7/03/2008

Tweedy to Play Second Obama Benefit / Wilco Tour Dates

On July 11th, Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy will perform a concert
to raise money for his senator, Barack Obama, who is scheduled to make an appearance at the show. Tweedy first played a benefit for the presidential hopeful in December 2007.


So, what's Wilco up to? Well they hit the road later this month and here are the dates:

7-25 Fairbanks, AK
7-26 Anchorage, AK
8-01 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
(Wilco performance and Jeff Tweedy solo set)

8-04 Indianapolis, IN
8-06 Jacksonville, FL
8-07 Charleston, SC
8-08 Cary, NC
8-09 Baltimore, MD
8-10 Wilmington, DE
8-12 Lenox, MA
8-13 Brooklyn, NY
8-16 Jackson Hole, WY
8-18 Salt Lake City, UT
8-20 Boise, ID
8-21 Spokane, WA
8-23 Bend, OR
8-24 San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Festival
8-29 Stradbally, Ireland - Electric Picnic Festival