WILCO AND DECEMBERISTS GET THE VOTE OUT

Pitchfork Media reports: "Since 2004, a group called HeadCount has set up voter registration tables at concerts by the likes of Dave Matthews Band, the Allman Brothers Band, and members of the Grateful Dead and Phish. But voter registration ain't just for jam band fans. Recently, HeadCount has partnered with My Morning Jacket, Wilco, and Colin Meloy and the Decemberists. These new collaborations are in service of HeadCount's goal for this election year, which is to register 100,000 voters at 1,000 concerts. No matter the genre content of those shows, you've got to admit it's an admirable goal, and it's an effort in which anyone can participate just by seeing one of the aforementioned bands live. So keep a lookout for HeadCount at shows by the aforementioned bands throughout year, especially if you're not yet registered to vote. Also know that HeadCount tables will be at plenty of big festivals this year, including Bonnaroo, Virgin, and Farm Aid."

May 11th: New live review up for Jason & the Scorchers +++++ May 10th: Latest Bob Paterson Show uploaded +++++ April 30th: Thomas Denver Jonsson talks to Soren McGuire +++++ April 23rd: Music is the Doctor, and we have an exclusive interview up with ex Doobie Bros "Doctor" Michael McDonald. Michael McDonald! Plus live reviews for the Curst Sons and Karine Polwart +++++ April 13th: New live review up for Laura Bossinger with Josh Goforth +++++ April 10th: New live reviews up for Alex Cornish and The Peter Donegan Band +++++ April 7th: And another Josh Ritter live review! First one for April too. Plus a David Ferrard live review. +++++ April 6th: New Josh Ritter live review up, but head over to March's or you'll get confused and lost +++++ March 31st: Matthew Ryan and Kathleen Edwards interviews posted +++++

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