Peter and Mike have joined Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, and Steve Wynn at Fidelitorium Recording studio in Kernersville, North Carolina where they’ve begun work on the next LP for The Baseball Project. The quintet is working with famed producer, Mitch Easter. Stay tuned for more updates and photos from the studio.
Earlier this week, on Monday, May 16th, Mike was presented with an honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree from Mercer University in Macon, GA (Mike’s hometown) at the university’s commencement ceremony. The degree was presented to Mike by President William Underwood after Mike and his good friend, Macon native, Bobby McDuffie, performed “Losing My Religion” for … Continued
Peter will be joining good friend Kevn Kinney of Drivin n’ Cryin at Al’s Den in Portland for three shows July 14-16. As the poster says, special guests are expected including some who have not been announced. Make sure you get your tickets early as these shows will sell out fast. Go HERE for more … Continued
Peter has three shows in the Pacific NW this weekend with Hector Tellez, Jr., Barrett Martin, and Dune Butler. If you’re in the area, catch one or all three shows! Friday’s (5.6) show is in Portland at Laurelthirst Pub… Saturday’s (5.7) at Jazzbones, Tacoma … and Sunday’s (5.8) at Madame Lou’s in Seattle. Ticket info: … Continued
This Friday, May 6, is the last day to purchase Michael’s track, “Future, If Future,” from Bandcamp in order to benefit Earth Percent’s initiative to fund climate solutions. You can stream the full track at Bandcamp now.. For every track sold, a minimum of £1.30 goes to EarthPercent’s grantmaking program to support organizations doing vital … Continued
Peter and good friend Kevn Kinney are hitting the road for a few dates this summer including a show at Madame Lou’s in Seattle on July 13. They will also be playing three shows in Portland from July 14-16 at Al’s Den as Kevn Kinney’s Travel and Magic Show. Tickets are available here for the … Continued
In the latest episode of the Broken Record podcast, Michael catches up with his old friend, Rick Rubin. During the episode, Michael plays Rick his new song, “Future If Future” produced by Andy LeMaster. Michael also talks about why he decided to record a solo album, and how he always intended to be super famous—and … Continued
“6 yrs ago today. Imagine…” – Michael photo: Rania Batrice
Michael’s single, “Future, If Future,” is available today on Bandcamp as part of Earth Percent’s Earth Day initiative to fund climate solutions. The track is available to purchase from Bandcamp for a limited time only on April 22nd. About the track, Brian Eno said, “I’m very pleased with the way it’s gone. It’s a very … Continued
This morning, a friend sent me a reference to the first time R.E.M. ever played as R.E.M., on April 19, 1980. He asked me if I was there. I answered that I was and that I remembered it like it was yesterday. Actually, what I clearly remember is mostly summed up in this quote from … Continued
Michael and Brian Eno have collaborated on a new song set to be released on Earth Day (April 22). The single, titled “Future, If Future,” is one of 100 songs being released by various artists via Bandcamp in an effort to raise awareness about climate crisis along with funds to support groups leading the effort … Continued
Photos from Peter and Luke Haines’ show Wednesday night in Glasgow at Òran Mór. Peter and Luke are on tour this month in 🇬🇧 (with Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, and Nick Fowler) in support of Beat Poetry for Survivalists. Upcoming dates in Hebden Bridge (tonight), Oxted (16th), and two dates in London (18th & 19th) … Continued
“After two years and at least three postponements, the Luke Haines Peter Buck 🇬🇧 tour is on! Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon and I recently flew to London for rehearsals. Scott, Luke, Peter, Linda and Nick Fowler exhibiting fine footwear.” – Peter Ticket info for the shows below HERE APR 13 Glasgow, Oran Mor APR 15 … Continued
On March 29, 2022, an audience of patrons of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York was treated to a performance in the Temple of Dendur of Mike Mills’s Concerto for Violin, Rock Band, and String Orchestra featuring Robert McDuffie on violin, Mike on guitar, and an ensemble of fine classical and rock musicians. … Continued
Many of us have fond memories of the legendary 1987 documentary Athens, GA: Inside/Out, a distinctive look at the charming, eclectic, talented cast of characters who comprised the extended “Athens music scene in the mid-1980s” (including, among others, Jeremy Ayers, the Flat Duo Jets, Kilkenny Cats, Pylon, and R.E.M., who were filmed by James Herbert … Continued