Muse on "Live Earth" concert; hypocritical

I have no clue who the band Muse is, but after reading this article today I can say I respect the hell out of them. While tons of criticism has already been launched at Al Gore's mega not-exactly-Live-8 concert to span 7 continents with 12 billion bands, there has been very little from bands. The concept of the concert itself is good in theory, but then ridiculous when you think of all that goes into putting on such a huge concert like this.

As Muse frontman Matt Bellamy talked about, you are inviting bands that are in and of themselves quite wasteful, with Bellamy specifically bringing up the "rock star jets" that bands have, and will most likely use to get to said gig. Concert organizers have been fighting off criticism by making these shows as "earth friendly" as they can. As seen in this article, John Picard, the environmental consultant for Live Earth says that they are taking every measure possible to ensure the 'greenness' of these shows. Specifically stated are that;

• Electricity to power the shows will be taken from renewable sources.
•Food and drink stands will use biodegradable containers.
•Rubbish will be sorted for recycling at the venues.
•Offices and walkways will be fitted with low-energy light bulbs.
•Air travel taken by event staff and musicians will be offset through carbon credits.
•Hybrid or clean fuel cars will be used where possible.
•Hotels will be told to fit low-energy light bulbs, use non-toxic cleaning products and put recycling containers in rooms.

That being said, the concept is still ridiculous and even with these provisions in place will be utterly wasteful in nature. It seems to be a huge trend for celebrities to talk big about saving the world, while they waste tons upon tons of money on the frivolous or wasteful (Angelina and Brad's new super-boat, Bono's existence involving private jets, islands, game developers). This whole issue of the bands and their transportation, as well as personal 'waste habits' seem to be the most wildly overlooked issue involved in this show, and no amount of on-site preparations can make up for the fact that these bands will need a way to get to this show other than steamboat, mules or piggy-back. Even if a band wanted to do this environmentally 'soundly,' who would pay for the band to get there in some expensive, alternatively fueled vehicle? Will Al Gore? Nah, his giant, energy-wasting home takes up his funds, while his disposable income is used to invent the internet and discover global warming.