Springsteen Announces Protest Festival Near Washington Before Midterms
The Story
Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello announced a one-day protest festival near Washington, D.C., scheduled for Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The event, called Power to the People, will feature headliners including Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, and Joan Baez.
Key Facts
- The festival was announced Wednesday during a Springsteen concert at Nationals Park in Washington.
- Springsteen performed political songs including “American Skin (41 Shots)” and “Streets of Minneapolis.”
- Springsteen said, “The Gestapo tactics of this president and this administration will not stand here,” and led an “ICE out!” chant.
- A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit VoteRiders and HeadCount.
- Also performing: Dropkick Murphys, Jack Black, Serj Tankian, Killer Mike, Taylor Momsen, and the Linda Lindas.
- Springsteen has long criticized President Donald Trump, who in turn called for a boycott of Springsteen’s shows, calling him a “total loser who spews hate.”
Conflicting Reports
The source article notes that Springsteen has criticized President Donald Trump, and that Trump has called Springsteen a “total loser who spews hate” and called for a boycott of his shows. No other conflicting reports are identified.
Still Unclear
The exact date of the midterm elections is not specified in the article beyond “a month before the midterm elections.”
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Bruce Springsteen, musician
- Tom Morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine
- Foo Fighters, band
- Dave Matthews, musician
- Brittany Howard, musician
- Joan Baez, musician
- President Donald Trump
- Dropkick Murphys, band
- Jack Black, musician/actor
- Serj Tankian, musician
- Killer Mike, musician
- Taylor Momsen, musician
- The Linda Lindas, band
Sources: abcnews.com
