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Tom Morello Plays Occupy Wall Street!

published by Jose Vasquez on 10/13/11 4:59pm
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Oct 13, 2011 - NEW YORK  Tom Morello, aka The Nightwatchman played an acoustic set for an appreciative crowd at Occupy Wall Street today. Members of IVAW and allies served as an informal security crew including Fernando Braga, Joseph Carter, Selena Coppa, Andrew Johnson, Jonathan Stribling-Uss and Jose Vasquez.

Morello gave a rousing speech via the "people's mic" and then played a four songs including The Fabled City, Save the Hammer for the Man (w/ Carl Restivo), This Land is Your Land, and World Wide Rebel Songs.

Special thanks to Tom and Carl for reaching out to IVAW. And to Brady, Toy, Sophia, and Patrick of Gold Village Entertainment. And to all the dedicated folks at Occupy Wall Street!

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