Rock for Change This Sunday

(A note about this already went out to the CSCC mailing list, but I thought a reminder would be helpful. This message is from Sue Mahon, of Volunteers for Obama, about the concert on Sunday. Personally, the quote from Earl Pickens cracked me up. -JG)

Dear friends -
I would like to invite you to an all-day rally and free concert this Sunday, October 26th, at Hufnagle Park in Lewisburg in support of the Democratic candidates Barack Obama (President), Steve Connolley (State Representative), Trey Casimir (State Senate), and Chris Carney (U.S. House of Representatives). The concert starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 5pm and the featured acts are: Depotorhead (11am), Faculty Lounge (12 p.m.), The Blind Chitlin Kahunas (1 p.m.), Earl Pickens & The Band Named Thunder (2 p.m.), The Sweetbriars (3 p.m.), and Nicholas Horner (4 p.m.).

Unless you've been living on Mars for the past few years, you will know that this is an amazing line-up of the best of our local bands, all gathered in one place on one day. And all have jumped at the chance to share their music with us in support of our Democratic candidates.

So don't let them down! Or as Earl Pickens, a vocal Obama supporter who had the thrill of opening for Barack Obama at a campaign rally in Lancaster in April after the campaign took note of his "Obama Everywhere" youtube videos, had this to say: “You can't spell 'Barack Obama' without R-O-C-K. Try it. You can't do it. You can only spell 'Baa bama'. And you can't spell 'rally' without "P-I-C-K-E-N-S." Okay, you can actually still spell rally. The point is: this rally is going to rock. Great bands, a great cause, in a great location. What else do you want? Grilled bratwurst? Done. There will be grilled bratwurst at this event. Now you HAVE to go.”

During the concert, there will be a free full kids program, where children can get involved by coloring pictures, making spirit sticks to wave during the shows, getting their faces painted, or playing games with other children. Local artist Nancy Cleaver will also be creating her gorgeous 10' diameter Peace Mandala next to the gazebo.

And last, but not least - especially if it's a bit chilly! - there WILL be grilled bratwurst to warm you up. And hot drinks, hamburgers and chicken. So please do come and join us - and send this e-mail on to all your friends! The concert is open to all and there will be volunteers on hand to answer questions and sign people up if they'd like to help 'Get Out the Vote'. The Obama campaign has organized a final push up to November 4th, and every person interested in helping elect these candidates is encouraged to get involved.Anyone with questions is encouraged to call me at 570-244-6883, Charles Facka at 570-246-8069 or Earl Pickens at 570-522-8123.

[Update:] In case of inclement weather, Brasserie Louis has generously offered to open their doors for us for the event. So thank you, Brasserie! We plan on doing a little drought dance for good weather, but should we not succeed, I can think of no better place to spend a Sunday afternoon listening to great music and mingling with friends and family than the Brasserie. For those of you who don't know where it is - it's at 101 Market Street in Lewisburg. See you there!