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Postcard from South America – 2008

Posted on October 31, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We are a week into this final leg of the 2008 tour and what a week it has been–R.E.M. played Dallas, the first time in Texas since the SXSW show at Stubbs that in a sense kicked off the year’s travels, then on to New Orleans where the band finally got to play Voodoo Fest, … Continue reading Postcard from South America – 2008 →

Postcard from the Strong Finish – Final Weekend For Europe 2008

Posted on October 8, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

We had a couple of days in Istanbul, and since we had never been there, everyone enjoyed seeing the sights, discovering the blends of cultures, in this sprawling, bustling city. And the show was on a spectacular site, hard on the bank of the Bosphorus, with illuminated mosques dotting the hillside in Asia across the … Continue reading Postcard from the Strong Finish – Final Weekend For Europe 2008 →

Notes from the Airport – 2008

Posted on October 3, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

On the way to Istanbul, so not much time to update today . . . Madrid was magical, the place LAS VENTAS (very Verona Arena-like in dimensions and shape and crowd, but okay maybe not quite as old!) is the premier bullring in Spain and quite a venue for a rocking show. Somehow over the … Continue reading Notes from the Airport – 2008 →

Bleary Eyed Weekend Postcard from the City of Letters – 2008

Posted on September 28, 2008September 17, 2018 by bertisdowns in R.E.M. Postcards Etc.

A little slow getting going this morning since we were up til all hours watching Round One of the Presidential Debates– a good opportunity for both candidates to show their stuff. We scored it even– kidding! Check out Progressive Blog Digest and Memeorandum for coverage. For the rest, please go here.