Wilco is encouraging everyone who is eligible to vote in this November's all-important US Presidential election to register now and head out to the polls on Tuesday, November 4. For anyone who pledge to do so, the band is offering a free download of a beautiful, live rendition of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," recorded in concert with Fleet Foxes this summer. Wilco has also signed on to perform this October at the 22nd annual Bridge School benefit concert organized by Neil Young, with whom Wilco will tour this winter.
Wilco is encouraging everyone who is eligible to vote in this November's all-important US Presidential election to register now and head out to the polls on Tuesday, November 4. The band's official website, wilcoworld.net, is offering a free download to anyone who pledges to vote. The track is a beautiful, live rendition of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," performed by Wilco and opening band Fleet Foxes during a tour stop this past August in Bend, Oregon. In conjunction with the effort, the band is also asking participants to consider donating to the non-profit organization Feeding America, which coordinates a nationwide network of member food banks and aims to engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Sign on now at wilcoworld.net/vote.
Wilco is also among the groups on the recently announced line-up for the 22nd annual Bridge School benefit concert. The two-day event will be held on October 25 and 26 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, with proceeds going to support the school's efforts to improve the lives of children with severe speech and physical impairments. The concerts are organized by headliner Neil Young, with whom Wilco also happens to be touring starting at the end of November. For tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.
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