my fellow americans,

we are going to do a few shows in hopes that we can remind people to vote. this election is too important, too much is at stake to stay at home. we hope that you can come out, have a nice night, dance, sing, get your freak on, and then wake up the next morning and get everyone that you possibly can to get out and vote. if they have early voting in your state then ask people to vote early, lets get everyone we can out there on election day.

we are very excited about obama. hope you all feel the same.
see you shortly,
adam, mike and adam

BEASTIE BOYS & FRIENDS ANNOUNCE SWING STATE VOTER AWARENESS TOUR
Selected Dates in Battleground States

Beastie Boys have confirmed selected dates through the crucial swing states of the upcoming election. Joining the band in various markets will be Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Crosby & Nash, Santogold, Tenacious D, and special guests, as well as representatives from the Rock The Vote, who will be on hand to distribute information on local polling sites, including early voting locations where available.

The first three shows to be announced are:
Oct 28 Richmond, VA - Richmond Coliseum
Beastie Boys/Sheryl Crow/Jack Johnson/Norah Jones/Santogold

Nov 1 St. Paul, MN - Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Beastie Boys/Ben Harper/Tenacious D

Nov 2 Milwaukee, WI - U.S. Cellular Arena
Beastie Boys/Ben Harper/Crosby & Nash/Tenacious D

Check www.beastieboys.com for on sale times and info.

The remaining shows will be announced shortly.

*Update* Ticket Info:

EVENT: Beastie Boys Swing State Voter Awareness Tour
DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 1 @ 7 PM
TICKET PRICES: $37.50 (GA floor and reserved balcony)
ON SALE DATE: Friday, October 17 @ 10 AM

Up for a road trip this weekend?

More Cowbell would love to send one lucky reader and a friend to see this great lineup for FREE:

To enter to win, send an email to kyle@morecowbell.net with the subject: “Okobos Giveaway” by Tomorrow (Wed 10/8) at 3pm CT.

Good Luck!

Jeremy Messersmith’s amazing new album is one of the best local releases of 2008. Dan Wilson (Semisonic) producted the record as well as played on the album. Jeremy will celebrate the release of his new album with a show tonight at the Varsity Theater.

Check out the iPhone Music Video for ‘Miracles’

The Times They Are A Changin’ ?

Bob Dylan will play a concert at Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus on Tuesday, November 4th.

Tickets are priced from $58.50 to $78.50 and will go onsale Friday, October 3rd at 10am at the Northrop Box office, 612-625.2345, and Online. There will be a limited number of tickets sold at a $20 discount for U students.

Revolver Modele celebrate the release of their latest album ‘The Illiterati’ with a show tonight at the Beasthouse (600 Washington Ave. N in Mpls) at 9pm. The show is free and 21+. Gospel Gossip are opening and there will be FREE limited-edition Revolver t-shirts by Anthem Heart. An after-party with drink specials will move down the street a bit to Clubhouse Jager.

An update to a previous post earlier today:

10/14/2008 Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, MN *
10/16/2008 MTS Center Winnipeg, MN CANADA *
10/18/2008 Brandt Center Regina, SK, CANADA *
10/19/2008 Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary, AB, CANADA *
10/21/2008 Comcast Arena Everett, WA %
10/22/2008 GM Place Vancouver, BC, CANADA *
10/29/2008 Cox Arena San Diego, CA *
10/30/2008 The Fabulous Forum Los Angeles, CA *
11/01/2008 Events Center Reno, NV *
11/04/2008 Sprint Center Kansas City, MO *
11/05/2008 Qwest Center Omaha, NB *
11/29/2008 Metro Center Halifax, NS, CANADA ^
12/01/2008 Bell Center Montreal, QB, CANADA ^
12/02/2008 Scotia Band Center Ottawa, ON, CANADA ^
12/04/2008 Air Canada Center Toronto, ON, CANADA ^
12/07/2008 Palace Auburn Hills Detroit, MI ^
12/09/2008 Allstate Arena Chicago, IL
12/12/2008 The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA ^
12/13/2008 DCU Center Boston, MA ^
12/15/2008 Madison Square Garden New York, NY ^

* with Death Cab for Cutie + Everest
^ with Wilco + Everest
% with Everest + TBA

Neil Young
w/ special guests Death Cab For Cutie and Everest.
October 14th
Xcel Energy
St. Paul, MN

New shows announced: Fleet Foxes @ Cedar 10/11, Yeaysayer @ Triple Rock, 10/30, Liz Phair @ First Ave, Oct 4th + Method Man & Red Man 10/27 @ First Ave

Hip Hop acts Atmosphere and Lupe Fiasco, actor/ musician Mos Def and British rocker Billy Bragg are joining the line-up at the Service Employees International Union’s (SEIU) Take Back Labor Day Festival at the foot of the Republican National Convention.

On Sept. 1 from noon to 7 p.m. at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, Minn., the musicians will share the stage with already-announced performing artists Steve Earle, Allison Moorer, and Tom Morello & friends. The Take Back Labor Day Festival, sponsored by SEIU, will include a concert, a You Tube station, a children’s area, and a large audience-participation art project. Joining the performers will be SEIU leaders Andy Stern and Anna Burger and other special guests.

The festival will both celebrate workers’ achievements and promote a New Vision for the 21st Century that includes:

• Affordable, quality healthcare for everyone;
• Wages that can support families;
• Freedom to join unions without intimidation;
• Retirement security.

Tickets:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060040EA9CE35653?artistid=1241315&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Tickets also available @:
Fifth Element
2411 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
http://www.fifthelementonline.com

November 1st
Orpheum Theatre
Kings of Leon w/ The Whigs and We Are Scientists