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Beastie Boys for Obama inauguration party

Sheryl Crow will join them at 'Rock The Vote' event

Beastie Boys are set to perform a special all-ages inaugural gala entitled ‘Hey, America Feels Kinda' Cool Again’ in Washington D.C. this month.

Sheryl Crow will also perform at the intimate event to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as US President. The gig is presented by Rock The Vote and Citizen Cope and Justin Jones will also play on the night.

The show will take place Monday, January 19 at the 9:30 Club. Doors open at 8pm and the show will begin at 9pm.

Tickets will go on sale at 10am tomorrow (January 10) here, or by phone at 800.955.5566. There is a four-ticket limit per customer.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Rock The Vote.

--By our New York staff.
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MIllaDumpsPaul 

Jan 11, 2009

Instead of "Hey America Feels Kinda Cool Again" how about " Holy Shit That Was A Close One, I Feel Like I Just Got Out Of 8 Years InThe Dark Ages.

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