NY Promoter Wants Springsteen to Upstage Bush

[russian33]

A New York concert promoter has mounted an online campaign to "draft" Bruce Springsteen (news) to headline a rock 'n roll show to upstage the Republican National Convention on the night it nominates President Bush (news - web sites) to run for another term.

The "Concert for Change," would be held Sept. 1 at Giants Stadium, across the Hudson River from the Republicans' meeting at Madison Square Garden, said promoter and Democratic activist Andrew Rasiej, who has reserved the date at Springsteen's New Jersey home venue that he routinely sells out when he tours.

"This is a simple idea that captures the imagination of Americans opposed to George Bush," Rasiej told Reuters.

An online petition at www.draftbruce.com has been signed by about 50,000 people in 10 days since it was launched, Rasiej said, adding he had also reached out to acts such as REM, The Dave Matthews Band, Bob Dylan (news) and Carlos Santana.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=638&e=1&u=/nm/20040622/en_nm/campaign_concert_dc

[IrateCitizen]

1. Forget Giants' Stadium -- do it in Central Park!

Giants' Stadium is a nightmare for anyone to get to that isn't on the West Side of the Hudson -- and even if you're close by, the traffic is a real bear. If the concert were held in the city, then people could take the trains in to attend it from all over the metro area.

[russian33]

3. you're right about Giants Stadium

went there for a concert once from Queens, mid-week...holy hell!

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. although i've already signed the petition.........

i'm glad to see this story on yahoo. rated it a 5. thank you.

[zbdent]

4. Be nice if the Boss would hold a "benefit" live "free concert"

broadcast at the very same time as Bush getting the re-coronation.