Saturday night’s celebration of Big Star’s seminal albumTHIRD in New York City featured performances by both Mike and Michael, who, along with Jody Stephens, Chris Stamey, Mitch Easter, and Matthew Sweet, were among the all-star lineup of musicians at the Baruch Performing Arts Center’s Mason Hall. Michael
The Collapse Into Now Film Project “film-as-art” exhibition opens Wednesday, 3-30, at the Clocktower Gallery in New York City. The exhibition, featuring films from the band’s latest album, will be on view from March 30-April 21, Monday-Friday, 12-5PM. The Clocktower Gallery is located at 108 Leonard Street, 13th
A lot of activity in R.E.M.’s world, broadly defined, here at the end of March. COLLAPSE INTO NOW rocks along, and I recently came upon a great BBC review that might be my favorite one this season. Also, Peter’s 30-minute plus video interview with
R.E.M. is one of thirty-eight artists contributing a track to Songs for Japan, a stellar compilation of hits and classic tracks that is now available worldwide at iTunes. 100% of worldwide sales from the album will immediately benefit the Japanese Red Cross to support its disaster relief efforts
Michael and Mike will be in New York City this weekend for the Big Star Third/Sister Lovers Tribute Saturday night at Mason Hall in the Baruch Performing Arts Center where they will join an all-star cast of musicians including Mitch Easter, Chris Stamey, Norman Blake, Jody Stephens, and Matthew Sweet.
Michael has joined the lineup for the upcoming Big Star Third/Sister Lovers tribute show in New York City. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 26th, at Baruch Performing Arts Center’s Mason Hall and will feature performances by Mike Mills, Mitch Easter, Chris Stamey, Matthew Sweet, Norman
Check out XFM’s interview with Michael in the clips below:
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Michael’s interview with Dave Gorman of Absolute Radio is now streaming on the Absolute Radio website. Michael talks about the band’s new album, writing lyrics, the Collapse Into Now Film Project, and recording in Berlin’s famous Hansa Studio. Listen to the conversation here. Please note, the
North American syndicated rock radio show InTheStudio celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the band’s 1991 record Out Of Time with a “Best-of” show. Show producer/host Redbeard talks with Michael, Peter and Mike about how making Out Of Time was a return to the intimate approach, instrumentation and arrangements of
Earlier this week on Wednesday, nine of the twelve films which were made by various directors for the Collapse Into Now Film Project screened at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Ritz Downtown) as part of SXSW’s annual film festival. Films included “Uberlin,” “Mine Smell Like Honey,” “It Happened Today,” “All the
Michael continues on in Austin tonight (following on the heels of his Q & A session Wednesday night for the Collapse Into Now Film Project at SXSW) where he is participating in a fundraiser for Japan organized by Taylor Hanson and other kindred spirits at SXSW. The event, which
Nine of the twelve films which were made by various directors to accompany songs from Collapse Into Now (see schedule below) will screen tonight at the SXSW film festival. Michael will also hold a question and answer session. The venue for the screening is the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Ritz Downtown)
Michael will discuss COLLAPSE INTO NOW at IFC’s Crossroads House today at 6:30 PM (EDT) (5:30 Central) from the SXSW festival in Austin, TX. The interview will stream live here.
The Baseball Project is currently in Austin, Texas, for a series of shows (please see schedule below) this week at the SXSW Festival. After their recent stint rehearsing in Athens and performing at the 40 Watt this past Saturday night, Scott, Steve, Peter, and Linda hit the road for
Mercy Corps is helping provide emergency assistance to earthquake survivors in Japan with their longstanding partner, Peace Winds. We worked with Mercy Corps in the aftermath of Katrina and know them to be an effective and extremely capable organization in giving aid where it is most needed in times like