Exciting news from Portland: Scott McCaughey has been elected to the Oregon Music Hall of Fame! I was happy to come out and support on this big day. The actual ceremony will be on October eighth in Oregon, where all the inductees will perform. Scott and I are pictured after the announcement ceremony outside the … Continued
Peter has four shows coming up this week with his good friend and longtime collaborator Kevn Kinney of Atlanta’s Drivin ‘N Cryin. The first show is at Madame Lou’s in Seattle on July 13 followed by three nights at Al’s Den in Portland. Special guests are lined up for each night. Tickets: SEATTLE PORTLAND
Tune in tonight for the premiere of a “A Night of Georgia Music” with Chuck Leavell, Robert McDuffie, and Mike Mills (July 4th) on Georgia Public Broadcasting (7PM). The film showcases iconic Peach State songs from such musical luminaries as Otis Redding, Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers Band, R.E.M., Outkast, the B-52s, & Brook Benton … Continued
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active).
Click below to watch video footage of Peter and Scott accompanying Lonnie Holley during his set at Portland’s Hollywood Theater earlier this week. Watch Video Peter said, “Monday night, Scott and I, plus some new musical friends, backed up famous artist and singer, Lonnie Holley. We improvised, he preached. It was an intense … Continued
Peter and Scott were honored to perform in a sold out concert at Hollywood Theater in Portland with Lonnie Holley. Peter said, “Monday night Scott and I, plus some new musical friends backed up famous artist and singer Lonnie Holley. We improvised, he preached. It was an intense and beautiful evening. I hope this … Continued
“Our pal Mike Law just released his new record, and we love it!!!” – michael WILD ARROWS is the musical project of NYC artist Mike Law, and he’s just released a new record called “Loving the Void.” Check it out on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Music & Bandcamp
Relive the rich history of Georgia music like never before in A Night of Georgia Music, a concert film showcasing iconic Peach State songs from Otis Redding, Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers Band, R.E.M., Outkast, the B-52s, & Brook Benton. A Night of Georgia Music, airing on GPB July 4th at 7PM, features dynamic new … Continued
This past Friday, Peter and Portland’s Eyelids treated the crowd gathered at Mississippi Studios in Portland to rousing versions of “Radio Free Europe” and “Gardening At Night.” Chris from Eyelids shared this: “Having Peter on stage blew everyone’s minds since we didn’t tell them he was going to play those songs with us. ‘Radio Free … Continued
15 years ago today, Amnesty International released Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur featuring 23 covers of John Lennon songs by various artists (U2, Green Day, Snow Patrol, The Flaming Lips, et al.) including R.E.M.’s version of “#9 Dream” from Lennon’s 1974 LP, Walls and Bridges. The album and individual tracks are still … Continued
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has announced the world premiere of R.E.M. Explored. This symphonic event opens with selections from the band’s legendary playlist, newly reimagined for orchestra, and concludes with Mike performing his eponymous Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and Orchestra alongside Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie.
The Baseball Project (Peter, Mike, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, and Steve Wynn) have posted the following report about their recording session in Kernersville, NC at Mitch Easter’s Fidelitorium Studios: “It’s a wrap! 15 shiny new baseball songs in the can. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry…and you’ll tell us who to write about next! 🤘🏼⚾️🎸” Stay tuned … Continued
Visit the link below to listen to Michael’s interview with Bullseye’s Jesse Thorn as they discuss subjects ranging from Michael’s new music, punk rock’s influence, and a later R.E.M. song that’s among the songs Michael’s most proud of writing… (hint: it’s on Accelerate).
Peter and Mike have joined Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, and Steve Wynn at Fidelitorium Recording studio in Kernersville, North Carolina where they’ve begun work on the next LP for The Baseball Project. The quintet is working with famed producer, Mitch Easter. Stay tuned for more updates and photos from the studio.
Earlier this week, on Monday, May 16th, Mike was presented with an honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree from Mercer University in Macon, GA (Mike’s hometown) at the university’s commencement ceremony. The degree was presented to Mike by President William Underwood after Mike and his good friend, Macon native, Bobby McDuffie, performed “Losing My Religion” for … Continued