Halliburton(s) - Protest Rock Band - 'Lick Bush in '04' Irish Tour

national | anti-war / imperialism | news report Wednesday June 02, 2004 19:36 by Nathan Berg - Halliburton(s) natdallas at halliburtons dot com 001 972 596 8999

Trying for a New Leader of the Free World.

Halliburton(s) (from Texas - the heartland of Bush Neo Conservatism Country ) tour Ireland during Bush's visit month. They represent the new, young, edgy and articulate face of political protest music.

Halliburton(s) – The Dallas/Texas Protest Rock Band.
‘ Lick Bush in ‘04’ Tour
In Ireland – June 14 –18 2004

Website: http://www.halliburtons.com
Interview contact: Nathan Berg [email protected].
001 972 596 8999


While most bands try for a record deal, this band of resistance rockers from Dallas, Texas, is trying for a new leader of the Free World.

Calling themselves the Halliburton(s), front man Nathan Berg says the bands name is a theft meant to dishonour the profound thievery of Texas energy giant Halliburton Corp., formerly run by Bush-agenda architect and Vice President of the U.S., Dick Cheney.

Berg (former jazz bassist with Maynard Ferguson and John Scofield), is infant-terrible of the American economics scene (he’s currently an associate professor of economics at the University of Texas), and champion of protest rock, a neglected but potent outlet for outing Bush's bad intentions and the neocon's new world disorder.

The band's 'Lick Bush in '04' tour comes to Ireland in June to coincide with the visit of President Bush. The Halliburton(s) implore listeners to 'throw that Bush crew out the back door!'

A blend of critique and beat: with lyrics on Iraq, corporate sleaze, tax cuts, health care, joblessness and corruption, Halliburton(s) songs combine edgy grooves with a provocative brand of patriotism that doesn't hesitate to confront real world problems. Halliburton(s) music celebrates liberty by questioning the rules that shape the lives of contemporary Americans.

The band has gained major recognition and following in their hometown of Dallas Texas - despite it being the heartland of Bush Neo Conservatism. They represent the new, young, edgy and articulate face of political protest music.

Halliburton(s) are part of a current political movement in the U.S. that sees Democrats, artists, musicians, and other left leaning groups pooling their energies in an aggressive media push to promote sensible priorities for America ahead of the upcoming 2004 presidential election.

Irish Tour Dates
Tuesday June 15 - Wheelans, Wexford St, Dublin. 01 478 0766. Tickets from Ticketmaster.
Thursday June 17 - The Factory Performance Space, Sligo. 071 917 0431.
Friday June 18 - The Moving Stairs, Boyle. Co. Roscommon. 071 966 3486