Springsteen, Matthews headline Columbia festival blending rock with midterm activism
The 'Power to the People' festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, featured headline performances by Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews alongside a network of anti-Trump nonprofits. Organized by Tom Morello, the event combined music with voter registration drives for the upcoming midterms. Critics raised concerns about 501(c)(3) tax law violations, while attendees described the event as a historic civic engagement opportunity.