As Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continue his “Fighting Oligarchy” across America, they’ll by joined by a special group of musical guests for his upcoming rally in Los Angeles. Neil Young, Maggie Rogers, and Joan Baez will play sets, as will indie artists Jeff Rosenstock, Indigo De Souza, and the Red Pears. LA’s Raise Gospel Choir will also perform.
The rally will take place next Saturday, April 12th at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. PT with the rally slated to begin at 1:00 p.m. To RSVP, click here.
“It has been easy to feel powerless and alone since the election and seeing the massive crowds of people who are also tired of this bullshit attending these events (cornball alert) has filled my heart with hope,” Rosenstock wrote on social media. “I am beyond honored to be a part of this playing some songs. SHOW UP EARLY AND WATCH ME TRY MY BEST LOL.”
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Sanders and AOC’s rallies came to fruition following Donald Trump’s second presidential election. According to the Vermont Senator’s website, the tour’s goal is to decide “how we move forward to take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country.” Following the Los Angeles rally, the duo will speak to crowds in Las Vegas, Tempe, Denver, and Tucson. learn more, check out Sanders’ website here.
The Armed recently performed at Sanders’ Michigan stop, covering the Stooges’ “Search and Destroy.”
