We’ve got a jam-packed, exciting day planned for Tuesday, September 2nd, and we wanted to let you know that the events don’t stop after the stage lights turn off at the Target Center.

Famed guitarist (and Ron Paul supporter) Jimmie Vaughan will be providing the entertainment for The Rally for the Republic After Party. The party will be taking place at The Lone Tree/Annex (music starts right away on the linked page)- one block away from the Target Center. It will officially start at 9:30 pm, and it will last until 4 am. There is a $10 cover charge, and there will be a cash bar/limited food menu.

Jimmie Vaughan is the brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a musical legend in his own right. In addition to his involvement with many bands and famous artists over the years, he is an accomplished and successful solo artist that is known for his masterful blues guitar work. From the official bio on his site:

Known for his deceptively simple yet complex attack, his clean, uncluttered style capitalizes on conveying the emotion and message within the music, He utilizes raw emotion, simplicity, and an elegance that is powerful and accessible, yet communicates exactly what he feels inside. It’s an approach that has earned him the respect of many of the greats of contemporary music, and guest appearances on such albums as B.B. King and Eric Clapton’s Riding With The King, Bob Dylan’s Under The Red Sky, Willie Nelson’s Milk Cow Blues, Carlos Santana’s Havana Moon and Don Henley’s Inside Job.

So, don’t feel like you have to rush out of Minneapolis after the Rally! The C4L staff would love to meet you if you are able to attend.

The AP reports:

Federal Communications Chairman Kevin Martin recently made comments about the future of the broadband industry. Among his statements were several regarding free access to wireless broadband services. Martin said that he would like 25% of the upcoming AWS-3 spectrum, set to be auctioned next year, to be reserved for free wireless broadband. Martin is hoping to see greater adoption of broadband in rural areas in the U.S. Martin sees broadband access as a fundamental service that all Americans should enjoy.

I guess the government is going to provide all Americans “free” wireless Internet like they provided free color TVs, cell phones, and cars to all the poor and rural areas. Oh wait.

The guys over at BattleforFreedom.com gave C4L a shout-out, so I’m returning the favor. I picked one of these sweet bracelets up the other day, and it’s quite the conversation starter!

The Columbian reports that Michael Delavar came in second yesterday in a top two primary in Washington State, and will face five-term Democratic U.S. Representative Brian Baird in the November elections to decide who will represent Washington’s 3rd District. (Baird took the top spot in the primary.)

Thanks to Terry for sending us the article.

Today is Congressman Paul’s 73rd birthday! Several of you have already commented about this on other posts, and we’ve put this one up as a place where you can officially leave your well wishes and congratulations.