As January 20th looms ever closer, Donald Trump’s shortlist for musical performers at his inauguration is pretty pitiful. Turns out, if you repeatedly align yourself with old-world conservatism, hate groups and an unflinching discrimination towards women, artists will steer clear.
Showing increasing desperation after Trump’s first choice Elton John declined an invitation (and supposedly many others), the president elect has started to offer payment for the performance in an unprecedented and pathetic plea for popular support.
With the setlist for Donald Trump’s inauguration growing more and more depressing, we thought we’d give a shoutout to any Aussies keen on stepping up to the lectern.
According to The Wrap, the current shortlist includes Kid Rock, Ted Nugent and an undecided Garth Brooks. Hardly a presidential lineup.
Listen up Aussies: you may not be born in the USA, but you can’t discredit the publicity of performing in front of 200 million people at once. We’re confident that pretty much every band we’ve covered in 2016 kicks more ass than Kid Rock, and we’re certain that you’re better than Ted Nugent (I know it doesn’t sound like one, but that’s a compliment).
So if you don’t mind standing side by side with a women hating, insult hurling, soon-to-be-dictator, then put your name forward. Add a little grace to the train wreck Trump’s inauguration will be.
Via Consequence of Sound.
