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Postcard From Sheffield – 2005

Posted on June 16, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

When we had to cancel the shows due to Mike Mills’ illness back in February, we were lucky to have a break planned for this week so that we could slot in the Glasgow makeup and the Sheffield makeup; the only problem in Glasgow was the unavailability of the S.E.C.C. Arena (due to last night's … Continue reading Postcard From Sheffield – 2005 →

Brief Postcard from England – 2005

Posted on June 14, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We have had quite a week. Here are some highlights, by the numbers: Shows in torrential rain: 1 (Rock Am Ring) Shows at Formula One racetracks: 2 (Nurburgring, Imola) Shows with Green Day: 3 (Nurburgring, Nurnburg, Imola) Days off in Rome: 4 Chestnuts unearthed since last weekend: 5 (Heron House, Driver 8, These Days, Get … Continue reading Brief Postcard from England – 2005 →

Postcard from the Festival Part of Germany – Cologne 2005

Posted on June 4, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We are at a Formula One racetrack somewhere near Cologne, where the annual Rock am Ring/ Rock im Park Festivals begin tonight. Unlike other European events, which we have done before, this is our first appearance at Germany's big weekend out and the guys are psyched to be playing here with so many other great … Continue reading Postcard from the Festival Part of Germany – Cologne 2005 →

Postcard from Andalucia – Granada 2005

Posted on May 25, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Ever since I heard that Clash song Spanish Bombs off London Calling, back in law school days (also early R.E.M. days), I have wondered what Andalucia would be like….as we are starting this last part of the tour in Granada, I am getting to find out. What a great town: compact, bustling, very old-world European … Continue reading Postcard from Andalucia – Granada 2005 →

Postcard from the Home Stretch – Sydney 2005

Posted on April 5, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We have a couple of days off before the final two shows of this part of the tourâ in Adelaide Wednesday night and Perth on Friday, then home for a spring break and a chance to rest, revive and get ready for the summer fun in Europe starting in Spain in late May. For the … Continue reading Postcard from the Home Stretch – Sydney 2005 →