Ted Leo And Andrew Bird Scheduled To Perform At Barack Obama's Inauguration

January 6, 2009 6:56 a.m. EST

Washington D.C. (CNS) - American punk rock singer Ted Leo and Andrew Bird will be among the selected few artists to show their performance abilities at a special inauguration extravaganza at the U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

The Big Shoulders Ball: Chicago Celebrates Change will take place on January 19th in nation's capital at the Black Cat. The 56th Presidential Inauguration will also feature performances from Aretha Franklin, Yo-Yo Ma, and clarinet player Anthony McGill.

Other performers slated for the event also include Waco Bros., Eleventh Dream Day, Jon Langford, Sally Timms, David 'Honeyboy' Edwards, Ken Vandermark, Freakwater, Icy Demons, Judson Claiborne Icy Demons, Tortoise and more, reports Pitchfork media.