As we reported here yesterday an alumni group has produced a PSA for the University of Georgia which features music from the band’s “Oh My Heart.” The PSA, which will air during UGA’s sporting events beginning this fall, centers around the iconic North Campus Chapel Bell which is
A University of Georgia alumni group has produced a :30 public service announcement that will air during the school’s televised sporting events beginning this fall. The theme of the PSA centers around the iconic Chapel Bell on the University’s historic North Campus. The Chapel Bell has a storied history on
First off, we want to wish Peter a speedy recovery from the debilitating back ailment that has forced him to skip The Baseball Project’s upcoming U.S. tour. We’re all very hopeful that Peter bounces back soon.
COMMUNITY CHORUS COVERS “EVERYBODY HURTS”
The Athens Banner-Herald calls the special performance of
Unfortunately, due to a severe back ailment, Peter has been temporarily sidelined and will miss The Baseball Project’s upcoming tour of the USA scheduled to run from August 25th-September 5th. According to The Baseball Project’s Scott McCaughey, “Our fantastic bassist and 12-string guitarist, Peter Buck has been struck down
In the summer of 2011, the Chapel Hill, NC-based Community Chorus Project gathered 32 local high school kids and formed a chorus. With the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina, the chorus worked with teaching artists for two weeks to learn more about singing. At
Michael is one of eleven artists featured in an exhibition curated by photographer IO Tillett Wright that opened in Tokyo at the Vacant Gallery on August 12th. Michael’s installation contains pieces that are the architecture of corners of rooms. A photo gallery from the exhibition–titled “Act Like You’re
The reissue of Two Times Intro: On the Road with Patti Smith has been one of the main topics around HQ this week. We’ve got a really informative interview with Michael posted here thanks to the murmurs.com crew. Also, Akashic Books
In this exclusive Q&A mirrored from R.E.M. fansite murmurs.com, Michael touches on the decision to reissue Two Times Intro: On The Road With Patti Smith after 15 years, what 15 years has done to him, art and photography and what’s next for his art practice.
What was the impetus
Peter will be back in the lineup for The Baseball Project’s upcoming tour of the Northeast and Atlantic Coast starting late August in Woodstock, NY. TBP has 12 dates scheduled from August 24th-September 5th.
Band leader Steve Wynn says the group has decided to call this tour the “Pennant Race”
Michael has an art installation on display at Vacant Gallery in Tokyo this month. His installation is part of a group exhibition called “Act Like You’re Fine” curated by photographer iO Tillett Wright. The exhibition opens on August 12 at the Vacant Gallery, 3-20-13 Jingumae
Between the winter and summer months of 1998-99, Seattle band Screaming Trees recorded their last batch of songs before disbanding in June of 2000. Those final sessions, produced by Trees drummer Barrett Martin, feature guest appearances by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and Queens of the Stone Age/Trees guitarist Josh
Mike’s interview with JoE Silva on WUGA’s “Just Off The Radar” airs today at 4PM ET. Be sure to tune in for the conversation at shoutcast.com.
As we reported in this article yesterday, a very special limited edition pre-order of Michael’s photo diary TWO TIMES INTRO: ON THE ROAD WITH PATTI SMITH is now available at akashicbooks.com. This limited pre-order (200 sets total) includes one hardcover copy of “Two Times Intro”
A very special limited edition pre-order of Michael’s photo diary TWO TIMES INTRO: ON THE ROAD WITH PATTI SMITH is now available at akashicbooks.com.
The LIMITED preorder (200 sets total) includes the following items:
1) One hardcover copy of TWO TIMES INTRO: ON THE ROAD WITH PATTI SMITH by Michael.
2)
We’re now a full week on from the release of the 25th Anniversary Deluxe edition of R.E.M.’s seminal 1986 album Lifes Rich Pageant, and the reviews are still coming in; here’s a quick roundup of the latest LRP reviews along with some other R.E.M.-related happenings.
LIFES RICH PAGEANT REVIEWS