Art rockers Devo will be returning to their roots for an October 17 political benefit in their native Akron, OH. All proceeds from the Duty Now for the Future concert will go towards the Summit County Democratic Party's campaign efforts for presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama. Reserved seats for the event, booked at the Akron Civic Theatre, are priced at face value intervals of $25, $35 and $50. A VIP ticket package is also available for a face value of $150, and will grant access to a post-show reception with the band. The four founding members of Devo (comprised of two sets of brothers) will be in attendance: Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerry Casale and Bob Casale. The group chose their homestate for the benefit because of its election-time status as a key battleground state. In a statement on the band's Web...
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