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“WELCOME TO THE RECONSTRUCTION” TONIGHT AT THE GEORGIA THEATRE

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.