Steven Hyden of The Onion has written a great article on the band called “Perfect Circle: An R.E.M. Story.” The first installment in a six part series is called Talk About the Passion and covers the period from “Lifes Rich Pageant” to “Out Of Time.”
Here’s an excerpt
Atlanta’s Dave FM will re-broadcast the “Mike Mills radio takeover” this Saturday, March 31, from 8AM to 12 Noon, so if you missed the live incarnation, be sure to tune in this weekend. Go to 929dave.radio.com for more information.
Nashville’s The Long Players are set to perform R.E.M.’s debut album Murmur in its entirety tonight, Friday, March 23rd, at 9:30PM at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2004, The Long Players began packing Nashville clubs and theaters with faithful front-to-back renditions of classic albums. The combination of
Here’s the latest weekend roundup (Peter photos from SXSW by Conni Freestone):
TWO REMIXES FROM COLLAPSE:
Alligator_Aviator_Autopilot_Antimatter and Blue have both been remixed and are now available at Beatport. Michael had the following to say about Casey Spooner and Dickey Doo’s versions of the two tracks from
MIchael’s extensive interview with Perfume Genius, A.K.A. Mike Hadreas, is up at eastvillageboys.com.
From the interview: I first saw Mike Hadreas, A.K.A. Perfume Genius, perform a few summers ago in Long Island City at MoMA PS1, and then ran into him again in Berlin, the summer
Podcasts of Mike’s four-hour afternoon session as guest host at Atlanta’s Dave FM 92.9 are up at 929dave.radio.com. Listen as Mike spins songs from his personal vinyl collection and his laptop along with station DJ Steve Craig. While you’re there be sure to check out the
Michael is among a group of artists, chefs, actors, and musicians who have contributed one-of-a-kind, hand made books, prints, and book objects to an auction that will benefit The Lunchbox Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a daily meal for orphaned, impoverished and at-risk school children.
Listen to 92.9 dave fm on Thursday, March 22, from 2pm- 6pm as Mike takes over the studios in Atlanta and brings his own vinyl to play all afternoon with host Steve Craig.
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Michael has contributed an item to this year’s Lunchbox Fund Charity Auction which is being held from March 21-31. Visit the auction page where you can bid on unique, one-of-a-kind artist books, prints and book objects, hand created by Michael, Archbishop Desmond Tutu & Paul Du Toit, Salman Rushdie
Peter, Mike, and Michael have taken a stand in the fight to stop child sex trafficking on Village Voice Media’s affiliated website backpage.com. The guys signed Change.org’s petition…..
NY Times journalist Nicolas Kristof’s piece in the Sunday Times…
I AM SUPER-THRILLED TO PRESENT THESE REMIXES OF 2 OF MY FAVORITE AND SEXIEST SONGS FROM ‘COLLAPSE INTO NOW’, THESE ARE STUNNING BEAUTIES WHO DESERVE THE BEST FLOOR THE BEST SOUND SYSTEM THE BEST AUDIENCE THE BEST SPRING EVER!!! HAVE FUN WITH THEM AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS. THANKS
I AM SUPER-THRILLED TO PRESENT THESE REMIXES OF 2 OF MY FAVORITE AND SEXIEST SONGS FROM ‘COLLAPSE INTO NOW’, THESE ARE STUNNING BEAUTIES WHO DESERVE THE BEST FLOOR THE BEST SOUND SYSTEM THE BEST AUDIENCE THE BEST SPRING EVER!!! HAVE FUN WITH THEM AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS. THANKS
An amazing night at the Continental. Peter and Mike played “Love is All Around” and “Rockville” with Alejandro’s band to a packed house. Stay tuned for footage as soon as we get it!
More at spinner.com and USA Today.
Mike, Alejandro, Dewitt, and Peter at the
Peter, Mike, and Lenny Kaye will be among the special guests in the lineup tonight when Alejandro Escovedo takes the stage at the Continental Club in Austin. A total of fifteen bands are on the bill at the Continental Club today beginning at 1:30pm as part of the SXSW