The Beastie Boys announced details of their "Get Out and Vote" tour last week, including some dates (October 28, November 1-2) and such supporting acts as Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Norah Jones and Tenacious D. In an E-mail statement, the group explained, "This election is too important to stay at

Reuters - The Beastie Boys have drafted Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson and Ben Harper to join them on the Get Out and Vote tour, which will begin October 28 in Richmond, Va. Shows are also set for November 1 in St. Paul, Minn., and November 2 in Milwaukee.

Our last report on Johnny Cash's posthumous goings-on took the opportunity presented by Johnny Cash Remixed to illuminate the similarities between country music and rap. It turns out the comparison was more apt than we could have imagined. Judging from the Cash output planned for this month alone, the Man in Black rivals Tupac in sheer quantity ...

The Black Keys, Cat Power, Sheryl Crow and Sun Volt are among the bands performing at a tribute to folk pioneer Woody Guthrie and American author John Steinbeck.

Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow and Will.I.Am performed live at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, at the Mile High Stadium - home to the Denver Broncos American football team.