Vote for Change Tour
an article by Charlie McNally

40 concerts, 30 cities, 9 battleground states, and to top it all off: The Boss himself, none other than "Born in the USA" Bruce Springsteen. This fall a group of mainstream, commercially successful artists will participate in a "Vote for Change" Tour that will both encourage concert goers to get to the polls on November 2nd, and raise money for Americans Coming Together (ACT), a voter mobilization effort aimed at removing George W. from office. Winning the election this fall is seen as vital for saving the environment and preserving our civil liberties.

The artists playing the concerts play music from a range of genres and will include Dave Matthews Band, REM, Pearl Jam, Jurassic 5, The Dixie Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp, James Taylor, and most importantly Bruce Springsteen.

Springsteen's role in the concert cannot be overestimated. An iconic figure of American culture who has long been apolitical, Springsteen is slowly being transformed into an activist by the radical agenda of the Bush administration. His legions of fans, many of whom are moderates and conservatives, will not be able to ignore his increasingly vocal and active political stances as he tours with "Vote for Change."

So check out a concert near you, and volunteer for ACT. To learn more about the vote for change tour including a complete list of artists, scheduled shows, and online ticket purchasing, visit the tour website. For information about ACT, visit the ACT website.

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