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Listen Up! Inauguration Edition

This week, Listen Up!, our music column, wonders: What artists will perform at next month’s inauguration? Plenty of names have been thrown around, but we want to know what you think. Tell us who should perform at Obama’s inauguration—and why—in the comments.

By Alejandro Salinas

As January 20 draws closer, one of the topics being discussed is who’ll perform at the various inauguration balls and galas. Already, more than a few names have been thrown into the mix. There’s talk about Bruce Springsteen, a staunch Obama supporter, and Stevie Wonder, whom the President-elect called his “musical hero” in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine. Beyoncé has expressed interest in participating, which almost guarantees the presence of her hubby, rapper Jay-Z. Then there’s Bob Dylan, another Obama favorite, and Will.i.am, the man responsible for the “Yes We Can” viral video.

Recently, reports have surfaced about Shakira being contacted by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to perform—reports that have yet to be denied or confirmed by said committee.

Now, these all sound like solid choices, but aren’t we forgetting something? Or rather, two young someones? That’s right, we’re talking about first daughters Sasha and Malia—and we bet there’s no one they’d rather see perform more on Inauguration Day than the Jonas Brothers.

Then there’s the local angle to consider. After all, the new President will be spending the next four years in our city, so he should be familiarized with DC’s music scene. Inaugural committee, in case you’re wondering who’d fit the bill, we’d like to nominate the indie band These United States. C’mon, the name alone makes the band the perfect choice.

What do you think, dear readers? Tell us in the comments who should rock the inauguration!


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Posted by: zman, Jan 20, 2009 09:10:49 PM

Michael Franti & Spearhead of course!

www.spearheadvibrations.com

Posted by: Mom, Jan 10, 2009 01:43:15 PM

Not only IS Retha performing, the concert IS FREE, and at a major venue.

well so, radiohead and the cold war boys. I also like less indie performers like Gnarls Barkley or Gavin Degraw. so whois actually gonna show, and where?

Posted by: G. Hill, Jan 08, 2009 01:44:34 PM

I think that the young ones r really cool to see the Jonas Brothers sing in their Dads inaurguration! The Jonas Brothers Rule

Posted by: miriam, Jan 08, 2009 07:43:57 AM

Jonas Brothers!
and im not just saying that so i can see them

okay maybe i am but anyways they are amazing and should play at it.

Posted by: Kasey, Dec 26, 2008 01:58:33 PM

Well, I’m not famous. I am undiscovered. I am a "Main St. America" local yocal singer. I recorded a wonderful Tribute to Barack Obama. Wish I could sing at the Inauguration. Just me and my guitar. Um? www.myspace.com/robinhackett
Check me out singinging Imagine by John Lennon with excerpts ob Barack Obama’s acceptance speech.
Happy Inauguration
www.robinhackett.com

Posted by: Robin Hackett, Dec 20, 2008 08:42:48 AM

If the Jonas Brothers come anywhere close to the Inauguration I will just puke. I don’t care if the Obama girls like them, they have NO place in these celebrations. The youngest one isn’t even old enough to vote. Gag.

Posted by: Jay, Dec 12, 2008 07:25:20 AM

I think Obama should choose great LOCAL talent such as guitar legend, Tom Principato, who is one of the most unique guitarists around, combining his rich blues background with high-energy rock, and a highly charged, emotionally expressive delivery.

Posted by: Jo Beth Elliott, Dec 11, 2008 10:30:23 AM

jonas brothers. because its a good way to get children and teens to tune in and care more about it.

and Obama’s daughters are HUGE fans.

(:
fun for all.

Posted by: brigid, Dec 10, 2008 03:33:52 PM

The Queen of Soul "Aretha" Having shared a vital role in music and inspired so many others, She is by far my first choise. Having performed for former President Clinton with "I dreamed the dream" her voice there would continue this historical event.

Posted by: L.J. Coleman, Dec 10, 2008 07:40:01 AM

was that sarcasm about the jonas brothers? ...stop scaring me.

Posted by: ?, Dec 10, 2008 06:22:35 AM

Wilco. Huge supporters, Chicago based, played a bunch of Obama events, and all around amazing band.

Posted by: A., Dec 09, 2008 01:48:33 PM

Jonas Brothers because their music is fun has a great beat and (almost) anyone under the age of 39 loves them

Posted by: makenzie, Dec 09, 2008 01:38:26 PM

Chuck Brown, the father of go-go!

Posted by: Catherine, Dec 09, 2008 01:37:17 PM

No Doctors.
Gestures.
Lasse Marhaug.

Posted by: ben w, Dec 09, 2008 01:17:23 PM

R. Kelly - "I Believe I Can fly"
Micheal Jackson - "Black Or White"
Stevie Wonder - "Ebony and Ivory"
En Vogue - "Free Your Mind"
Smash Mouth - "Why Can’t We Be Friends"

Posted by: Rick O., Dec 09, 2008 12:58:27 PM

Also, I don’t know how to spell "Inauguration" . . .

Posted by: Jolly, Dec 09, 2008 12:58:18 PM

I hope The Pierces and The Faders will be involved, mostly because I like to imagine that the inaugaration ball will be EXACTLY like season one of Gossip Girl and season two of Veronica Mars. Also, I watch too much television.

Posted by: Jolly, Dec 09, 2008 12:55:42 PM

These United States are also hoping to be nominated for the office of Secretary of State of Indie Rock.

It is a highly underpaid position - and despite the frequent accusations of "selling out", most people save for a few bloggers still haven’t even heard of it.

We are sitting by our myspace page, wordy digressions and pedal steels a’ready. We can pass the beard background test. Friend us!



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