ASHEVILLE, NC -- American roots music troubadours, Donna the Buffalo and Peter Rowan, are teaming up with Ben Cohen, Co-Founder of Ben Jerry's, for The Stampede: A tour to raise awareness to the inappropriate use of corporate money in politics. Peter Rowan says, “At last, it comes around again; making music with Donna the Buffalo, one of my favorites.” In the Fall of 2015, The Stampede lands in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, North Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois. Stay tuned for more dates to be announced.

The Stampede is led by Ben Cohen, Co-Founder of Ben and Jerry’s. It uses a simple and effective tactic of rubber stamping messages on paper currency as a demonstration of public demand and outrage.
"Since 2000, special interest groups have poured over $11 billion into federal elections. The absurd level of money in politics from corporations and billionaires is raping and corrupting our democracy. The Stampede is a demonstration of public outrage and its working," stated Cohen.
“As a band, we have made a long term commitment to join this burgeoning movement,” says Jeb Puryear of Donna the Buffalo. “It is clear to us that we will never get significant government action on issues like healthcare, student debt, wall street banks, the environment, and corporate tax evasion until we outlaw legalized corporate bribery of our politicians.”

By special arrangement Stampede rubber stamps, which normally sell for $10, will be available at the shows for a suggested donation of $5. Every stamped bill gets seen by 875 people once it goes into circulation. If 3000 stampers stamps three bills a day for a year it will create 2.8 BILLION impressions as the bills go into circulation.  
"Its totally legal and it’s very satisfying to stamp a stack of bills knowing you're part of a growing grassroots movement putting this message out there," says Puryear.                        

Circle S Records artist SaraBeth will host and perform a benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank on Monday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub.

“When asked to host this event, I couldn't hesitate especially when I found out it was benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank, who does so much for the community!  After a few calls to my gal pals, the lineup was set!  The night includes some of my incredibly talented friends and co-writers!  It's a winning combination hanging out with great people and playing music all while giving back to our Nashville community.” SaraBeth said

The lineup includes, Leah Turner, Jordyn Stoddard, April Kry, Colby Dee and others.
For admission, please bring canned goods, preferably tomato products.

Nashville, TN --- July 31, 2015 --- The incomparable, GRAMMY® award winning band ALABAMA gave their fans a chance to listen to their new single “Wasn’t Through Lovin’ You Yet” last night at People.com.  This morning, the band reveals the complete track list for the highly anticipated release, SOUTHERN DRAWL, due in stores onSeptember 18th on BMG.  Fans can pre-order Southern Drawl now on iTunes, Amazon or from the ALABAMA store.

People.com Magazine proclaimed “the iconic country band will release their first album of original material in over 14 years” and calls their new single “an emotional tune that caught (Randy) Owen’s ear right away.”  Lead singer Owen added  "It got my attention the first time I heard it, and I asked to hear it again two and three times and knew it was powerful.  It can be a guy talking to his girlfriend or wife or it can be the three of us talking to our fans. Either way it is a wonderful song and we got to put the magic Alabama harmony on it."