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Vote for Change on TV/radio

I don’t usually post press releases but this arrived via e-mail today from brucespringsteen.net:

On Monday, October 11, 2004, the Sundance Channel will broadcast a television special titled “National Anthem: Inside the “Vote for Change” Concert Tour”. “National Anthem” is a documentary film by acclaimed filmmakers Albert Maysles and D.A. Pennebaker who are known for […]

Bruce on the artist’s role

As I prepare to head off for the St. Paul installment of the Vote for Change tour, I thought it worth mentioning the recent Rolling Stone interview with Bruce Springsteen about the concerts.

An excerpt:

I don’t think the audience are lemmings. They get their various points of view from a lot of places. […]

Bruce: Chords for Change

Bruce Springsteen has an op-ed piece in today’s NY Times and on his web site about his decision to participate in the Vote for Change Tour. An excerpt:

These questions are at the heart of this election: who we are, what we stand for, why we fight. Personally, for the last 25 years I […]

Bruuuce part of Vote for Change tour

From an e-mail this morning from brucespringsteen.net:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND TO TOUR IN SUPPORT OF VOTE FOR CHANGE

Bruce Springsteen is excited to announce his participation in the Vote for Change concert tour. Between October 1 and October 8, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at five Vote […]

Musicians to unite against Bush?

According to the LA Times (registration required), Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, R.E.M., Pearl Jam and others are planning a series of concerts beginning in October.  The paper reports the concerts will “target campaign swing states” and an official announcment is expected Aug. 4.

Other artists mentioned include Steve Earle, the Dave Matthews Band, the […]