Musos Against Bush

Pearl Jam will be kicking off the anti-Bush music tour on October 1st. The tour will target swing states.

"Vote for Change is a loose coalition of musicians brought together by a single idea — the need to make a change in the direction of our country. We share a belief that this is the most important election of our lifetime. We are fighting for a government that is open, rational, just, and progressive. And we intend to be heard."

A somewhat more hard-core coalition of musicians in Australia named Rock Against Howard is releasing a double album on Monday (Aug 30th).

Tracks include John Howard is a Filthy Sl#t, John Howard’s Bitches and The Phillip Ruddock Blues. All proceeds will go to refugees and "anti-Howard charities" (whatever that means).

Featured artists for the US tour will include:

Pearl Jam
Bruce Springsteen
R.E.M.
Dave Matthews Band
Jurassic 5
Dixie Chicks
Death Cab for Cutie
James Taylor
Ben Harper
My Morning Jacket
Jackson Browne
Bonnie Raitt
John Fogerty
Keb' Mo'
Bright Eyes
John Mellencamp
Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds
...and more

For more info, or to purchase tickets, see MoveOn PAC.