R.E.M. delivered two knockout performances on MTV’s acclaimed “Unplugged” series, the first in 1991 and the other in 2001, giving them the unique distinction of being the only band to appear on the series twice. Surprisingly, audio from both shows has never been available, making these some of the most
Thanks to Chris at Bull Moose for sending us the link to a great photo album of Mike at the in-store signing on Record Store Day ’14. View it here.
Postcard with some thoughts on Record Store Day and UNPLUGGED
Yesterday was a little like old times, accompanying Mike Mills to Bull Moose Records in Portland, Maine, where he did an in-store and got to meet lots of happy R.E.M. fans out for the release of UNPLUGGED, which vinylly saw the
Watch this never before seen version of “I’ve Been High” from the band’s 2001 performance on MTV’s Unplugged and view more songs from the forthcoming release at R.E.M.’s artist page.
Have a look at salon.com’s article on the band’s 10 best songs post-Bill Berry.
In recognition of the release of R.E.M. UNPLUGGED: THE COMPLETE 1991 and 2001 SESSIONS, MTV is showing videos from both performances in the music carousel at the band’s artist page: mtv.com
Check it out and have a great Record Store Day!
Here are some photos Bertis took of Mike at Bull Moose Records in Portland, Maine, earlier today. Mike was on hand at the store to sign copies of the 4-LP set of UNPLUGGED: THE COMPLETE 1991 and 2001 SESSIONS. In the first photo Mike is pictured with Chris Brown of
Throughout his career, Peter has collaborated with numerous bands, both on-stage and in the studio. One of those groups was Flor, an Italian band from Catania, whose 1993 album “Re-vision,” (produced by Francesco Virlinzi) included guest appearances by Peter and Natalie Merchant.
Peter also performed live with Flor on a number
Here are a few links to some of the happenings leading up to Record Store Day tomorrow. Don’t forget: Mike will be in Maine at Bull Moose making a special guest appearance marking the release of R.E.M. UNPLUGGED: THE COMPLETE 1991 and 2001 SESSIONS
April 15th, Tax Day special: from the IRS era, “Swan Swan H” rarely ever played but this version from Unplugged is on the Record Store Day vinyl released this coming Saturday and CD/digital release coming next month. BTW did you know that the first Federal income tax was levied in
O.K., watch the Little America clip from LA. 10 seconds in, it looks like Susanah Hoffs close up in front row. At 27 seconds, who was the guy in the suit, on stage and glaring at Mike in a really weird way? Additionally, why did you guys let me
Michael did a great job of inducting Nirvana into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame– he wrote a great speech and then they TelePrompted it…
Rolling Stone has the call.
Included are some fun shots from the run and flow of the evening– truly a grand time was had
Don’t forget to support your local record store on April 19th–Record Store Day–the same day R.E.M.’s Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions will be released on a 4-LP vinyl set. Learn more about this limited release here and check out the video of the band performing
Mike spoke with Billboard.com about the current baseball season which just got underway. Check out the article here.