Beastie Boys Rock Swing States for Barack

The Beastie Boys will hit the road later this month for a series of select dates as part of their 'Swing State Voter Awareness Tour.' Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Crosby and Nash, Santogold and Tenacious D will support the band when they pick up the mics for Barack Obama at shows in battleground states like Virginia, Minnesota and Wisconsin .

"We are going to do a few shows in hopes that we can remind people to vote," the Beasties announced. "This election is too important, too much is at stake to stay at home. We hope that you can come out, have a nice night, dance, sing, get your freak on, and then wake up the next morning and get everyone that you possibly can to get out and vote. If they have early voting in your state then ask people to vote early; Let's get everyone we can out there on election day."

"We are very excited about Obama," the trio adds. "Hope you all feel the same." Sale times and info for the three confirmed shows, which will also count representatives from Rock the Vote, are available through the band's website. Additional shows are expected to be announced shortly.

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