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Postcard from Athens – 2012

Posted on June 2, 2012September 18, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

I just returned from a trip to New York and London, always two of my favorite places and essential to the history of R.E.M. In New York I saw Peter and he filled me in on his recently-recorded solo record, about which details will soon be forthcoming–very exciting stuff. I also saw Michael and caught … Continue reading Postcard from Athens – 2012 →

Happy R.E.M. Day – 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012September 18, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

(APRIL 5TH)–Well, this is the 32nd anniversary of the band and the first one of those since the disbandment back in September. April 5th is always a special day to a lot of people marking that first “birthday party at the church” that is the stuff of legend. For the rest, please go here.

END-OF-YEAR POSTCARD FROM THE BREAK 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011September 18, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

Today, three days from the end of the year 2011, I am thinking a lot in threes: three decades of life with R.E.M., three guys at the end, three is a good number. Favorite things are sometimes hard to isolate–threes are easier at least for me: For the rest, please go here.

Introduction to A New Turn In The South: Hugh Acheson, Friend, Chef, Community Treasure

Posted on October 18, 2011September 16, 2018 by bertisdowns in Food, Art, and Music

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Quick Monday Morning Postcard from Athens – 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011September 18, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

A lot of activity in R.E.M.’s world, broadly defined, here at the end of March. COLLAPSE INTO NOW rocks along, and I recently came upon a great BBC review that might be my favorite one this season. Also, Peter’s 30-minute plus video interview with Starbucks has just been.. For the rest, please go here.