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Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black's Tribute Band for 'War Pigs' at Power to the People Festival
music4 days ago

Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black's Tribute Band for 'War Pigs' at Power to the People Festival

On October 3, 2026, Jack Black’s tribute band Jack Sabbath performed at Tom Morello’s inaugural Power to the People Festival in Columbia, Maryland. 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 Louder|
#black-sabbath#geezer-butler#jack-black
Power To The People Festival Blends Rock Legends with Partisan Activism
culture-and-politics4 days ago

Power To The People Festival Blends Rock Legends with Partisan Activism

Tom Morello’s 'Power To The People' festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion featured Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, and Dave Matthews. While billed as non-partisan, the event raised questions about political neutrality after Morello admitted he did not vote for Kamala Harris in 2024. Fox News criticized the festival for aligning with anti-Trump nonprofits, while Stereogum highlighted the musical collaborations and protest song covers.

via Stereogum|
#bruce-springsteen#culture-and-politics#midterm-elections
Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black's Young Guns for 'War Pigs' at Maryland Festival
music4 days ago

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
Springsteen and Grohl unite for historic 'Rockin' in the Free World' at Maryland protest festival
music5 days ago

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
Springsteen and Legends Unite at Merriweather for Pre-Midterm Voter Rally
culture-and-politics5 days ago

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
Rock Legends Unite at Merriweather to Rally Voters Before Midterms
culture-and-politics5 days ago

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
Springsteen, Matthews headline Columbia festival blending rock with midterm activism
politics6 days ago

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.

via Fox News|
#bruce-springsteen#dave-matthews#midterm-elections
Morello Unites Music and Activism with New Album and Pre-Midterm Festival
music6 days ago

Morello Unites Music and Activism with New Album and Pre-Midterm Festival

Tom Morello has released his heaviest solo album in years, 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want,' and is launching the 'Power to the People' festival ahead of the US midterms. The 62-year-old guitarist, known for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, is using his platform to address anti-fascism and political engagement. He recently toured with Bruce Springsteen, whose new song 'Streets of Minneapolis' became a viral hit after a benefit concert for victims of government violence. Morello also collaborated with his 15-year-old son, Roman, on several tracks, marking a new chapter in his career that blends heavy rock with folk influences.

via Rolling Stone|
#bruce-springsteen#music#music-industry
Springsteen Drops Trailer for Land of Hope and Dreams Tour Concert Film
entertainment1 month ago

Springsteen Drops Trailer for Land of Hope and Dreams Tour Concert Film

Bruce Springsteen released a trailer for a new concert film titled Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut), expected to stream starting September 9 and likely capturing his May 30, 2026 Philadelphia show with the E Street Band at the Xfinity Mobile Arena; the trailer hints at a high-energy set featuring songs like War, Born in the U.S.A., The Ghost of Tom Joad, and multiple performances with Tom Morello.

via NJArts.net|
#bruce-springsteen#concert-film#entertainment
Jennifer Finch Remembered: The Punk Glue Behind L7 and LA’s Scene
music1 month ago

Jennifer Finch Remembered: The Punk Glue Behind L7 and LA’s Scene

Jennifer Finch, L7’s bassist and a cornerstone of LA’s punk scene, died at 59 from brain cancer. Tributes from Courtney Love, Flea, Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, and others celebrate her fearless artistry and generosity. Finch’s upcoming memoir Shooting Up and Making Out, co-written with Jeff Alulis, chronicles her tumultuous childhood, sobriety, activism (Rock for Choice), and enduring friendships with Love, Morello, and other rock luminaries. L7 plans a fall “Last Hurrah” tour to bid farewell, highlighting Finch’s lasting influence on women in rock and the DIY LA underground.

via Rolling Stone|
#billy-corgan#courtney-love#jennifer-finch
Springsteen and Morello Lead Activist Power To The People Festival Ahead of Midterms
music4 months ago

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
Springsteen Delivers a Trump-Tone-Protest DC Show
music4 months ago

Springsteen Delivers a Trump-Tone-Protest DC Show

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band delivered a pro-democracy night at Nationals Park, weaving gospel textures, urgent political content, and crowd energy. The DC show featured Tom Morello, a Clash cover, duets on The Ghost of Tom Joad, and a closing Chimes of Freedom, capped by a spontaneous 'ICE out now' chant; Springsteen also announced the Power to the People festival headlined by Morello and other acts.

via Variety|
#bruce-springsteen#e-street-band#music
Tom Morello Pulls Off Activist Rock Day With Power to the People Festival Lineup
music4 months ago

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