New LP from Peter Buck – Luke Haines


In more earth stopping news from the peripatetic lives of legendary globe trotter and bon vivant Perer Buck, a new Luke Haines Peter Buck LP has been announced! I’m Going Down to the River to Blow My Mind! An excursion into depths of the twisted psyches of Luke Haines, Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey and Linda  Pitmon. … Continued

Watch Michael’s “McNair Conversation on the South”


Last week, Michael was recognized as the 2025 McNair Honoree at the Koger Center for the Arts at the University of South Carolina where he also participated in the 2025 McNair Conversation on the American South. Visit the link in bio to watch his conversation with moderator Mark Smith, Director of the Institute for Southern … Continued

Shannon-Narducy + Friends Tour Wraps in Illinois This Weekend


So this is the final weekend of Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy and friends presenting the music of Fables of the Reconstruction (and much more from the R.E.M. canon): The Metro tonight, SPACE in Evanston tomorrow, both shows long since sold out.  With most all of the guys playing being from or based in Chicago, there won’t … Continued

Postcard From The Road


Bertis’s first Postcard from the Road in a long while— inspired by the reconstruction of the fables and those guys out there touring it: Bertis says, “First, let me allay any concerns: no, I have not joined the circus or anything crazy like that, but I am a self-professed superfan of the people and this … Continued

Second Episode of Singing Earth Features Peter


“Here is the second episode of Barrett Martin’s world music travelogue, Singing Earth. This one is focused on Brazilian music. I’m in it a bit, but don’t hold that against it!” – Peter Check it out!

Michael Sings Bowie Song at the 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert


A star-studded cast of musicians and artists including Gogol Bordello, Jackson Browne, Laurie Anderson, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, Orville Peck, Arooj Aftab, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Allison Russell, Tune-Yards, Angélique Kidjo, the Philip Glass Ensemble, Tenzin Choegyal, and the Scorchio Quartet turned out for last night’s 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall. Michael … Continued

Michael’s Cover Story for Middle Plane


Michael is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Middle Plane Magazine: Middle Plane Issue No. 10 Cover 1/10 “Michael Stipe by Duane Michals, In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist” More here.

Uncut: The Magic Happened Twice in Athens


Uncut Magazine has a great recap of the festivities in Athens this past Thursday and Friday when the guys joined Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy and friends for “Pretty Persuasion” at the 40 Watt both nights. There’s a video clip of the performance plus photos from Bertis Downs, Katherine Downs, and Karen Ryan Photography. Also, this just … Continued

Watch Episode 2 of Singing Earth Series with Peter


Peter is in the latest episode of Barrett Martin’s Singing Earth series on VEVO which you can watch here. Barrett describes the episode below: “Hey folks, it’s interesting how Brazil is in the news lately, with a hit movie, “I’m Still Here,” up for an Academy Award, and now the second episode from our Singing … Continued

Fables 40 Watt Night One


It was an absolutely electric night last night at the 40 Watt in Athens as the Michael Shannon – Jason Narducy + Friends tribute to Fables Of The Reconstruction did not disappoint… the band was phenomenal from start to finish ripping through song after song while guest appearances by Berry Buck Mills Stipe (all at … Continued

Fables 40


As REMHQ readies the welcome of Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy, Jon Wurster, Jon Stirratt and Dag Juhlin and Vijay Tellis-Nayak to Athens GA for their Reconstruction of the Fables 40th anniversary tour, HEY look what we just realized happened precisely 40 years ago TODAY! 26 February – 3 April 1985 – Studio Two, Livingston Studios, … Continued

Peter Joins Fables Tribute Tour On Stage in Seattle & Portland (Lance Bangs Reports)


Our good friend Lance Bangs has been out on the road filming the Michael Shannon – @jasonnarducy + Friends Fables tribute tour. Lance took these photos in Portland and also shared some thoughts below: “Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s tour performing Fables of the Reconstruction (and an additional 21 songs) recently concluded its West Coast dates and … Continued