In addition to the big news surrounding the release of the I.R.S. Years CDs and DVD this September, the guys have been staying very busy with various side-projects and appearances. Here is a quick run-down of what’s happening on the R.E.M. front over the next few weeks:
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On September 12th, EMI will release the first comprehensive CD and DVD anthologies of R.E.M.’s 1980s I.R.S. Records catalog. The CD will be called And I Feel Fineâ¦The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982-1987 and will be available in 2 formats: a 21-track single-disc collection of hits and
Peter appears on a new documentary which recounts the life of Gram Parsons. Fallen Angel which was produced by Gandulf Hennig was released on DVD on July 11. The film covers Parsonsâ life as a child heir to an orange juice fortune to his days as a musical icon
August ’06 Q Magazine rates the 40 Best Albums of the ’80s with R.E.M.’s debut Murmur standing strong in the rankings at number 6. The record is celebrated as a “glorious return to guitar rock primacy after the floppy-haired, new romantic tyranny of the early 80s.” Murmur appealed
Here you can see Mike Mills performing alongside Tony Levin at the Roberto Clemente Celebration Concert in Pittsburgh, which benefited Roberto Clemente Sports City and The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (no website available). This was a special musical tribute to baseball legend and humanitarian Roberto Clemente,
AthFest 10, the tenth annual celebration of Athens’ music, culture, and arts, is in full-swing this week and continues on through Sunday. It’s a great event where there truly is just about something for everybody: live music, lectures, film, kids’ events, an auction with a grand-prize trip to Italy,
With AthFest taking place over the course of the next five days (June 21st-25th), our humble burg readies itself for an interesting few days of music, arts, and other cultural happenings as temperatures soar into the upper 90s. One of several highly-anticipated events is a 20th anniversary screening of
Michael attended a fundraiser in New York City last night which was hosted by venerable French jeweler and watchmaker Cartier. The event, “Celebrate Love,” brought attention to Cartier’s partnership with some of America’s best-known artists who were selected for their “commitment” to a specific cause. Michael represented Mercy
Mike will participate in a musical tribute concert as part of the festivities surrounding this year’s Major League Baseball All Star game in Pittsburgh. The concert will celebrate the life of baseball legend and humanitarian Roberto Clemente and will take place on Saturday night, July 8th, at the Chevrolet Amphitheatre
R.E.M friend, touring mate, and In The Sun author/project collaborator Joseph Arthur has released a new track called “Last Train to Ithaca” which he is offering as a gift to fans as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done in terms of Gulf Coast relief.
Peter will join Bill Rieflin on an upcoming five-show tour in support of Bill’s new musical effort, Slow Music, this May. The band, which also features the formidable talents of Robert Fripp, Matt Chamberlain, Fred Chalenor, and Hector Zazou, will play on the following dates:
Date Venue Location
May. 05, 2006 Aladdin Theater Portland,
NATALIE MERCHANT has released a compilation called RETROSPECTIVE 1990-2005. It features lots of her greatest songs, including âbuild a levee,â âsan andreas fault,â âcarnival,â and the song âshe devilâ, which brilliantly opens the 2nd cd and should be essential café rotation this summer; this is classic, great songwriting and
The Minus Five wrap up their tour of the US this weekend with shows in Atlanta at Smith’s Olde Bar Friday night and in Athens at the Georgia Theatre Saturday. The Silos will provide support in Atlanta and Athens, where they’ll be joined by local faves, Elf Power.
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Quadri{+}Chromies brings together Bernard Caillaudâs digital paintings and Hector Zazouâs compositions. The multi-media experience is available in a dual DVD and CD format and features Peter Buck who plays on tracks 2, 3, and 6. Other musicians contributing their time and talents are Brian Eno, Bill Rieflin, Ryuichi Sakamoto,
Michael will perform at the âBring âEm Home Nowâ Concert For Peace on March 20th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The concert coincides with the three-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. Also on the bill are Rufus Wainwright, Bright Eyes, Fischerspooner,