Beastie Boys Embark On Swing-State Tour.

With ten days left before the presidential election, The Beastie Boys are embarking on a tour through crucial swing states to help encourage voters to cast their vote on Nov. 4.

According to a news post on beastieboys.com, over 35 percent of registered voters--more than 70 million people--chose not to show up at the polls four years ago; more people vote for American Idol than do for our nation's highest political office.

The Boys and several other artists are slated to hit the road starting on Oct. 28 and running right up to Nov. 3, in North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado.

Other acts on the bill include:Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Crosby & Nash, Santogold, Tenacious D, and other special guests.

Representatives from the Rock The Vote will also at the shows to distribute information on local polling sites, including early voting locations where available.

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