 An all-star lineup of indie bands will be performing at the Manifest Hope Gallery on Wednesday, August 27th, during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. The Manifest Hope Gallery, hosted by artist Shepard Fairey and MovOn.org, will be displaying works by artists who support Barack Obama, and on Wednesday night San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will host Unconventional '08, with musical performances on an outdoor stage with Nada Surf, Silversun Pickups, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Cold War Kids and DJ Z Trip. Tickets are free, and will be available at the gallery.
In addition, there will be an intimate (and invite-only) songwriter-in-the-round performance, featuring Ben Gibbard of Death Cab, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley, Zooey Deschanel of She And Him, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, and Jonathan Rice. If you're not lucky enough to receive an invitation to this event, there will also be a public performance by Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla at the SEIU, HCAN, NEA and Progressive Allies Rally at 3pm on August 27th, in the Sunken Gardens Park. Other guests include Jim Hightower, Tom Hagerman, and Nick Urata of Devotchka. |
