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Punk Voter
The election year’s in full swing, and politicians aren’t the only ones working their tushes off. A diverse array of musicians and record labels has formed the Punk Voter coalition in order to get the youth of America active and involved in the political process.
Punk Voter’s stated goal is to “educate, register and mobilize progressive voters,” uniting fans, bands, labels and industry folks to effect societal change. Toward this end, a bevy of bands are taking the Rock Against Bush slogan on the road on several tours.
NOFX, Alkaline Trio, Authority Zero, and Jello Biafra kicked things off with a March / April run. They’ve got one show left, on April 24 in Las Vegas. The same day, Lunachicks and The Butchies will play the Naral Benefit at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club.
The Bouncing Souls and Avail will be on the road under the Punk Voter / Rock Against Bush banner through early May, with the Strike Anywhere and
Both tours stick mostly to the East Coast, Midwest and surrounding regions.
See punkvoter.com for more details.