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Postcard on the First Day of December – Athens 2003

Posted on December 2, 2003September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

It is nice to be home after much of the year away. Michael has just finished up his extended press tour after the band's promo tour after the tour itself¦ all in support of “In Time,” which seems to be doing great most everywhere. An essential Christmas present; a great collection of the band's arguably … Continue reading Postcard on the First Day of December – Athens 2003 →

Postcard Heading East – Denver 2003

Posted on September 13, 2003September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

On a late night flight on the way to Denver, I realized that if I don’t write down some of the things about the rest of the west coast swing, I probably will forget them. It has been a little hectic, but fun, as usual, but moreso, as Southern California always quickens the pace a … Continue reading Postcard Heading East – Denver 2003 →

Postcard from Vancouver 2003

Posted on May 24, 2003September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Hard to believe the tour is only 6 weeks away — in some ways it feels like it has already begun! I am on the plane home from Vancouver (not nonstop–oh well) having just spent a few days up there with the guys. Several things are going on: finishing up the new material for the … Continue reading Postcard from Vancouver 2003 →