WASHINGTON - September 9 - The Progressive Democrats of America (PDA), a new political organization, will register voters and recruit volunteers at the Ani DiFranco VOTE DAMMIT! Tour in the presidential swing states.

Di Franco, a strong Dennis Kucinich supporter during the Democratic Primaries, has invited PDA to "table" at her concerts. Ms. Di Franco will also be donating tickets to PDA for fundraising use.

PDA Director Tim Carpenter said, "We are honored to join Ms. Di Franco. She understands that if we want progressives to vote for Democrats, we must support organizations like PDA which are working to transform the Party into a force for social justice, environmental sanity, and true democracy. Ani understands Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is dedicated to building the "progressive wing of the progressive wing" of the Democratic Party, with a long-term goal of transforming the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) and corporate-dominated Party into a force for progressive social change. She is committed to be a part of that transformation and we look forward to working with her."

Comedian Margaret Cho will be joining Ani for shows in Minneapolis, Madison, and East Lansing while Suzanne Westenhoefer brings the laughter to earlier tour stops. Musicians and political activists Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers will be special guests at the New Orleans, Memphis, and Eureka Springs dates. Songwriter Dan Bern will open many of the shows as well.

The Feminist Majority Foundation and local and regional peace and justice, civil rights, environmental, and other progressive organizations will also register voters and educate people about these issues. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will be donated to these organizations, and they'll be given a set of tickets to use in their own registration drives.

DATE DAY CITY ST VENUE

9/10/2004 Fri Pittsburgh PA Palace Theatre

9/11/2004 Sat Baltimore MD Lyric Opera House

9/12/2004 Sun Richmond VA Carpenter Center for the Perf. Arts

9/14/2004 Tue Jacksonville FL Florida Theatre

9/15/2004 Wed Orlando FL House of Blues

9/17/2004 Fri Pompano Beach FL Pompano Beach Amphitheatre

9/18/2004 Sat Tampa Bay FL Tampa Bay PAC

9/19/2004 Sun Atlanta GA The Tabernacle

9/21/2004 Tue New Orleans LA House of Blues

9/22/2004 Wed Memphis TN The New Daisy Theater

9/23/2004 Thu Eureka Springs AR The Auditorium

9/25/2004 Sat Sioux City IA Orpheum Theatre

9/26/2004 Sun Minneapolis MN Northrup Auditorium

9/28/2004 Tue Madison WI Overture Hall

9/29/2004 Wed East Lansing MI MSU Auditorium

10/1/2004 Fri Columbus OH PromoWest Pavilion

10/2/2004 Sat Erie PA Warner Theatre

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