Hartford, XL Center.

Hartford XL Center, Coldplay load-in.

The walls are shaking. The crew are checking the huge sound system. Both band and crew, are back in the USA. Canada behind us, until we roll into Ottawa, next time we cross the pond. A very sleepy crew left Toronto after 3 consecurive show days. We made the (slightly) bonkers border crossing back South.. (all off the buses at 4.30am, only to be sent back to our buses without checking out passports).

Oxfam America volunteers will be here in an hour. All geared up and ready to ask this Connecticut crowd to join Coldplay’s support of Oxfam. It’s a crazy world that gives millions of people less than $1 each for a hard day’s work. The same world that sells bottled water for $5 at a festival.. when billions don’t have access to clean water. Something is not right. Oxfam knows that. Coldplay have shown their support for Oxfam for years. What better time to realise the power we have collectively to make a difference, than whilst having the time of your life, singing with thousands of other people, to a Coldplay song. Small actions change lives. Sign a petition. Join a movement asking for education for all. Buy Fairtrade coffee to give your coffee farmer a fair wage. Click on the ‘Take Action’ page to do exactly that, right now.

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6 Responses to “Hartford, XL Center.”

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Karen North August 3rd, 2008 at 2:14 am

Why no Encore tonight in Hartford CT? Great show, but disspointed that there was no encore….

Fatima Sambo Schoenfelder August 3rd, 2008 at 4:21 am

Hey PL

I just got home from the Hartford show. The Greyhound to NYC was flying down the road, so I got home about an hour sooner than expected.
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks to you and Oxfam America for the opportunity of my getting involved. I had a great time volunteering at tonight’s show. I’ve been looking to volunteer for a true cause for quite some time, and I’m glad to say I’ve finally found it. I took some extra flyers and pins to distribute at work. I’ll keep spreading the word.
If you need an extra hand in Oct. for the 1st NJ show, don’t hesitate to drop me a line.

Thanks again. Peace, Fatima :)

Kate August 3rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm

I agree with Karen. Although the concert was amazing, I was bummed about no encore. I definitely thought they would do at least one. Oh well, it was amazing anyways.

Tara & T.J. Kormoski August 3rd, 2008 at 5:40 pm

Hey Pete,

We just got in from Hartford, just wanted to thank you again for the oppurtunity to interact with some great people for a good cause. The night was an awesome time. We definitely feel we should be getting involved more with oxfam as a result. Anytime you think you might need us in the NorthEast let us know.
Thanks Tara and T.J.

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