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Postcard from Vancouver – 2007

Posted on May 30, 2007September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Happy to report the recording went great in Vancouver. Hard to believe 3 weeks went by that fast. Many songs shaping up nicely, although I will resist the temptation to try and describe them, especially since many will be able to hear them live in Dublin in about a month (and others will somehow find … Continue reading Postcard from Vancouver – 2007 →

Postcard from ATH 2006

Posted on September 21, 2006September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Well, we have had a few days to reflect on the proceedings over in Atlanta, with the band being inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. It was a fun fun evening, with the band playing and speaking great (way to go guys!), a swell time enjoyed by all our friends and fans and … Continue reading Postcard from ATH 2006 →

Postcard from Athens, GA 2006

Posted on September 14, 2006September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

As the old Sam Phillips line goes "nostalgia isn't what it used to be”; well, last night it was pretty fun to see a few generations of Athens musicians come together for a benefit for the local charities Community Connection and Family Connection/Communities in Schools. Billed as Finest Worksongs: Athens Bands Play the Music of … Continue reading Postcard from Athens, GA 2006 →

Postcard from Home – Athens 2006

Posted on September 6, 2006September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

POSTCARD FROM HOME Things are heating up here in Athens with the impending release of The Best of the I.R.S. Years (1982-1987) And I Feel Fine on September 12th, exactly one week from today. We’re particularly pleased with how the “bonus” disc turned out with various band favorites, live tracks, outtakes, and other rarities, not … Continue reading Postcard from Home – Athens 2006 →

Postcard from the Old Hometown – Athens 2005

Posted on August 19, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Some home, some still traveling¦ all adjusting to life of calm after months/years of what is also known as a touring cycle. After all this time of prescribed movement, and knowing exactly where we would be/what we would be doing months in advance, it takes a little getting used to just remembering who you're supposed … Continue reading Postcard from the Old Hometown – Athens 2005 →