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Michael Stipe, Susan Sarandon, Cindy Sheehan and others marked the third anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq with a concert to benefit groups campaigning against the war

NEW YORK, March 21, 2006
Thousands At Anti-War Concert In NYC Stipe, Sarandon Join Cindy Sheehan, Marking Iraq War Anniversary
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/21/politics/main1424050.shtml

Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe stayed on message from the time they took the stage: vote John Kerry on Nov. 2.

Springsteen and Stipe, both critics of the war in Iraq, took the stage together to introduce the first band, Bright Eyes, and to remind the crowd to vote. "This is a very important moment for every one of us and for our country," Stipe said.

Later, during R.E.M.'s hourlong set, Stipe occasionally offered brief political comments. Introducing a song called Final Straw that was released the week the United States declared war on Iraq, he asked, "Did anyone watch the debates last night?" Thousands in the packed stadium cheered loudly, many raising their hands.

Posted 10/1/2004 12:22 PM Updated 10/2/2004 7:00 AM
Vote for Change tour kicks off around Pennsylvania
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-10-01-springsteen_x.htm

Future Soundtrack for America Future Soundtrack for America is a spectacular fundraising compilation, featuring new, exclusive and rare tracks from over 20 of today's best recording artists, including Bright Eyes, David Byrne, Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, R.E.M., Sleater-Kinney, They Might Be Giants, Tom Waits, and more. Moveon Pac is no longer offering this CD as a donation premium, but we hope you will still buy one, since 100% of the profits from the project will go to progressive non-profit organizations working to counteract Bush administration policies and involve more Americans in our political process.

Track 9. R.E.M. : Final Straw (MoveOn mix)

https://www.moveonpac.org/future/index.html?id=3153-3005157-vI1fjtewhXdnIpTh6pR1xA

MoveOn PAC is excited to announce the Vote for Change concert tour. 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.

"We have an opportunity to change the direction our country is headed and to elect a government that is just, rational and respectful of the views and rights of the people it serves," said Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam.

Artists participating in Vote for Change have merged their energies and talents to focus on states that are expected to have the closest race in the presidential election this fall. This unprecedented effort will include approximately 40 shows in 30 cities in 9 battleground states over the course of 10 days.

http://www.moveonpac.org/vfc/info.html

Vote for Change Tour - Featured Artists

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

http://www.moveonpac.org/vfc/