Ruinednation

*Edit – This post was written last year during the elections*

So now that we’re knee deep in this year’s election and after countless debates with a multitude of choice phrases from all candidates, I’ve been thinking that what we need is EBN a performance group that was ten years too early.

EBN or Emergency Broadcast Network was one of the most unique bands I have ever listened to and seen in concert. The first time I ever heard of them, some friends and I went to a now defunct night club in downtown DC called The State of the Union and EBN was performing there for it’s Halloween party. There was a massive video wall on stage with a mock presidential podium which had arms attached to the sides and when the show started a man in a suit and a megaphone (EBN ringleader Josh Pearson) stepped up to the podium and their started set.
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