Jeff Tweedy, of Wilco, performs at Cain's Ballroom in this Sept.22, 2005, file photo. Tulsa World file
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Dave Matthews Band,
Phish,
Jack Johnson and other top artists are donating their music to encourage Americans to speak out on climate change.
Organized by the
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival,
HeadCount and the
NRDC Action Fund, this collaboration marks the first time free music has been used to prompt Americans to contact their elected officials, the organizations claim in a press release sent out today.
"Best of Bonnaroo," contains 17 live performances from the festival. It is available for free at
www.Musicforaction.org.
Before downloading the album, fans are asked to email their Senators, the President or their local newspapers about climate change. The music is free either way, yes or no.
"This generation has an opportunity to be remembered as one that confronted environmental challenges and took responsibility for the future," said
Jack Johnson, whose song "
Inaudible Melodies" is on the album. "With that opportunity comes the responsibility to speak out."
More information about climate change is also available from the above Web address.
HeadCount is a nonpartisan civic engagement organization best known for registering voters at concerts. The NRDC Action Fund is an advocacy group committed to passing legislation that jump-starts the clean energy economy and reduces pollution, stepped in with resources, research, strategic guidance and a base of 250,000 supporters.
Others involved include the music-oriented site
JamBase.com, which is actively promoting the campaign to its base of more than half a million users. Music publications Paste, Relix and Spin have also promised support. Dozens of other companies, non-profits and music groups also have pledged support.
Track list:
Wilco, "Bull Black Nova"
Pearl Jam, "Animal"
Jack Johnson, "Inaudible Melodies"
Dave Mathews Band, "Rapunzel"
Death Cab for Cutie, "Cath..."
Ani DiFranco, "Fuel"
Phish, "Kill Devil Falls"
Gov't Mule, "Banks of the Deep End"
O.A.R., "Delicate Few"
moe., "Not Coming Down"
Raphael Saadiq, "100 Yard Dash"
Bob Weir & RatDog, "Throwing Stones"
The Disco Biscuits, "And The Ladies Were the Rest of the Night"
The Decemberists, "The Wanting Comes in Waves/Repaid"
My Morning Jacket, "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'"
Guster, "Happier"
Phil Lesh and Friends, "Box of Rain"
Get the "Best of Bonnaroo" for free at
www.Musicforaction.org.
