Yo La Tengo has lent its support to Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign by auctioning off its availability for concerts to benefit the Harris-Walz ticket.
Billed as “a series of intimate acoustic concerts for people willing to make a sizable donation,” the band will rank and prioritize event proposals “based on the amount of the anticipated contribution, its location, and the band’s availability,” according to a statement. “These shows will be private and no filming will be permitted. While the band is not performing, you may photograph as much as you like. The audience will be at the bidder’s discretion.”
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The ad continues: “Bring Georgia, Ira, and James to your backyard for a quiet get-together with your closest friends! Book a gathering in your living room, basement, barn, or local veterans’ hall for an audience of people you’ve never met in your life! The logistics are (mostly) your problem, but if you’re willing to spend big to support the Democratic ticket in 2024, Yo La Tengo will come to you.”
While the band has not specified the minimum requirement for “a sizable donation,” interested parties can make their offer through this shapeYo La Tengo added that it would be “useful” if the proposed events coincided with the upcoming dates of their tour.
On that note, Yo La Tengo already have a pair of shows scheduled in the Pacific Northwest before heading to the UK later this month. They'll return to the US in September for a run of East Coast dates. Check out the full schedule below and Get tickets here.
Since Harris' presidential campaign was announced in July, she has secured the… Charli XCX's endorsement and received permission from Beyoncé to use “Freedom” as her walk-out song. Additionally, Megan Thee Stallion and Bon Iver have made appearances at protests.
Yo La Tengo 2024 Tour Dates:
08/14 – Portland, OR @ Pioneer Courthouse Square #
08/15 – Seattle, WA @ Woodland Park Zoo #
08/25 – London, United Kingdom @ All Points East Festival
08/27 – Glasgow, United Kingdom @ SWG3 Galvanizers
08/29 – Leeds, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy
08/30 – Liverpool, United Kingdom @ Contents
08/29 – 09/01 – Dorset, United Kingdom @ End of the Road Festival
21/09 – Accord, New York at the Woodsist Festival
09/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head live
09/23 – Jersey City, New Jersey at White Eagle Hall
09/24 – Jersey City, New Jersey at White Eagle Hall
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