Thanks to everyone who took the time over the past two weeks to enter the Green Tour Challenge and the R.E.M. Concert Memories Challenge at Facebook.com/REMHQ. So many of the stories were really fantastic, and we honestly could have picked any number of them as the winners. But after
On Election Day in the US in 1988, R.E.M. released their most politically ambitious record to date – GREEN. In honor of this synergistic moment, check out the very apropos “World Leader Pretend” clip from the 1989 TourFilm at youtube.com/remhq.
The 25TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION two-disc set includes the
Participating stores (see list below) are offering an original copy of the GREEN 1989 World Tour Program from the HQ vaults as a gift with purchase of the 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition CD or 180 Gram Vinyl release on May 14th. Find your store now, as supplies are limited.
Today, over 100 artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, directors, producers, and performers have called on President Obama and Congress to acknowledge the hope and dignity of the American immigrant story by passing just, fair, and inclusive immigration reform.
“Creating a just and humane immigration process is a moral and
Check out Mike’s interview with Liz Kershaw about the recording of GREEN at bbc.com.
Check out Pitchfork.com’s feature on the Green-era radio special called “Should We Talk About the Weather” here.
In anticipation of the May 14th release of R.E.M.’s GREEN:25TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION, every week we’re featuring a different song taken from the band’s 1990 concert taping, “Tourfilm.” This week’s video is “Stand”.
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ENTER THE R.E.M. CONCERT MEMORIES CHALLENGE: POST CONCERT MEMORIES FROM R.E.M. SHOWS AT REMHQ’s Facebook page For A Chance to Win A Special Green-themed R.E.M. Merchandise Package!
We’re holding a sporting social event to coincide with the upcoming release of the Green 25th Anniversary edition (due out May 13
ENTER GREEN WORLD TOUR CHALLENGE: POST “GREEN” MEMORIES FROM R.E.M. SHOWS AT REMHQ’s Facebook page For A Chance to Win A Special Green-themed Merchandise Package!
We’re holding a sporting social event to coincide with the upcoming release of the Green 25th Anniversary edition (due out May 13 in some
Mike joined Peter onstage last night midway through Peter’s opening set at Webster Hall in NYC for a rousing version of “Near Wild Heaven.” Peter’s set included songs primarily from his recent solo record but also featured a raucous rendition of The Seeds “Pushin’ Too Hard” with Lenny Kaye
Peter will perform songs from his latest solo album tomorrow night at New York City’s Webster Hall where he’ll also be in the lineup with Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3. The tour moves to Washington, DC (April 27th), Los Angeles (April 30th), and San Francisco (May 2nd) followed by
Taking you back to Earth Day, 1990– Merriweather Post Pavilion in suburban Maryland outside Washington DC, where Natalie Merchant’s 10,000 Maniacs, the Indigo Girls and Billy Bragg (and a bunch of other great bands) were playing a benefit and Michael and Peter came along (only a few
Check out this article in the NY Times about Mike’s interest in fantasy sports.
In anticipation of the Green 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition coming May 14th, Rhino will release R.E.M. LIVE IN GREENSBORO, a limited edition, five-track EP, with songs from R.E.M.’s November 1989 concert at the Greensboro Coliseum. This exclusive CD features a handful of performances from the Greensboro show that, due to