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Postcard from Helsinki – 2005

Posted on January 30, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We are rested and ready to go again after the unfortunate cancellation of the St Petersburg show–that was a drastic move, but one we felt we had to make since, if the trucks and gear are there (at the border), you cannot do the show…we felt horrible about it as you can imagine. The thought … Continue reading Postcard from Helsinki – 2005 →

Postcard from Prague 2005

Posted on January 24, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We are in Prague, where in 1995 we finally got to play in August after cancelling in March for Bill's brain surgery and in July for Mike's abdominal surgery. This time, as of just before showtime, all are healthy and fit as fiddles, and the way the shows have been going, fans in the brand … Continue reading Postcard from Prague 2005 →

Postcard From Belgrade – 2005

Posted on January 21, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Well every day is different on tour, but some are more interesting than others; today was one of the particularly memorable ones: we all arrived in Belgrade after a rocking, enthused show last night in the beautiful old city of Zagreb–the band were invited to meet the Serbian President, Boris Tadic, at the Presidential Palace, … Continue reading Postcard From Belgrade – 2005 →

Postcard From Ljubljana – 2005

Posted on January 18, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Well, we haven;t gotten to Germany yet, but it sure feels like it with recent shows in Basel, Bolzano and tonight Ljubljana. All have had a distinctly Germanic feel, and all were the first time for us to visit. This afternoon we walked to the venue and found the Slovenian capitol to be lively, interesting, … Continue reading Postcard From Ljubljana – 2005 →

Postcard from Before the Marseille Show – 2005

Posted on January 12, 2005September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Well, we couldn't have asked for a better start to the European leg of the tour–as in earlier trips, Portugal and Spain meant very enthusiastic and appreciative fans and all three shows over the weekend (Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona) were just terrific. The band played great, enjoying throwing in some change-ups in the set list … Continue reading Postcard from Before the Marseille Show – 2005 →