Concerts That Increase Voter Participation

Common Ground Music brings people together from all walks of life, using the power of live music to inspire civic engagement and strengthen democracy.

Join us in building a more inclusive, representative democracy—one concert at a time.

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Our Mission

Music That Unites & Empowers

At Common Ground Music, we believe democracy works best when everyone participates. Our concerts are designed to break down barriers, foster understanding, and remind us of the values we share as Americans—no matter where we live or how we vote.

Between songs, we share uplifting truths about our country—like our global leadership in helping strangers, regardless of political background. We encourage every attendee to take the next step: vote, volunteer, and help shape our collective future.

We are non-partisan and pro-democracy. Our mission is to increase voter participation and civic engagement in every community, across every state.

Why it works: Music opens hearts and minds, creating the emotional connection that leads to action. When people feel inspired and included, they’re more likely to vote and get involved.

#3
America's global ranking for helping strangers
73%
Of Americans helped a stranger in the past month
ALL
Political backgrounds represented in helping

Upcoming Revivals

Rock Revival

More Unites Than Divides

Coming Soon

A high-energy rock concert featuring classic hits and surprising truths about American unity. Use the Vote Owl app to vote for songs during the show and get your personalized voting plan to take home!

Preview a Sample Show

Country Revival

Heartland Harmony

Planning Stage

Country music that celebrates the values we share across rural and urban America. Stories and songs that remind us we're all neighbors.

Folk Revival

American Stories

In Development

Acoustic storytelling that weaves together the diverse threads of the American experience into one beautiful tapestry.

The Vote Owl Experience

Interactive Democracy in Action

Every Common Ground Music Revival features the innovative Vote Owl mobile app—turning each concert into an interactive democratic experience that's as engaging as it is meaningful.

Why this works: Music engages people at an emotional level like nothing else can. When people feel connected and inspired, they're naturally motivated to participate in creating positive change through better policies and civic engagement.

During the Show:

  • Vote for your favorite songs in real-time
  • See live results as the audience shapes the playlist
  • Experience democracy in action through music
  • Connect with fellow concert-goers through shared choices
Vote Owl App Screenshot

Take the Power of Voting With You

After the show, you’ll leave with more than just great memories—you’ll have the Vote Owl app on your phone, complete with your personal voting plan for upcoming elections.

Stay informed, get reminders, and make your voice count—every time.

Measurable Results

Real Impact, Real Data

Every Vote Owl-powered concert tracks meaningful engagement and participation. After each event, we analyze anonymous attendee data to measure our impact on civic engagement and voter readiness.

  • Attendee engagement: See how many people participated in live voting and created personal voting plans.
  • Geographic reach: Our interactive map shows where attendees came from and how far our message spreads.
  • Increased readiness: Track the number of new voters and those who left with a plan to vote in upcoming elections.

We believe in transparency and accountability—so you can see the difference your participation makes!

Map showing attendee data from Vote Owl events
Example: Map of attendee engagement and reach from a recent Vote Owl-powered concert.

About the Movement

Common Ground Music Revivals was born from a simple belief: that Americans have far more in common than what divides us, and music is the perfect way to remember that truth.

We're not a partisan organization. We don't endorse candidates or push particular viewpoints. We're simply creating spaces where people can enjoy incredible live music while being reminded of the generous, helpful, caring nature that defines Americans across all political lines.

Every revival features world-class musical performances interspersed with fascinating, research-backed insights about American character and values. During each show, audiences use the Vote Owl mobile app to vote for their favorite songs in real-time, creating an interactive, democratic experience that mirrors the civic engagement we encourage.

As you leave, the Vote Owl app automatically generates a personalized voting plan based on your location—making it easy to participate in local, state, and federal elections. Because when we remember what unites us, we're inspired to work together to build the future we all want.

At the end of the day, we're all just people who love music, care about our communities, and want to help our neighbors—and that's exactly the foundation democracy needs to thrive.