REMAINING BATTLEGROUND STATE DATES CONFIRMED

Beastie Boys and friends have confirmed the remaining dates of the Get Out and Vote 08 tour of the swing states crucial  to the upcoming election. Joining the band in various markets will be Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Crosby & Nash, Santogold, Tenacious D, as well as representatives from Rock The Vote, who will be on hand to distribute information on local polling sites, including early voting locations where available.

The newly announced dates and lineups are:

Oct 27 Charlotte, NC Amos Southend
Beastie Boys / Sheryl Crow / Santogold

Oct 29 Youngstown, OH Chevrolet Center
Beastie Boys / Sheryl Crow / Ben Harper / Norah Jones

Oct 30 Dayton, OH Hara Arena
Beastie Boys / Sheryl Crow / Ben Harper

The Oct. 27 Charlotte date goes on sale THURSDAY via www.etix.com. Tickets for the Oct. 29 & 30  dates go on sale FRIDAY at 10 a.m. at venue box offices and at Ticketmaster locations.

The full Get Out and Vote 08 itinerary and on-sale info including the new and previously announced shows is as follows:

Oct 27 Charlotte, NC Amos Southend
Beastie Boys / Sheryl Crow / Santogold
ON SALE THURSDAY VIA ETIX.COM

Oct 28 Richmond, VA – Richmond Coliseum
Beastie Boys/Jack Johnson/Norah Jones/Santogold
ON SALE NOW VIA VENUE BOX OFFICE AND TICKETMASTER

Oct 29 Youngstown, OH Chevrolet Center
Beastie Boys / Sheryl Crow / Ben Harper / Norah Jones
ON SALE FRIDAY VIA VENUE BOX OFFICE AND TICKETMASTER
Oct 30 Dayton, OH Hara Arena
Beastie Boys / Sheryl Crow / Ben Harper
ON SALE FRIDAY VIA VENUE BOX OFFICE AND TICKETMASTER

Nov 1 St. Paul, MN – Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Beastie Boys/Ben Harper/Tenacious D
ON SALE FRIDAY VIA VENUE BOX OFFICE AND TICKETMASTER
Nov 2 Milwaukee, WI – U.S. Cellular Arena
Beastie Boys/Ben Harper/Crosby & Nash/Tenacious D
ON SALE NOW VIA VENUE BOX OFFICE AND TICKETMASTER
For further information, check beastieboys.com or www.getoutandvote08.org