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Postcard from the Strong Finish – Final Weekend For Europe 2008

Posted on October 8, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We had a couple of days in Istanbul, and since we had never been there, everyone enjoyed seeing the sights, discovering the blends of cultures, in this sprawling, bustling city. And the show was on a spectacular site, hard on the bank of the Bosphorus, with illuminated mosques dotting the hillside in Asia across the … Continue reading Postcard from the Strong Finish – Final Weekend For Europe 2008 →

Notes from the Airport – 2008

Posted on October 3, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

On the way to Istanbul, so not much time to update today . . . Madrid was magical, the place LAS VENTAS (very Verona Arena-like in dimensions and shape and crowd, but okay maybe not quite as old!) is the premier bullring in Spain and quite a venue for a rocking show. Somehow over the … Continue reading Notes from the Airport – 2008 →

Bleary Eyed Weekend Postcard from the City of Letters – 2008

Posted on September 28, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

A little slow getting going this morning since we were up til all hours watching Round One of the Presidential Debates– a good opportunity for both candidates to show their stuff. We scored it even– kidding! Check out Progressive Blog Digest and Memeorandum for coverage. For the rest, please go here.

Postcard from Zurich – 2008

Posted on September 25, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Tonight the band plays its final show in Switzerland for this tour, with an appearance at Hallenstadion in Zurich, and if recent indications are any sign, it should be a fantastic show. The guys are playing better than ever and the setlist is still growing almost 60 shows into the tour (since May in Vancouver). … Continue reading Postcard from Zurich – 2008 →

Quick Postcard from the Weekend: Luxembourg 2008

Posted on September 22, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

It has been an eventful week, with the rounding up of Peter’s guitar consuming many of us–when a commuter plane carrying Dewitt and the Beloved Rickenbacker, showed up early yesterday morning here in Luxembourg, the task was complete and we were ready for what promised to be a great show For the rest, please go … Continue reading Quick Postcard from the Weekend: Luxembourg 2008 →