Okkervil River Launch Tour, Help Fans Go Green

Photo by Eirik LandeOh, Okkervil River, you know just how to hit us where it hurts. The folk-rockers kick off their late summer/early fall tour tonight in Lawrence, Kansas, and they're "going green" for the jaunt by purchasing carbon offsets to make up for their role in mucking up the environment by traveling around. But, as they remind us, "over 80% of a concert's CO2 footprint is from the fans' commute." As such, they're encouraging fans to ride bikes, carpool, or take public transit to the sh...

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13:09 on September 11 2008

On the Breaking Blog: Hype Monitor Featuring Okkervil River

Rolling Stone — The Internet is like the floor of a stock exchange, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what’s a good buy and what’s a total bear. Luckily, the Breaking blog’s w... more info

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07:50 on September 12 2008

Okkervil River mark new album release with eight video Youtube series

DrownedInSound — Okkervil River are to mark the release of their forthcoming album The Stand Ins with an eight video Youtube series... more info

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10:15 on September 12 2008