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The Armenians for Kerry – Wisconsin hosted the first stop of the Kef for Kerry Tour of Battleground States on Friday, October 8th at George’s Tavern in Racine. Armenian singer-songwriter Gor Mkhitarian was the featured musician.

Armenians for Kerry representative Zohrab Khaligian explained that Armenians for Kerry is a nationwide effort in support of John Kerry's candidacy for President because of Kerry's long record of support for Armenian issues. Kef for Kerry combines that effort with a celebration of Armenian music in order to mobilize Armenian-Americans to vote for
Kerry on November 2nd.
"The evening was a great success", stated Zohrab Khaligian, "as support for John Kerry grew immensely, thanks to the music of Gor Mkhitarian".

The Kef for Kerry Tour is made possible by a generous contribution from Dr. Carolann and K. George Najarian.

Gor Mkhitarian (singer/songwriter) was born in Vanazor, Armenia and has recently found modest fame as a unique singer/songwriter spearing-heading the Armenian underground musical movement. Gor's trademarks include insightful original lyrics (Armenian), an acoustic guitar sound, and modern arrangements of Armenian folk music. His style is closely akin to Dave Matthews or Bob Dylan, with a dash of Armenian troubadour Roupen Hakhverdian. He often performs with his collaborator Aaron Stayman (banjo and guitar) and has developed a strong following of former United States Peace Corp volunteers who served duty in Armenia. For more information on Gor Mkhitarian please visit www.gormusic.com or www.pomegranatemusic.com.

	The Armenians for Kerry – Wisconsin hosted the first stop of the Kef for Kerry Tour of Battleground States on Friday, October 8th at George’s Tavern in Racine. Armenian singer-songwriter Gor Mkhitarian was the featured musician.
	Over 75 people attended the show, including Armenians for Kerry from across the State of Wisconsin, Racine area Democrats, and former US Peace Corps Volunteers who had served in Armenia. State Representative Bob Turner (D-61st District – Racine) and State Senator Jeff Plale (D-7th District – South Milwaukee) also attended.
	For most of the evening, the audience was treated to the music of Gor Mkhitarian. The leader of the Armenian underground musical movement, Mkhitarian played selections from his first two compact discs, Yeraz and Godfather Tom, as well as his brand new release Episode.
	Representative Turner and Senator Plale also spoke to the audience. Representative Turner presented a summary of the evening's Presidential debate, stating that President Bush had nothing new to offer. Senator Plale explained that we must support the candidacy of John Kerry for President and Russ Feingold for US Senator to prevent the country from going back to "draconian" times.
	Armenians for Kerry representative Zohrab Khaligian explained that Armenians for Kerry is a nationwide effort in support of John Kerry's candidacy for President because of Kerry's long record of support for Armenian issues. Kef for Kerry combines that effort with a celebration of Armenian music in order to mobilize Armenian-Americans to vote for Kerry on November 2nd. "The evening was a great success", stated Zohrab Khaligian, "as support for John Kerry grew immensely, thanks to the music of Gor Mkhitarian".
The Kef for Kerry Tour is made possible by a generous contribution from Dr. Carolann and K. George Najarian.
	Gor Mkhitarian (singer/songwriter) was born in Vanazor, Armenia and has recently found modest fame as a unique singer/songwriter spearing-heading the Armenian underground musical movement. Gor's trademarks include insightful original lyrics (Armenian), an acoustic guitar sound, and modern arrangements of Armenian folk music. His style is closely akin to Dave Matthews or Bob Dylan, with a dash of Armenian troubadour Roupen Hakhverdian. He often performs with his collaborator Aaron Stayman (banjo and guitar) and has developed a strong following of former United States Peace Corp volunteers who served duty in Armenia. For more information on Gor Mkhitarian please visit www.gormusic.com or www.pomegranatemusic.com.