November 28, 1987 – Athens, GA:
They were the quintessential college rock band of the 1980s, working in the town Rolling Stone called “the best college music scene in the country.” Michael Stipe was an art student at the University of Georgia when he met Peter Buck at the Wuxtry Record
This review is from derstandard.at translated by our steadfast and noble friend of two decades, Klaus Hoffman:
PETER BUCK: THE RICH MEN’S PRANKS
Very quietly, the former R.E.M. guitarist has just released his first solo-abum on Mississippi Records.
It’s not about the money, that much is clearly obvious.
Tyrone’s flyer–an early handbill posted around town and campus–c. 1980, 1981– likely a weekend at the end of a month–Tyrones O.C. burned down January of 1982–a dark day in Athens music history.
Michael has teamed up with RebuildRecover to help do everything he can to help restore our home to the amazing place it once was. RebuildRecover is a grassroots movement established by a group of Jersey do-gooders driven to relieve Hurricane Sandy victims and coastal towns in need Donate to the
The Guardian’s Michael Hann recalls the gravitational pull of Fables-era R.E.M. in his latest article.
Photo: Peter, Sid Griffin (Long Ryders), Rick Gershon and Greg Sowders (Long Ryders) at Long Ryders / Hammersmith Palais show in 1985. Paisley Underground meets the pride of Athens ….
CREEM profile from those early days (Ort still writes about obscure beers, now in the Flagpole.
Along with most Americans, we applaud and congratulate President Obama on his re-election to a second term in leading our nation. In that spirit we’ve rounded up some of the best election reflections, videos, links, and essays for those who care to read them:
*President Obama’s Full Victory Speech
(From the Irish Times): Secret paintings by Bono, Michael Stipe, Colin Farrell and others were unveiled at the RHA Gallery in Dublin today.
Secret Art is an exhibition of 400 works by national and international celebrities as well as students from the National College of Art and Design. A fundraiser
Three important messages on Election today:
From our friend and neighbor Patterson Hood:
I was largely raised by my Great Uncle and Grand Mother who grew up during the Great Depression. They came of age during an era when North Alabama didn’t have electricity. My hometown was the site of
As Americans everywhere get ready to go to the polls on Election day this Tuesday, November 6th, we’ve rounded up some of the most compelling reasons we can find to get out and participate in the electoral process; so if you haven’t already voted early, please go to your
Check out David Fricke’s great review of Peter’s new record at rollingstone.com.
Al Franken does his part on the 90 Days, 90 Reasons (link). One of my favorite moments of witnessing political history was at a conference room in NYC hearing Al talk about wanting to beat Norm Coleman (who had succeeded liberal lion Paul Wellstone) and that he wanted
Oh yes, April 1 Omni Atlanta. Prior to our first encore when stage lights were dim, these were placed on stage and when lights came up house sound eng. Bruce Jones blasted HibTone version of R.F.E. Judging from the audience reaction to our April Fool’s prank, it went over
GET OUT THE VOTE
Now that voter registration deadlines have mostly passed, our good friends at Air Traffic Control have set up a wide-range of useful links and tips about early voting on a state-by-state basis along with information about some of the most important issues. As we