SUFJAN, BYRNE, STEWART

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On August 23rd, 826NYC and The Bowery Presents present Revenge of the Book Eaters, a star-studded night featuring some of today's most recognized names in indie-rock, literature, and comedy, including Sufjan Stevens (in a rare solo acoustic performance), Jon Stewart, David Byrne (alone, onstage, with a guitar), Dave Eggers (best-selling author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius), Sarah Vowell (best-selling author and This American Life contributor), John Hodgman (Daily Show regular and author of The Areas of My Expertise) and John Roderick (The Long Winters) and special guests to be announced in an evening that promises once and for all to settle the debate: words or music - which is better?

The evening will benefit 826NYC, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students aged 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

August 23, 2006
The Beacon Theater
New York, NY
Host: John Hodgman
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[Published on: 7/12/06]
 

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Tan starstarstarstarstar Wed 7/12/2006 03:11PM
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Tan

This might be the greatest event ever created. Seriously.

mudsharkrecords starstarstarstarstar Wed 7/12/2006 03:34PM
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mudsharkrecords

I agree....great cause! great music! Sufjan rocks!

Jets19rule starstarstarstar Wed 7/12/2006 07:12PM
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Jets19rule

i don't know what to expect... i love that

Juan starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/13/2006 08:35AM
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Wow!!! Jon Stewart and the Daily Show may be the only television show worth watching these days. I say... Stewart for President!!!

Rinosquad starstarstar Thu 7/13/2006 11:06AM
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DB will be sweet. Best event ever? Uhhh . . . .yeah . . . definitely not. Seriously.

scj471 starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/13/2006 12:12PM
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i bought tickets. i'm stoked. ticketmaster didn't indicate the presence of Mr. Byrne, however. dun dun dun...

rejunkulous Thu 7/13/2006 08:52PM
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rejunkulous

Haha, I love the pic they used of Jon Stewart. This sounds like an interesting benefit show.

roachster starstarstarstarstar Fri 7/14/2006 11:32AM
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They need to take this act on the road! I would be there in a second if it was within driving distance.

Zander75 Sun 7/16/2006 05:25PM
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Zander75

scj471 :: 7/13/2006 12:12 AM ::
i bought tickets. i'm stoked. ticketmaster didn't indicate the presence of Mr. Byrne, however. dun dun dun..."

Actually, if you read the information, this posting here on Jambase came DIRECTLY from the ticket-BASTARD info.

LOOKS AMAZING AND I WISH I COULD MAKE IT! Please support this, everyone!

shopunit Wed 7/19/2006 12:08PM
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A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is one of my top 3 favorite books. I will not be going into all the reasons why. Not here at least.