Author Archives: David Bell

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William S. Burroughs 100-Year Tribute


In a special tribute to William S. Burroughs on the date of his birth one hundred years ago today, we’re looking back at a couple of gems from the R.E.M. archives in which the great man features: “Star Me Kitten” from the X-files soundtrack as well as the Vincent Moon

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Mike to Play at Hannah’s Buddies Charity Ball, February 22nd


Mike Mills joins members of Widespread Panic John Bell, JoJo Hermann and Sunny Ortiz along with Dirty Dozen Brass Band in concert to benefit childhood disease on February 22, 2014 at the House of Blues in Orlando. Mills will play alongside Bell, Hermann and Ortiz as a one-time “band”.

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From Peter Buck: “Bo Diddley 3AM”


Bo Diddley 3am

Hey everybody, this is Peter. I am back in Mexico gearing up for the 3rd annual Todos Santos Music Festival. By gearing up I mean that I am drinking tequila at 3am and listening to Bo Diddley. What a mighty, mighty man he was, ever

The Weird World of Robyn Hitchcock


Robyn Hitchcock has a show at the Melting Point in Athens Thursday night where he’ll be joined by opener Thayer Sarrano. There’s a great interview with Robyn at flagpole.com, so please check it out.

WHO: Robyn Hitchcock, Thayer Sarrano

WHERE: Melting Point

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $15 (adv.),

Mike Peforms at Sydney Festival with Big Star Third


Big Star Third performed in Sydney, Australia, at the Enmore Theatre on January 23rd. The core band once again featured Mike on bass; Mitch Easter (Let’s Active) and Chris Stamey (The dB’s) and Ken Stringfellow (The Posies, Big Star) on guitar; Brett Harris and Skylar Gudasz on harmony and

Peter D-jaying in Todos Santos Monday Night


Peter will be d-jaying at the Todos Santos Inn on Monday night from 8pm to midnight playing songs from his killer record collection. There will be a tip jar for donations to be divided amongst the festival’s charity beneficiaries. Admission is free!

Postcard From Todos Santos


The third incarnation of Peter Buck’s creation, the Todos Santos Music festival, is off to a rocking start and could just turn out to be the best one ever . . . I am pretty sure it will. The sun is hot, the music amazing, the drinks are cold