Tell US the Truth Tour Tickets

The Tell Us the Truth Tour is a milestone in benefit and protest performances, launched in November 2003 with a 12-city, two-week run across the United States. Beginning in Madison, Wisconsin and closing in Washington, DC, the tour united artists and activists to champion media reform and speak out against media consolidation. Notable headline participants included Tom Morello (The Nightwatchman), Billy Bragg, Steve Earle, Mike Mills of R.E.M., Boots Riley of The Coup, and Lester Chambers, with appearances by Jill Sobule and Janeane Garofalo at select stops. The effort drew support from unions and advocacy groups such as AFL-CIO, Common Cause, and Axis of Justice, creating a chorus for change across the country.

Today, the Tell Us the Truth Tour remains a significant moment in artist-led activism. While there are no publicly documented active dates for 2025, fans and historians continue to reference concert archives, live recordings, and media coverage from outlets like The Nation, NME, Badger Herald, and the Miami New Times, as well as Concert Archives. If you’re researching the legacy, you’ll find a live CD/DVD project and related releases spawned by the tour, along with an organizing website historically linked to tellusthetruth.org.

We’ve got you covered for context and archival details. If you’re seeking tickets or want to explore similar benefit-style performances, we can help connect you with verified listings and credible sources. Follow official artist channels for archival footage, and stay tuned for future, potentially activist-minded events in your city.