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THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD PART OF THE WORLD TOUR

R.E.M resumed their tour in Cape Town, South Africa, this evening with a rousing set at Bellville Velodrome. Word just in from Bertis via mobile phone that it was one of the most intense and captivating shows of the tour thus far with a fired-up South African audience of 8,000 very receptive to the band’s first-ever appearance in their country. R.E.M. is in Cape Town again tomorrow to finish off a two-night stand before heading over to Durban and then Johannesburg for two shows.

Bertis reports that everyone enjoyed a few days off in a beautiful setting. Some went diving, some climbing, others rested! Looking forward to the next leg of the tour…

Stay tuned for photos and updates as we get them.