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Postcard from the Homestretch – Oslo 2005

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

We are enjoying the Scandinavian swing of the tour. On Tuesday, we dodged a bullet with the thunderstorms prior to the show at the beautiful Botanical Gardens where the band played. Then in Oslo and Stavanger…beautiful sunny evenings and packed, enthusiastic football stadiums greeted the band, and full-throttled, rock shows ensued. For the rest, please … Continue reading Postcard from the Homestretch – Oslo 2005 →

Postcard from Dublin: FILE UNDER SCENIC – 2005

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

In some ways, this entire tour, comprising 99 shows so far (since last October), has seemed like a succession of highlights some tremendous shows, wonderful places to visit, friends new and old. To me, this feels like the best R.E.M. tour ever in so many ways... For the rest, please go here.

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 →