Voters for Change - DC Finale

Mon Oct 11. The lineup includes Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Dave Matthews Band, the Dixie Chicks, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Jurassic 5, Keb' Mo', Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Pearl Jam, and R.E.M.

Tickets on sale Sat through Ticketbastard. Of course, no Republicans allowed ;)

It might be heresy to say this…but Dinosaurs of Rock 2004. They could have at least kept Death Cab for Cutie on the tour.

Tickets are $125, apparently.

This line-up will seal the Kerry/Edwards fate. 4 more years of W it is.

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Originally posted by econo:
This line-up will seal the Kerry/Edwards fate. 4 more years of W it is.

They sure do look lame all lumped together - excepting my beloved PJ of course.

They have to appeal to as wide an audience as possible though for it to have any impact. Sure - they could have won the indie cred vote, but would it have had any impact on the election? Prob not. Are most hipsters even old enough to vote? I know most can't buy beer, since nearly every show here in Pittsburgh is all ages.

Eh, I was just cracking a joke. Not a very good one though. I really don't expect politicians or political parties to be up on what's hip in music. They're politicians, they've got other things to worry about.

This is nothing more, nothing less than a fundraiser. Springsteen alone is going to guarantee a sellout so you're looking at almost $2M going into the ACT/MoveOn coffers.

I don't think this is going to change anyone's vote. The public is polarized and even your favorite rock star isn't going to change your mind. They'll be preaching to the choir in most cases.

Originally posted by econo:
Eh, I was just cracking a joke. Not a very good one though. I really don't expect politicians or political parties to be up on what's hip in music. They're politicians, they've got other things to worry about.

What the hell are you talking about? The vision of John Cougar Mellancamp informs my every decision in life.

why am i going to pay $125+ for a few bands that will play about 15 minutes each?

You could pay $25 to see three garage rock bands play the same length sets at the 9:30 club or black cat.

Originally posted by lily1:
why am i going to pay $125+ for a few bands that will play about 15 minutes each?

Originally posted by xcanuck:
I don't think this is going to change anyone's vote.

No, but what it may do is get voters registered (is there still time then?). In terms of the other shows, that's been a big deal – getting young folks registered to vote, for either party.

Originally posted by lily1:
why am i going to pay $125+ for a few bands that will play about 15 minutes each?

Because it's a fundraiser. That's my motivation, anyway.

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
You could pay $25 to see three garage rock bands play the same length sets at the 9:30 club or black cat.

But that wouldn't be a fundraiser…

xcanuck, where'd you find the info on the DC show? NEVER MIND – found it on moveon.org. Not super easy to find, but got it.

Before or after your gay experience?

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
What the hell are you talking about? The vision of John Cougar Mellancamp informs my every decision in life.

isn't it 30 days before the election? can't remember the specifics.

Originally posted by Bags:

Originally posted by xcanuck:
[qb] No, but what it may do is get voters registered (is there still time then?). In terms of the other shows, that's been a big deal – getting young folks registered to vote, for either party.

A concert for Democrats at a Republican price point….

Originally posted by elj:
Tickets are $125, apparently.

but how much is actually going to the election fund and how much is going to pay the artists, pay for the facility, security, etc. i think federal law is such that only 10% of the total profit needs to go to the fund. which is pretty f'n ridiculous. $12.50 from each attendee.

Originally posted by Bags:

Originally posted by lily1:

Because it's a fundraiser. That's my motivation, anyway. [/QB]

Originally posted by lily1:
but how much is actually going to the election fund and how much is going to pay the artists, pay for the facility, security, etc. i think federal law is such that only 10% of the total profit needs to go to the fund. which is pretty f'n ridiculous. $12.50 from each attendee.

I am not privy to the specifics, but I feel pretty secure that the artists are not getting paid for this – their intent is to benefit the campaign, not make a bundle on a big group tour…costs would only be venue, the costs of putting on a show, etc. And I'd bet several services are donated…

Originally posted by lily1:
isn't it 30 days before the election? can't remember the specifics.

yep - there's still time:
Declare Yourself

Econo,
I knew you were kidding - & I agree it's a crap lineup. I was really just thinking while typing - didn't mean to sound bristling.

" A concert for Democrats at a Republican price point…."
Well done :D

Originally posted by econo:
Before or after your gay experience?

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
What the hell are you talking about? The vision of John Cougar Mellancamp informs my every decision in life.

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