http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/ en-us 2005-07-18T20:31:08-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001102.html With the end of the tour, this blog will take a rest as well. Any news about R.E.M. will be reported on athensmusic.com, but this page will remain for archival purposes. The commenting feature will be turned off to prevent... General News David Bill 2005-07-18T20:31:08-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001101.html With a rousing show in front of 80,000 fans at London's Hyde Park on Saturday, R.E.M. wrapped up their 123-show, 10-month, five-continent tour. We asked Bertis for a brief comment on where the band heads now. His response: *** And... Tour News David Bill 2005-07-18T20:30:02-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001097.html If it weren't for the London bombings, the band and crew members would probably be back home with family and friends starting a well-deserved break, but they have to wait a few more days for their finale at Hyde Park... General News David Bill 2005-07-13T08:48:43-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001091.html This story was passed along from the record label of Mardo, which was hand-picked to open the June 5 show in Graz, Austria: The story: So there we were, Mardo. Another day trekking across the country on tour, when we... Tour News David Bill 2005-07-08T09:47:37-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001090.html The full postponement story from today's Banner-Herald: R.E.M. delays show after 'a sad day' By Julie Phillips julie.phillips@onlineathens.com Athens-based R.E.M. postponed its Saturday show at London's Hyde Park in the wake of Thursday's terrorist attacks in London. The band was... Tour News David Bill 2005-07-08T09:20:28-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001088.html From remhq: Due to the tragic circumstances today in London, the Safety Advisory Group for Hyde Park has agreed that R.E.M.'s scheduled concert for this weekend, July 9th, will be postponed until Saturday July 16th. All tickets will remain valid... Tour News David Bill 2005-07-07T13:45:50-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001085.html With less than a week to go on this world tour, R.E.M. pulled some double duty over the weekend, performing three songs ("Imitation of Life," "Everybody Hurts" and "Man on the Moon") during the Live 8 concert in London's... Tour News David Bill 2005-07-06T14:42:34-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001068.html The R.E.M. juggernaut keeps blasting through Europe. As the world tour starts to wind down, the band is running around the continent in high gear, playing almost nightly to sold-out and enthusiastic crowds, including the headlining slot at the Isle... Tour News David Bill 2005-06-22T13:36:48-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001050.html "American Way," the magazine of American Airlines and American Eagle, features Michael on the cover in its most recent issue talking about Paris, one of his favorite cities in the world. Excerpt: "In 1983, a little-known rock band from Athens,... In the Media David Bill 2005-06-08T10:24:51-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001049.html "Wanderlust" will be released as the fourth single from "Around the Sun" in the United Kingdom on July 11. It will be available in the following formats with the following special B-sides: 2 Track CD 1. Wanderlust 2. Low (alternate... Album News David Bill 2005-06-08T10:15:54-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/001048.html R.E.M. is rolling through Europe, having played Spain, Germany and Austria to enthusiastic crowds. Setlists are in the right rail on the home page. Highlights include the first-ever live performance of "Leave," and the first performance of "Me in Honey"... Tour News David Bill 2005-06-08T10:12:42-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/000997.html Here is a transcript of an interview Michael did with Australian TV personality Andrew Denton on his "Enough Rope" interview show. An excerpt: "I have never thought of myself as a very cool person. I think a lot of people... General News David Bill 2005-04-21T10:18:21-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/000984.html The band has wrapped up its Australian/New Zealand leg of the tour and is getting a well-deserved six-week break before heading back to Europe for a summer tour, including several festivals. Here are a few miscellaneous items: • Bertis posted... Tour News David Bill 2005-04-12T09:16:42-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/000976.html Here are some reviews/interviews from the Australian/New Zealand leg of the tour: • From undercover.com: Review of REM, Melbourne, April 3, 2005 • From the Melbourne Herald-Sun: R.E.M. revisits the dream • From The Age: REM and Bright Eyes •... General News David Bill 2005-04-06T12:48:47-05:00 http://www.athensmusic.com/rem/archives/000950.html Here is an in-depth piece about the fantastic video production that accompanied R.E.M. through Europe (above). Also, here's a story from the Sydney Morning Herald: "Crushed with eyeliner."... Tour News David Bill 2005-03-23T13:02:25-05:00