The first listening party event in celebration of the release of the band’s 40-song hits’ retrospective–R.E.M., Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982-2011–will be held at the Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens, GA, tonight. Proceeds from the event benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia & Family Connection / Communities in Schools of Athens / Whatever It Takes. Come join us tonight at the Georgia Theatre for some great music and fun!
Night #1: Welcome to the Reconstruction
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Athens Bands Play the Songs of R.E.M.
Doors at 6:00 p.m.
Georgia Theatre
215 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601
Ages 18 & up (under 18 admitted if accompanied by a parent)
The musical lineup includes (alphabetical order):
The Corduroy Road
David Barbe and the Quick Hooks
Futurebirds
Grogus
Jack Logan and Coventry Climax
John Keane and NathanSheppard
Kevn Kinney
Lera Lynn
Nanny Island
Romper Stompers (feat. Todd Nance of Widespread Panic, William Tonks & Jon Mills of Barbara Cue, and Daniel Hutchens of Bloodkin)
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and Thayer Sarrano.