The band will return to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, tonight as their tour in support of ACCELERATE rolls on through the Midwest, USA. R.E.M. previously played the Xcel EC in 2004 during the Vote For Change Tour with Bruce Springsteen and Bright Eyes.
In addition to all of the great R.E.M. press circulating these days as the band tours, Michael has also been rather ubiquitous himself media-wise of late, including the following magazines, whose covers feature the stylish singer: Death and Taxes, UMAG, and Room 100; the R.E.M. front man
The band was in fine form last night at Red Rocks in Colorado in front of a sell-out crowd who were treated to classics such as “Feeling Gravities Pull,” “World Leader Pretend,” “Departure,” and “Cuyahoga” As the tour progresses R.E.M.’s SETLIST continues to evolve, showcasing
Thanks to David Belisle for providing these stunning photos from the show at Red Rocks just outside Denver last night. And speaking of David, be sure to pick up his book of R.E.M. photographs, R.E.M.: HELLO, which is now available in bookstores (June 1, Chronicle).
It’s now happened once in every decade since the 1980s, and, since we’re clearly keeping score, one can only wonder how many bands can boast that! After cover appearances in issue #17 in 1984 and fourteen years later on #43 in 1998, R.E.M. has once again landed on
Apple iTunes will release the special live EP, R.E.M. Live From London, later this month in celebration of the 3rd anniversary of live musical performances at the Apple Store in London. R.E.M.’s concert took place at the Regents Street Apple store on March 26th during a brief European promotional
The California swing of the tour wrapped up Sunday night in Berkeley after two shows at the Greek Theatre following on the heels of the Hollywood Bowl concert last Thursday. The Berkeley shows have been described by various people as the best of the tour
R.E.M.’s first night of a two-night stand at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley was a rousing success says the Mercury News. Tonight the band is on night five of their world tour. What can the crowd expect this evening? Here’s the setlist from Saturday’s show
This NEW Eastwood guitar guitar is signed by Peter, Mike, and Michael is presented for auction by the Ferry County Rail Trail Partners (FCRTP/a Washington State nonprofit). The mission of the Ferry County Rail Trail Partners is to preserve the rail corridor for the long term economic benefit
It is always fun being in the city by the bay.
We have so many memories of this area over the years . . . early days amazement at the vistas and the architecture; an early show at the Warfield Theatre, just days after Michael had had
The band had a great show at the Hollywood Bowl. Below are a few reviews, and check out the amazing fan photos here.
RollingStone.com
NME.com
The Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood bowl 5.29.2008
PRETTY PERSUASION
LIVING WELL
KENNETH
SITTING STILL
IGNORELAND
MAN SIZED WREATH
CIRCUS ENVY
DRIVE
ACCELERATE
HOLLOW MAN
FALL ON ME
HOUSTON
ELECTROLITE
FINAL STRAW
IâVE BEEN HIGH
LET ME IN
LOSING MY
Check out these great photos from last night’s book signing event at Book Soup in Los Angeles where Michael and David Belisle autographed copies of R.E.M.: HELLO non-stop from 7:00-8:30PM. A really great crowd turned out for the signing on a perfect LA night at a truly great bookstore.
After a couple of days off following their headlining slot at the Sasquatch! Festival, the band returns to the stage tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, the scene of an infamous row during their last appearance at the Bowl in 2003 instigated by Tony Clifton who bumrushed Michael
Peter, Mike, and Michael have compiled a collection of thirteen songs for the iTunes’ Playlist Favorites series now available for purchase at the iTunes Store. The songs selected are by the supporting acts who will join R.E.M. on TOUR this summer in North America and in Europe.
Michael Stipe and David Belisle will be at Book Soup in Los Angeles at 7pm on May 28th to sign copies of R.E.M.: HELLO, the stunning collection of photographs of the band taken by David over the course of the last seven years during his time on tour