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Room full o' Democrats

Oh, but the Crystal Ballroom was sweltering last night. With sweaty heat and all ages of Democrats. Even very small ones who probably don't understand the concept of party affiliation. But, up on the shoulders of their bespectacled parents, they at least understood the concept of a dance party! Pink Martini and Sneakin' Out raised $18,000 for John Kerry's campaign in a packed Tuesday-night show. Sneakin' Out pleased the enthusiastic crowd with their peppy bluegrass covers of 80s pop hits (including Billie Jean, Money, and Love Will Keep Us Together), but Pink Martini really delivered with a sincere, tasteful, but frolicking performance. Before beginning "Sympathique," lead singer China Forbes mused, "Wouldn't it be nice to have a president who speaks French?"