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Happy Super Tuesday, Americans! As the Democratic and Republican front-runners duke it out state-by-state for that elusive party nomination and citizens of this fair land puzzle over the complex delegate process, the indie rock political bloc continues to mobilize.

This Thursday, February 7-- not long after the Super Tuesday dust has settled-- Bright Eyes and M. Ward will take to the stage at Omaha's Slowdown to voice their support for their candidate of choice: Senator Barack Obama. This is of course not the first time Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst has sung praises of Obama; the Saddle Creek songsmith previously rocked an Iowa caucus rally back in January.

Joining Bright Eyes and Ward at the Slowdown hoedown are Jim Ward (Sparta, ex-At the Drive-In) and San Francisco's Secret Life of Sparrows.

Should you plan on checking out this free gig, be prepared to put your (metaphorical) money where your mouth is: "You must either register to vote or sign a pledge card in order to get a ticket," according to the Slowdown website, and the free tickets don't necessarily guarantee admission.

Nebraska will hold primaries for both major parties on May 13, 2008 its Democratic caucus on February 9 and its Republican counterpart May 13. Given the incredibly tight races in each camp this election year, votes cast that day those days could very well make a huge difference.

Thanks to reader Matthew Helt for the heads up.