they are balanced with compassion and wisdom." The Vote for Change tour came out of an informal conversation among a handful of artists on how they could make a difference in this year's elections and beyond. This idea has resulted in a first-of-its-kind endeavor where Vote for Change participating artists will focus their energies on the states where the elections are expected to be the closest. The artist coalition includes Ben Harper Benjamin Chase "Ben" Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American musician. Biography Harper was born in Claremont, California, U.S. (in California's Pomona Valley). He began playing guitar as a child in Claremont. and the Innocent Criminals, Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is a nine-time Grammy award-winning American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist who was born in Burbank, California, the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt. , Bright Eyes Bright Eyes may refer to:
David John Matthews (born January 9 1967) is a South African, now naturalized American, Grammy-winning lead vocalist and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. Band, Death Cab for Cutie cut·ie also cut·ey n. pl. cut·ies also cut·eys Informal A cute person. , Dixie Chicks, Jackson Brown, James Brown, James, 1933–2006, African-American rhythm-and-blues singer known as the "godfather of soul," b. Barnwell, S.C., as James Joe Brown, Jr. Abandoned by his parents, he left school in the seventh grade and turned to petty crime. Taylor, Jurassic 5, Keb' Mo', Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Pearl Jam, R.E.M. and My Morning Jacket My Morning Jacket is an American rock band known for their reverb-heavy sound, their eclectic mix of indie rock, country rock, psychedelic, and jam band styles, and enthusiastic and energetic live shows. . These artists will tour simultaneously in the 11 battleground states as well as the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). over the course of 15 days with a grand finale For the music notation program, see . A finale (italian word) is a closing part, act or movement of a dramatic or musical composition, or more generally any event or procedure with a dramatically concluding effect. set for Oct. 11th in Washington, D.C. All Vote for Change artists are donating their time and talent in support of the tour. All Vote for Change shows are presented by MoveOn PAC PAC, see political action committee. (1) See perceptual audio coding. (2) (Programmable Automation Controller) A programmable microprocessor-based device that is used for discrete manufacturing, process control to benefit America Coming Together (ACT). Background America Coming Together (ACT) ACT is the beneficiary beneficiary Person or entity (e.g., a charity or estate) that receives a benefit from something (e.g., a trust, life-insurance policy, or contract). A primary beneficiary receives proceeds from a trust or insurance policy before any other. of the Vote for Change tour. Unprecedented in scale and strategy, ACT is building the largest voter VOTER. One entitled to a vote; an elector. mobilization mobilization Organization of a nation's armed forces for active military service in time of war or other national emergency. It includes recruiting and training, building military bases and training camps, and procuring and distributing weapons, ammunition, uniforms, effort in the history to elect progressive candidates to federal, state and local offices in November. For more information on ACT and the Vote for Change tour visit www.act04.com. MoveOn PAC MoveOn PAC is the presenter of the Vote for Change tour. MoveOn PAC is a 2.75 million-member online grassroots political action committee working to take back our government. By gathering small contributions from ordinary citizens, MoveOn PAC uses the Internet to level the political playing field against corporate money and special interests. Its sister organization, MoveOn.org, gives millions of Americans a voice on issues of war and peace, social justice, media integrity and honesty in government. For more information on MoveOn PAC and the Vote for Change tour, visit www.moveonpac.org.
Vote for Change Tour Schedule
Pearl Jam/Death Cab for Cutie
Friday, Oct. 1 Reading/Sovereign Cntr
Saturday, Oct. 2 Toledo/Sports Arena
Sunday, Oct. 3 Grand Rapids/Delta Plex
Tuesday, Oct. 5 St. Louis/Fox Theater
Wed., Oct. 6 Asheville/Civic Cntr
Friday, Oct. 8 Kissimmee/Silver Spurs Arena
John Mellencamp/Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
Friday, Oct. 1 Wilkes-Barre/FM Kirby Cntr
Saturday, Oct. 2 Columbus/Promo West Pavilion
Sunday, Oct. 3 Kalamazoo/State Theater
Tuesday, Oct. 5 Milwaukee/Riverside Theater
Friday, Oct. 8 Miami/Jackie Gleason Thtr.
Dave Matthews Band/Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals/Jurassic 5/
My Morning Jacket
Friday, Oct. 1 State College/Bryce Jordan
Saturday, Oct. 2 Dayton/Nutter Cntr
Sunday, Oct. 3 Detroit/Palace Auburn Hills
Tuesday, Oct. 5 Madison/Kohl Cntr
Wed., Oct. 6 Ames/Hilton Coliseum
Friday, Oct. 8(a) Gainesville/O' Connell Cntr
(a) Note: My Morning Jacket will not be playing.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band/R.E.M./Bright Eyes/ w/ special
guest John Fogerty
Friday, Oct. 1 Philadelphia/Wachovia Arena
Saturday, Oct. 2 Cleveland/Gund Arena
Sunday, Oct. 3 Detroit/Cobo Arena
Tuesday, Oct. 5 St. Paul/Xcel Energy Cntr
Friday, Oct. 8 Orlando/TD Waterhouse Cntr
Special guest star Tracey Chapman
Dixie Chicks/James Taylor
Friday, Oct. 1 Pittsburgh/Heinz Hall
Saturday, Oct. 2 Cleveland/State Theatre
Sunday, Oct. 3 Detroit/Fox Theater
Tuesday, Oct. 5 Iowa City/Hancher Aud.
Wed., Oct. 6 St. Louis/Fox Theater
Friday, Oct. 8 Clearwater/Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jackson Browne/Bonnie Raitt/Keb' Mo'
Monday, Sept. 27 Seattle/McCaw Hall
Wed., Sept. 29 Phoenix/Cricket Pavilion
Special guest Jack Johnson and Crosby, Stills
and Nash
Friday, Oct. 1 Erie/Warner Theater
Saturday, Oct. 2 Cincinnati/Taft Theatre
Sunday, Oct. 3 East Lansing/Wharton Cntr
Tuesday, Oct. 5 Kansas City/Midland Theatre
Wed., Oct. 6(b) Des Moines/Des Moines Civic Cntr
Special guest John Prine
Friday, Oct. 8(b) Jacksonville/Moran Theatre
Special guests Sheryl Crow
(b) Note: Jackson Browne will not be playing.
FINAL SHOW - MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH - WASHINGTON, D.C.
Jackson Browne Keb' Mo'
Dave Matthews Band Pearl Jam
Dixie Chicks Bonnie Raitt
Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds R.E.M.
John Fogerty Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
John Mellencamp James Taylor
Jurassic 5 John Fogerty
Vote for Change background materials available upon request include artist photos, U.S. tour maps, state tour maps, logos and fact sheets. Please contact Virginia Piper via email at virginia_piper@mac.com or by phone at 206-932-6271 for any requests. |
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