If the line-up for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s January inauguration concert is any indication, the next Speaker of the House should have run with the Green Party: While the usual AARP-ready balladeers will be on hand (Tony Bennett, Carole King), the evening’s house band will include members of such stoner stalwarts as the Grateful Dead, Phish, and, ahem, Bruce Hornsby & the Range (come on, what did you think “Mandolin Rain” was really about?):
Please Join The House Democratic Leadership & The House Democratic Caucus For a Celebration Concert Honoring Speaker Nancy Pelosi
With Special Musical Performances by Tony Bennett, Carole King, Wyclef Jean And Your House Band Featuring Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, Bruce Hornsby, Warren Haynes, Mike Gordon, and Special Guests
If you want to see the show–Lord knows the idea of watching Wyclef and Bennett singing “Terrapin Station” is hard to resist–it’ll cost you a cool $1,000. But we’re guessing that if you stand outside with one finger in the air and a sign that says “Will trade viable immigration-reform plan 4 ticket,” you might be able to get in.
DCCC Celebration Concert [DCCC.org]
Will she let tapers in? Can’t wait ’til this show is up on nugs.net.
At least Lee Greenwood is out of a gig this January…
Too bad Mark Foley has left the House. Otherwise, Mike Gordon would have somebody with whom to exchange tips on paedophilia.
Too soon?
The House will come to order at 4:20.
Nicolae, anything but. In fact, I had forgotten all about Mike G.’s unfortunate brush with kiddie love until you reminded me.
Well done.
Pass the Dutchie to the left hand side apparently.
Will the “house band” play “Truckin’,” “Casey Jones,” or “Friend of the Devil?” What about other stoner classics? Will Carole King play “I Feel the Earth Move?” Should be interesting.
Will there be tailgating? Maybe Idolator could cover the event from a burrito stand in the parking lot.
Need a miracle!
I love how during the campaign the Republicans did everything they could to paint her as some out-of-touch San Francisco liberal, and now this is her hilarious end-zone dance.
Given his recent CC-luvin’ ways, wouldn’t Bobby Weir feel more at home on the other side of the aisle? On the other hand, who’s more champagne socialist than Pelosi?
“At least Lee Greenwood is out of a gig this January…”
Praise God.