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Wilco, Jason Mraz, Phosphorescent Added to Farm Aid Lineup

By Ani Vrabel on 12:45 PM on July 22, 2009

For 29 years, music-and-food fest Farm Aid has been raising money and awareness for America's farmers. This year's concert, held in Maryland Heights, Mo. on Oct. 4, is shaping up to be quite an addition to the festival's rich history.... read more

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Dylan, Nelson and Mellencamp Tour Ballparks in Summer

By Rachel Dovey on 7:00 AM on April 28, 2009

Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, a trinity of music legends, have announced they'll be setting out on a Summer concert circuit of Minor League ballparks. While Dylan has been playing ballpark shows since 2004, this will be the first year the three will perform together in the diamond, though they've shared the stage in other settings.... read more

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Pete Seeger B-Day Party at Madison Square Garden to Feature Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Eddie Vedder and More

By Jay Sweet on 12:12 PM on March 23, 2009

Folk legend Pete Seeger is having a birthday party at Madison Square Garden. The fact that the environmentalist crusader and pioneer of protest music is turning a spry 90 is a big reason to celebrate on its own, but when the guest list includes Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Eddie Vedder, John Mellencamp, Ben Harper, Billy Bragg and Emmylou Harris, to name just a few of the 50+ artists scheduled to pay their respects on stage, it's time to kick up your heels and grab a ticket. ... read more

Found in: Blogs, Sweet Talk

Even More Great Art About the Midwest

By Nick Marino on 7:00 AM on March 11, 2009

Last week, I posted a list of the Greatest Art Ever Made About the Midwest, and invited your submissions for stuff I left out. Here, then—based on your comments, and on other stuff that popped into my head—is a follow-up list of more Midwestern goodness.... read more

Found in: Blogs, List of the Day

By Any Other Name: Santogold Meets Johnny Cougar

By Rachael Maddux on 4:51 PM on February 16, 2009

Last week, new-wavey Brooklyn singer/producer Santogold announced an abrupt change in the spelling of her name... read more

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John Mellencamp takes next Farm Aid to New England

By Michael Saba on 7:16 AM on July 16, 2008

For the first time, a Farm Aid concert will be taking place in New England. John Mellencamp will be bringing the annual big-ticket fundraiser to the Comcast Center in... read more

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