A Simple Symbol of Friendship and Hope

By Andy Bernstein on July 21, 2014

Flowers and a photo won’t stop a war on the other side of the world. But it’s tiny acts of love and solidarity, echoed across social media, that plant the seeds of peace.

Join Dispatch, The Disco Biscuits and Members of the Grateful Dead At our Gathering of the Vibes Fundraiser

By HeadCount on July 18, 2014

HeadCount will be hosting two backstage VIP events at Gathering of the Vibes – Saturday Aug 2nd with Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart and The Disco Biscuits, and Sunday Aug 3rd with Dispatch

Israel-Palestine Conflict Rocking the Music World

By Sarah Tardo on July 16, 2014

With artists being asked to take a stand on the Israel-Palestine conflict, perhaps it’s an opportunity to open up a healthy dialogue. Right now though, the bitterness of the debate is reflected in the outcries and backlash that meet artists who visit Israel, or refuse to.

Interview: #GoVote Artist Tripp Shealy

By Sarah Madigan on July 14, 2014

“I definitely believe in the power of voting… I think a lot of people have the right idea but don’t realize we have to take action to make things happen!” – Tripp Shealy

How Wayne Coyne Showed His Humanity By Stopping A Show

By Andy Bernstein on

Wayne Coyne brought a shot to screeching halt out of concert for one fan, and reminded everyone what a festival is all about.

Participation Row is Back at Lockn’!

By HeadCount on July 10, 2014

With help from Qello Concerts, Participation Row will return to Lockn’ for a second year.

Students Battle NC Voting Laws

By Sarah Madigan on

North Carolina students are using a never-before-seen defense to battle obstructions to youth voting.

Interview: #GoVote Artist David Welker

By Sarah Madigan on July 7, 2014

“It sometimes seems like factions in this country would like to take us back to the dark ages, but younger voters are looking for true cultural progress.” – David Welker

Illinois Gets Early Voting, Same-Day Registration — For a Year

By Angela Linneman on July 2, 2014

Illinois is expanding access to early voting and making it easier for public university students to vote. But not everyone is happy about it.

Point/Counterpoint: Two Perspectives on the Hobby Lobby Ruling

By Sarah Tardo, Arielle Napoli, Miranda Willson, and Sarah Madigan on July 1, 2014

Hobby Lobby: a setback for women, or a reasonable protection of religious liberty? HeadCounters debate the question.