Chris Slusarenko from the Eyelids reports that “We are creating a raffle with 100% of the proceeds going to The Center For Reproductive Rights. They continue fighting the fight so that everyone has access to abortion.”Here’s how the raffle works: For each $10 increment you put in you will receive one token that will be … Continued
Fans of Beat Poetry for Survivalists, the debut LP, from Peter and ex-Auteurs lead man, Luke Haines, will be excited to learn that the duo is working on a follow-up called All The Kids Are Super Bummed Out, a double album, that will be out October 28 on Cherry Red records. Brooklyn Vegan posted a thorough … Continued
Peter joined The Black Crowes on stage earlier in the week for “The One I Love” during the Atlanta band’s encore at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Amphitheatre in Woodinville, Washington. Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil joined in on the final song of the night, The Velvet Underground’s “Rock & Roll.” Video below: Photo: Chris Hartsonge
Nashville’s Soccer Mommy recently recorded a cool cover version of “Losing My Religion” for a new Deezer covers compilation titled “InVersions 90.” The song compilation is exclusive to Deezer for now, but you can check out some info on the release a hear a snippet here.
This past Saturday night, Peter and Kevn Kinney, along with their band that night, played the last of four shows on a PAC NW swing through Seattle and Portland.
Exciting news from Portland: Scott McCaughey has been elected to the Oregon Music Hall of Fame! I was happy to come out and support on this big day. The actual ceremony will be on October eighth in Oregon, where all the inductees will perform. Scott and I are pictured after the announcement ceremony outside the … Continued
Peter has four shows coming up this week with his good friend and longtime collaborator Kevn Kinney of Atlanta’s Drivin ‘N Cryin. The first show is at Madame Lou’s in Seattle on July 13 followed by three nights at Al’s Den in Portland. Special guests are lined up for each night. Tickets: SEATTLE PORTLAND
Tune in tonight for the premiere of a “A Night of Georgia Music” with Chuck Leavell, Robert McDuffie, and Mike Mills (July 4th) on Georgia Public Broadcasting (7PM). The film showcases iconic Peach State songs from such musical luminaries as Otis Redding, Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers Band, R.E.M., Outkast, the B-52s, & Brook Benton … Continued
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active).
Click below to watch video footage of Peter and Scott accompanying Lonnie Holley during his set at Portland’s Hollywood Theater earlier this week. Watch Video Peter said, “Monday night, Scott and I, plus some new musical friends, backed up famous artist and singer, Lonnie Holley. We improvised, he preached. It was an intense … Continued
Peter and Scott were honored to perform in a sold out concert at Hollywood Theater in Portland with Lonnie Holley. Peter said, “Monday night Scott and I, plus some new musical friends backed up famous artist and singer Lonnie Holley. We improvised, he preached. It was an intense and beautiful evening. I hope this … Continued
“Our pal Mike Law just released his new record, and we love it!!!” – michael WILD ARROWS is the musical project of NYC artist Mike Law, and he’s just released a new record called “Loving the Void.” Check it out on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Music & Bandcamp
Relive the rich history of Georgia music like never before in A Night of Georgia Music, a concert film showcasing iconic Peach State songs from Otis Redding, Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers Band, R.E.M., Outkast, the B-52s, & Brook Benton. A Night of Georgia Music, airing on GPB July 4th at 7PM, features dynamic new … Continued
This past Friday, Peter and Portland’s Eyelids treated the crowd gathered at Mississippi Studios in Portland to rousing versions of “Radio Free Europe” and “Gardening At Night.” Chris from Eyelids shared this: “Having Peter on stage blew everyone’s minds since we didn’t tell them he was going to play those songs with us. ‘Radio Free … Continued
15 years ago today, Amnesty International released Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur featuring 23 covers of John Lennon songs by various artists (U2, Green Day, Snow Patrol, The Flaming Lips, et al.) including R.E.M.’s version of “#9 Dream” from Lennon’s 1974 LP, Walls and Bridges. The album and individual tracks are still … Continued