A number of bands from Chicago and other U.S. cities have been selected to play during the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama in January, local media reported Thursday.
A group of musicians from Chicago will play a show dubbed "The Big Shoulders Inauguration Ball" on January 19, the eve of the inauguration in Washington.
The show is being organized by local rock club the Hideout and Interchange, a volunteer group that encourages political involvement through underground art.
The organizers describe the event as a "celebration of citizen politics, independent music and Windy City civic pride."
Five musicians from the Blazing River Freedom Band, part of the larger Lesbian and Gay Band Association, will play at Obama's inauguration parade.
This will be the first inaugural parade with an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender group. The Lesbian and Gay Band Association played for former President Bill Clinton's two inaugurations, but only as sideline and pre-parade entertainment.
Inaugural committee spokesman Chris Mather said this year's committee, which screened 1,382 groups, picked bands and events to reflect "our common values" and the country's history.
Source:Xinhua
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