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“R.E.M. Explored” will open the Southwest Florida Symphony’s just-announced 2023-24 season at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Ft. Myers, FL on October 21. Mike and virtuoso violinist Robert McDuffie will join the symphony on reimagined versions of R.E.M. songs; Mike and McDuffie will also perform Mike’s Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and Orchestra … Continued

The band is pleased to announce vinyl reissues for the long-out-of-print titles Around The Sun and Collapse Into Now! Set for release on July 14th, both records are available to pre-order now.   The chart-topping Around the Sun includes such highlights as “Leaving New York,” “Aftermath,” “Electron Blue,” and “Wanderlust,” plus “The Outsiders.” Collapse Into … Continued

Peter and Scott have put together a video message for their upcoming UK tour July 4-8 with the No Ones and The Minus 5.

Watch the video here.

Peter and Kevn Kinney of Drivin n Cryin will play at the Hotel Indigo in Athens on Monday, May 15, 6-9 PM. Special guest Tom Clarke. This is a free show—hope to see you there!

The Baseball Project has released a new track called “Journeyman” from their forthcoming album “Grand Salami Time!” due out June 30 via Omnivore Recordings. In an interview with Brooklyn Vegan, Steve Wynn spoke about the origin of “Journeyman”: “I was in a hotel room just outside of Buffalo when I got an email from Peter … Continued

Just announced! Special guests Peter Buck, David Ryan Harris, & Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith group will perform at the The Fox Theatre‘s May 13th benefit concert featuring Collective Soul, Mother’s Finest, Drivin N Cryin, and Jet Black Roses. Support Georgia’s theatres during a historic night at the Fox! Tickets

EarthPercent organization is celebrating Earth Day with a new 63-song compilation album, EarthPercent x Earth Day ’23 Compilation Album. Proceeds will go to the EarthPercent grant giving fund supporting organizations working on the frontlines of climate action. The comp includes a new song from Michael (featuring folk singer and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea) called “Give Me … Continued

Peter & Dexter Weaver at Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods on Friday in Athens.

The No Ones new album, “My Best Evil Friend” is out today. Look for it in your local record store

In support of the album, The No Ones will play their first U. S. shows in Portland, OR (June 16) and Seattle, WA (June 17), followed by a string of international dates in Norway and the UK. A complete list of tour dates is below.

The No Ones (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Frode Strømstad, and Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen) have shared their new single “KLIV,” named after a Top 30 AM station in San Jose. The band pays homage to some of their favorite musical influences. Watch the music video now and pre-order their new album, My Best Evil Friend, out … Continued

Click HERE to watch The Bad Ends’ video for “Mile Marker 29” on LateShowMeMusic, the YouTube music channel hosted by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! The video, directed by Marc Pilvinsky and recorded by producer David Barbe and Henry Barbe, was shot at the fabulous 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA and features our … Continued

Click now to watch The Bad Ends Tiny Desk Concert at NPR MUSIC featuring the beautiful instrumental “Ode To José” composed by none other than Bill Berry.

Our friends in The Band Ends are excited to share some news about the premiere of their NPR Tiny Desk Concert (featuring our very own Bill Berry on drums and 12-string acoustic guitar!) which will air this Friday March 24th. The 4-song performance includes special guest Jay Gonzalez (Drive-By Truckers, guitar & mandolin), John Neff … Continued

Athens band The Bad Ends live performance video for “Mile Marker 29,” featuring our very own Bill Berry at the drum kit, will debut this coming Friday March 24th on #LateShowMeMusic, the You Tube music channel hosted by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert!   Also featured is Jay Gonzalez of the Drive-By Truckers on … Continued