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Diplomats and...Well, More Bands

By Sylvia - Sep 30th, 2008 at 4:40 pm EDT

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Tags: ambassadors, barack obama, diplomats, Endorsements, indie music, Music

Endorsements: Two hundred former U.S. diplomats, including former Secretaries of State Madeline Albright and Warren Christopher, have signed a statement endorsing Senator Obama. "We are supporting Senator Barack Obama because of his judgment, experience, and ability to inspire people to come together around a common purpose" it reads. "Senator Obama's talents offer an historic opportunity; for the sake of America's security and standing in the world, we must seize it."
Music News: Obama supporters from all ends of the music spectrum announced gigs in support of the Democratic presidential candidate today. On the high-end side, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel will be playing a fundraiser in New York City on October 16; ticket prices range from $500 to $2,500. Meanwhile, on the indie side of the five boroughs, hipster enclave Williamsburg will play host to Barack Rock on October 7. Among the participants are Andrew Bird, Les Savy Fav, the Fiery Furnaces, and special super secret guests (*cough*FranzFerdinand*cough*). But mainstream music aficionados and hipsters aren't the only music fans being catered to - hippies may get their politico-musical groove on as well. After their February 2008 "Deadheads for Obama" rally, the surviving members of the Grateful Dead may play a fundraiser on October 13.

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