Pearl Jam to Headline August 29th Benefit Concert in Missoula, Montana
Tickets for this show will go on sale Saturday, July 23rd at 10 a.m. MDT through limited TicketsWest outlets, including: |
Big Sky Brewery
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Red Lion Kalispel Center
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Albertson’s
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MSU Bobcat Ticket Office
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Cactus Records
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Borders
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Proceeds to Support Jon Tester’s U.S. Senate Election Bid
On Sale July 23rd at 10 A.M. at limited TicketsWest outlets, Big Sky Brewery, online at www.ticketswest.com or by phone at 1-800-325-SEAT
Pearl Jam will return to Missoula for a one night only benefit concert to support Montana Senate President Jon Tester’s election bid for the U.S. Senate. Set for Monday, August 29, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. MDT at the Adams Event Center in Missoula, Montana, the event will help to raise money for the campaign while introducing Senator Jon Tester and his solutions to the key issues affecting Montana.
Tickets for this show will go on sale Saturday, July 23rd at 10 a.m. MDT through limited TicketsWest outlets, including the Big Sky Brewery in Missoula, Montana, online at www.ticketswest.com or by phone at 1-800-325-SEAT (7328) on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket prices are $46 plus applicable service charges. Fans will be allowed to purchase up to four tickets apiece. Visit www.ticketswest.com for a list of participating TicketsWest outlets.
“I have known Jeff Ament for years and I think it is wonderful that Pearl Jam wants to come out and lend their support and help me raise awareness about my campaign and to help raise the money I will need to defeat a sitting U.S. Senator,” said Senate President Jon Tester. “I am committed to the people of Montana and pleased that Jeff Ament and Pearl Jam are stepping forward to show their commitment to our future once again.”
Jeff Ament, Pearl Jam founding member and bassist, helped to bring this event together because of his ties to Big Sandy, Montana and his commitment to the state’s family farmers and underserved communities. Over the past eight years he has been actively involved in Montana including supporting the 1998 Hoopfest as well as being involved in refurbishing sports facilities for Montana Parks and Recreation and building a skateboard park for the Missoula YMCA. Whether supporting Red Feather Development Corporation’s efforts or staying abreast of Native American issues throughout the West, Jeff and Pearl Jam are committed to making a difference in this region.
“The future of Montana depends on keeping communities in rural Montana alive and well,” said band member Jeff Ament. “We see too many of our young folks leaving to look for work and a future elsewhere because too many of our small, rural communities are struggling. Electing Jon Tester to the U.S. Senate is one of the best things we can do for the future of Montana and our kids because he will work hard to save our Montana way of life. I’m glad we can do this benefit concert and help Jon win this election.”
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Senator Jon Tester and Jeff Ament at Home in Big Sandy, Montana (from left to right) Jeff Ament, Otis (front) and Senator Jon TesterMontana Senate President Jon Tester and his long-time friend Jeff Ament announce a Pearl Jam benefit concert in support of Senator Tester’s election bid for the U.S. Senate. Set for Monday, August 29, 2005 at the Adams Event Center in Missoula, Montana, the event will help to raise money for the campaign while introducing the band’s broad fan-base to Senator Jon Tester and his solutions to the issues affecting Montana. The event is one of only a handful of special shows the band will play in the U.S. this year. Photo Credit: Ken Blackbird |
Pearl Jam has a long tradition of working to engage fans of all ages in the political process. Most recently they took part in last fall’s Vote for Change concert tour as a part of their ongoing work to get young people registered to vote and involved in important issues. This latest effort demonstrates the band’s ongoing commitment to exercising their rights and supporting those candidates who they feel will make a difference on the local, state and federal levels.
For more information, visit the official Pearl Jam website.
Ticket Buying Restrictions
Tickets purchased for the Pearl Jam August 29th show are a federal political contribution. To comply with federal campaign laws, you will be asked to provide or verify certain information:
• You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase tickets
• You must be a US citizen or resident alien
• You must purchase tickets using your own credit card
• You cannot purchase tickets on behalf of a corporation, labor organization, federal contractor or national bank
• You cannot be a federal contractor
• You cannot make contributions in excess of $2,100 per election to a federal political campaign
• Contributions or gifts to Montanans for Tester are a political contribution and are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes
• Ticket purchases are considered political contributions to Montanans for Tester, and are subject to all federal contribution limits and source restrictions
• Donors will be asked to provide name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer in accordance with Federal laws for campaign contribution reporting
• For more information, visit www.testerforsenate.com
• Event presented and paid for by Montanans for Tester
For Montanans for Tester interview inquiries, or press credentials at the Missoula concert, please contact Bill Lombardi with Montanans for Tester at 406-459-8860.
Contributions or gifts to Montanans for Tester are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Paid for by Montanans for Tester
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