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DEVO and The Black Keys Team Up for Obama Benefit Print E-mail
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Written by Mike Greenhaus   
Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Akron, OH-bred bands DEVO and The Black Keys will team up for a Barack Obama benefit. Both groups will make a rare hometown appearance at Akron Civic Theatre Friday, October 17 in an effort to move the swing state’s vote left. According to a statement from DEVO, the official purpose of the benefit is to “to raise awareness and support for the candidacy of Barack Obama and democratic candidates in Summit County.” Along with The Pretenders, DEVO and The Black Keys are the most famous bands to emerge from Akron.

A limited number of tickets are on sale now at the Akron Civic Theatre Box Office by calling 330.253.2488 or visiting akroncivic.com, and through Ticketmaster by calling 330.945.9400 or 216.241.5555 or visiting ticketmaster.com.  Reserved seats are available for $25, $35 and $50.  A limited number of VIP tickets, which include a post show reception with band members, are available for $150.  All proceeds will benefit the Summit County Democratic Party.

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