Richard Essex/Eyewitness News | April 7, 2008
Bloomington - Dave Matthews brought music and a message to the Indiana University campus Sunday night.
The popular singer/songwriter performed a free concert at Assembly Hall, bringing in a packed house of young would-be voters to listen to him sing and remind them of the May 6 primary and Barack Obama. Students waited for hours starting late Saturday before being let inside for the show.
"I think there's, in this race more than has been the case, there are certain states that are more important," Matthews said. "Every state is important, but I think Indiana is going to be one of the deciding states."
The Obama campaign handed out the tickets at their offices around the state to Indiana residents or college students only. Students were asked to register to vote in exchange for the ticket.
"A big part of it, for me, is sort of the dimensions of his ideas," the singer said. "I think he does have real plans, although often the argument against him is he's all talk."
For the first time in 40 years, the Democratic presidential primary in Indiana has meaning, which is leading to big attention.
"It's an interesting time. It's been about 40 years since we've had a candidate that really inspires young people," Matthews said.
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