New York City musicians are showing their support of Barack Obama in a variety of ways; McCain, notsomuch. Perhaps because ‘John’ doesn’t rhyme as well with ‘rock’ as ‘Barack’ does?? Too simple? Regardless, there are two items worth noting that make use of the Barack-Rock rhyme scheme. First up, a live show/benefit happening next week in Brooklyn…
- Barack Rock Benefit! Music, Comedy, Action!
Featuring: Andrew Bird / Eugene Mirman / The Fiery Furnaces / Kumail Nanjiani / Alina Simone / Heather Lawless / Guster / Lizz Winstead / Martin Bisi / John Roberts / Adira Amram / Special Secret Musical Guests
Location: Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (b/w Wythe & Kent) Brooklyn 718–486–5400
Tickets: ON SALE
18+ Doors 6:30 pm / Show 7:30 pm
$40 advance / $40 day of showETC: There’ll be the Stage for Change, where 6 Bands and 6 Comedians will be Hyping the Hope. There’ll be the Obama Room, where you can watch the debate, register to vote, and sign up for Specific Volunteer Actions!
BarackRock.org
On a relatedly unrelated note, Jack Dolgen, bassist for Brooklyn band Sam Champion, has launched BarackRock.org, a website devoted to providing free songs in exchange for donations and support for Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign. Check out the new song from BELL that’s posted below and visit BarackRock.org for more exclusive music.
Listen: “New Bridge” by BELL