We Are DEVOcrats!

Too bad Republican fans of the band won't want to see this reunion show...the money's going into the coffers of Summit County's Democratic Party and to help get Sen. Barack Obama elected next month.

The big show is set for the Akron Civic Theater, naturally, and according to a joint news release from Anita Mothersbaugh (wife of Mark) and Wayne Jones (head of the local Dems) should rake in some serious green for the blues.

"Ohio is where we need to be," says Mark Mothersbaugh quoted in the release noting Anita reflected the frustration of voters in states already in the column -- either red or blue -- that their votes were already taken for granted, and shy of dumping more money into the campaign coffers it is tough to feel engaged in the race when the race is being fought in just Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida. The band lives in California now, solid Obama land.

So what to do? How about a trip home for the cause? There are cheaper seats to be had (as low as $25) but the well-heeled can don their yellow rainsuits and red flower pots for moments with the band in a VIP reception at a fat-cat price of $150 a pop.

The Akron Civic Theater and Ticketmaster will have tickets.