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Quick Belated FMC Update – 2009

Posted on October 14, 2009September 18, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Last week, Mike and I spent a few days in Washington, DC for the annual Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit: Greg Kot’s takeaway pretty accurately described the proceedings For the rest, please go here.

Early October Roundup – 2009

Posted on October 3, 2009September 18, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

It’s been a fast and furious week in R.E.M. land beginning with the excellent Minus 5/Baseball Project/Steve Wynn outing at the 40 Watt on Monday. It was truly special getting to witness Peter, Mike, and Bill on the same stage once again and fun to see so many familiar faces at the Watt. Last night … Continue reading Early October Roundup – 2009 →

A FEW THINGS ON THE HQ RADAR SCREEN ON A GORGEOUS FALL FRIDAY IN ATHENSTOWN…

Posted on September 26, 2009September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

This coming Monday night will mark the return of the Minus 5 (Scott McCaughey’s evergreen stalwart unit with frequent co-conspirator Peter Buck and this-time co-collaborators Steve Wynn and Linda Pitmon. Supporting bands for this very special 40 WATT evening are The Baseball Project and the Steve Wynn IV. The show is getting great reviews up … Continue reading A FEW THINGS ON THE HQ RADAR SCREEN ON A GORGEOUS FALL FRIDAY IN ATHENSTOWN… →

Postcard From Summertime – Athens 2009

Posted on July 16, 2009September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

For a non-touring/non-recording summer, things are somewhat lively at HQ, with the RECKONING 25th DELUXE EDITION re-issue, the RECKONING SONGS FROM THE OLYMPIA Digital EP and the upcoming LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA Double Live Record coming in October keeping us busy and on our toes. For the rest, please go here.

Postcard from the Tribute: All the Right Friends – 2009

Posted on March 13, 2009September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

I will leave it to others, perhaps more objective than me, to chronicle in detail the wonderful confluence of talent, place and material that took place last night in New York City’s fabled Carnegie Hall at the “Music of R.E.M.” tribute: For the rest, please go here.