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Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black's Young Guns for 'War Pigs' at Maryland Festival

Jack Black’s tribute band Jack Sabbath performed at Tom Morello’s inaugural Power to the People Festival in Columbia, Maryland, on October 3, 2026. The set featured a surprise appearance by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, who joined the group for a rendition of 'War Pigs.' The performance highlighted a generational crossover, pairing the veteran musician with a band composed largely of children of rock legends, including Roman Morello and Revel Ian. The event also included a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and a collaborative performance of Aerosmith’s 'Walk This Way' with DMC.

via Rolling Stone|

#black-sabbath #geezer-butler #jack-black

music5 days ago•13 min saved

Springsteen and Grohl unite for historic 'Rockin' in the Free World' at Maryland protest festival

Bruce Springsteen performed Neil Young's 'Rockin' in the Free World' with Dave Grohl at the Power to the People Festival in Columbia, Maryland, marking the first live performance of the song since 2004. The event, organized by Tom Morello, combined rock performances with voter registration drives ahead of the midterm elections.

via Rolling Stone|

#bruce-springsteen #dave-grohl #music

culture-and-politics5 days ago•121 min saved

Springsteen and Legends Unite at Merriweather for Pre-Midterm Voter Rally

Tom Morello’s 'Power to the People' festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, combined a massive musical lineup with civic engagement efforts ahead of the November midterms. The event, which sold out within minutes of its announcement, featured over 25 artists including Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez. Proceeds were directed to VoteRiders to support voter registration, while a 'Freedom Village' showcased nonprofits. The concert served as a high-profile platform for political activism, blending rock performances with calls for civic participation.

via apnews.com|

#bruce-springsteen #columbia-maryland #culture-and-politics

culture-and-politics5 days ago•11 min saved

Rock Legends Unite at Merriweather to Rally Voters Before Midterms

On October 3, 2026, the Power to the People festival took over the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Organized by guitarist Tom Morello, the event featured a ten-hour concert with over 25 artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez. The festival combined musical performances with a 'Freedom Village' for civic engagement, donating proceeds to VoteRiders to help voters ahead of the November midterms.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#bruce-springsteen #civic-engagement #culture-and-politics

music4 months ago•15 min saved

Springsteen and Morello Lead Activist Power To The People Festival Ahead of Midterms

Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello announced a one‑day Power To The People festival for Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland, featuring a protest‑oriented lineup including Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, Brittany Howard and more, with proceeds going to VoteRiders and HeadCount, as artists push activism ahead of the midterm elections amid withdrawals from the White House’s Freedom 250 event.

via Deadline|

#activism #bruce-springsteen #midterms

music4 months ago•13 min saved

Tom Morello Pulls Off Activist Rock Day With Power to the People Festival Lineup

Tom Morello has announced a one-day Power to the People Festival on Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, headlined by Bruce Springsteen and the Foo Fighters and featuring a star-studded lineup including Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Dropkick Murphys, Jack Black (with collaborators), Serj Tankian, Cypress Hill, Killer Mike, and more. The event will run two stages and include the Freedom Village for civic engagement, with proceeds benefiting VoteRiders and HeadCount. Pre-sale starts May 29 at 10 a.m. ET and general on-sale follows on May 30 at 10 a.m. ET.

via Rolling Stone|

#activism #bruce-springsteen #foo-fighters