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appleannie1

(5,356 posts)
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 06:19 PM Oct 3

Gee. The Kennedy Center is having trouble finding performers.

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In a move that has sent shockwaves through MAGA world, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma, along with other prominent artists, has made it clear that he will avoid the Trump-controlled Kennedy Center in favor of other venues. This is a bold, yet significant step, as top-tier artists are increasingly choosing not to associate with an institution that has been overtaken by MAGA loyalists, leaving an unmistakable mark of protest against the current political regime.

*************They can always get Kid Rock or Billy Ray Cyrus or Rascal Flatts.

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Gee. The Kennedy Center is having trouble finding performers. (Original Post) appleannie1 Oct 3 OP
there's always Kid Rock Skittles Oct 3 #1
That was my first thought upon reading the OP line... Jack Valentino Oct 3 #16
sounds like Ted Nugent too Skittles Oct 3 #17
Village People enid602 Oct 3 #2
hey I saw they'll be at the Texas State Fair Skittles Oct 3 #18
Can't think why that would be. Ocelot II Oct 3 #3
The administration could always shoot another wingnut and hold another fireworks show funeral struggle4progress Oct 3 #4
They could always turn the Kennedy Center into DC's Grand Ole Opry. sop Oct 3 #5
UFC is available? NT GJGCA Oct 3 #6
There's a reason you don't politicize these kinds of institutions Prairie Gates Oct 3 #7
Don't worry. Trump will be director, conductor, and emcee. ETTD Hekate Oct 3 #8
I thought Trump wanted to use it as an arena to force immigrants to fight each other. Midnight Writer Oct 3 #9
Bravo! tanyev Oct 3 #10
Scott Baio can recreate scenes from Joni loves Chachi Hassler Oct 3 #11
They can have an evening of "Dancing With Trump" nt GenThePerservering Oct 3 #12
Or Ted Nugent, who bragged about sex with young girls. surfered Oct 3 #13
Yo Yo Ma unavailable? Botany Oct 3 #14
Maybe they can get ICE to perform. milestogo Oct 3 #15
Lara Trump could sing Seinan Sensei Oct 3 #19
FAFO... Wounded Bear Oct 3 #20
I can't imagine Ma doing anything else. soldierant Oct 3 #21
I guess they could make it a comedy club? IcyPeas Oct 3 #22
Maybe they can get the guy who sang Disco Duck. MIButterfly Oct 3 #23

Jack Valentino

(3,558 posts)
16. That was my first thought upon reading the OP line...
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 08:52 PM
Oct 3

Oh MY, what a quandry for 'kid rock' that would be...
but he doesn't deserve such an invitation, even if the Kennedy Center
has now gone 'full magat'....

He had one sorta hit song, which talked about smoking maryguana
and committing fornication.....



struggle4progress

(124,848 posts)
4. The administration could always shoot another wingnut and hold another fireworks show funeral
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 06:25 PM
Oct 3

with guest stars JD and Worm Brane

Prairie Gates

(6,449 posts)
7. There's a reason you don't politicize these kinds of institutions
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 06:31 PM
Oct 3

MAGA are really like the most fanatical of the Cultural Revolution Maoists. They're insane.

Midnight Writer

(24,858 posts)
9. I thought Trump wanted to use it as an arena to force immigrants to fight each other.
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 07:10 PM
Oct 3

Has he given up on his dream?

Botany

(75,516 posts)
14. Yo Yo Ma unavailable?
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 08:49 PM
Oct 3

There is always Ted Nugent and what about the comedy stylings of Greg Gutfeld
or that country singing woman who preformed @ Trumps inauguration? The one with the dyed blond hair.

soldierant

(9,018 posts)
21. I can't imagine Ma doing anything else.
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 09:09 PM
Oct 3

And, honestly, there are plenty more with integrity and guts in the world of classical music.

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