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THE ATLANTIC LOOKS AT GREEN: “R.E.M.’S GREATEST ALBUM”
Check out The Atlantic’s current essay on the greatness of Green at theatlantic.com. As the essay’s author, Jennie Rothenberg Gritz concludes, “Twenty-five years after the record’s release, the world needs its dynamic optimism more than ever.”
Press Roundup of the Excerpt From Laura Levine’s “Just Like A Movie”
Yesterday we mentioned that an excerpt from our old friend and photographer Laura Levine’s unreleased underground Super-8 film, JUST LIKE A MOVIE (which was shot over a two week period in Athens, Georgia, in 1983) had begun making the rounds.
As Laura herself noted, “It’s an excerpt from the original unreleased
Jim McKay Film Festival in Athens, GA, November 15-18
(for Lou– a personal tribute from Laura Levine featuring Michael Stipe and Pale Blue Eyes): an excerpt from JUST LIKE A MOVIE
Pale Blue Eyes, Michael Stipe R.E.M., from “Just Like a Movie,”
This is starting to percolate on the web today– an excerpt from our old friend and photographer Laura Levine’s unreleased underground Super-8 film, JUST LIKE A MOVIE. Shot over a two week period in Athens,
Lou Reed Tribute at Michael’s Tumblr Site
Check out Michael’s tribute to Lou Reed including Patti Smith’s New Yorker article at confessionsofamichaelstipe.tumblr.com.
MIKE’S INTERVIEW WITH WNYC’S SOUNDCHECK TO AIR THURSDAY AT 3PM ET
Tune in to WNYC’s program Soundcheck this Thursday (11/7) at 3PM ET as Mike Mills talks to host, John Schaefer about the 25th anniversary of Green. Visit soundcheck.org for more details.
Michael’s “Thoughts on Lou Reed”
From a post earlier this week at talkhouse.com on the recent passing of Lou Reed:
It was my first discovery of the Velvets, when all the CBGB bands namechecked their heroes, and I went looking—and I found Loaded and 1969: The Velvet Underground Live in the 8 track cutout
Find of the Week: Tibet Rally 1998
Tibet rally on the national mall in DC summer before Up, c. 1998- acoustic “Losing My Religion” and “Fall on Me”
PRESS RELEASE: TODOS SANTOS MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SOUTHERN BAJA FEATURING PETER BUCK AND FRIENDS
LEGENDARY HOTEL CALIFORNIA TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL
TODOS SANTOS, MEXICO (Oct. 30, 2013) — Hotel California and Vaso Loco, LLC, a company formed by former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, today announces the third annual Todos Santos Music Festival, a seven-day music event benefiting local charities. The festival
3rd Annual Todos Santos Music Festival Announced!
Excited to announce the 3rd Annual Todos Santos Music Festival! From Jan. 16-18 & 22-25, 2014, this year’s festival will feature:
Peter Buck
The Minus 5
Ed Kowalczyk
Dream Syndicate
drivin’ n’ cryin’
Twin Tones
Sonido Gallo Negro
Torreblanca
+ a local music showcase
As always, proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets on sale Nov. 1st: for more info please
Find of the Week: R.E.M. Radio Hour
pre-web.0, c.1996 and the “worldwide satellite broadcast” with Berry Buck Mills and Stipe
Now Streaming: Peter’s Guest DJ Appearance At Portland’s KBOO Radio
You can listen to Peter’s stint yesterday as a guest DJ in the Song Circle at radio station KBOO in Portland. Peter was joined by Eric Isaacson of Mississippi Records. Listen here
Portland’s Savoy Tavern to Feature DJ Peter Buck This Sunday
Peter will be at the Savoy in Portland Sunday night, October 27, where he’ll be the DJ for the evening. “It should be a lot of fun,” Peter said in a conversation earlier tonight with HQ. “I’m using my own record collection.” If you’re in the area,
12th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days – October 1st – 31st, 2013
“Together with a diverse group of Honorary Committee artists, we celebrate and support the Foundation’s mission of using the power of music to promote cross-cultural understanding and remind people of all cultures and religions that we share a common humanity.” – R.E.M., 2004
In 2004, R.E.M. joined musicians from all over