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On this day in 1989: R.E.M. played a benefit show at Atlanta's Fox Theatre for L.E.A.F. & Campaign For A Prosperous GA. Setlist included all of Murmur in order followed by Green in order. The encore: Get Up #2 & Wild Thing (Micro & the Melons), Fall On Me, Low & Finest Worksong
Me, Nando, & the boys about to play Rock the Mountain Fest in the hills above Rio. I haven't played a big festival since the last R.E.M. tour in 2008.
“Nando’s band & I just played Ribeirão Preto, a cool city a 1/2 day’s drive from Sao Paolo. Before the 2nd show a few of us wandered next door to the Pinguim the city’s most famous bar. Apparently it’s considered good luck to put a 🐧 statue on your refrigerator. I bought a 🎩”
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🗳️ 🎤 🇺🇸 Michael will be taking part in a get out the vote event in Atlanta later today with Tim Walz, Doug Emhoff, and @jonbonjovi & duo @thewarandtreaty. We’ll post photos & footage when we have them.
The guys have contributed a live version of "Feeling Gravitys Pull" (Greensboro, '89) to “Caverns of Gold: A Benefit for WNC Hurricane Relief.” The compilation album aims to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Helene. Pick it up here:
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“I believe the choices in this election could not be more stark or more important. Please vote & encourage everyone you know to do the same—that is how we win in 2024 & I believe we can do it!!” - Michael
👁️ the powerful new lyric video for “I Believe”: https://t.co/z4ju4vOTef
The band’s 11th studio album, Up, was released 26 years ago this weekend. Produced by Pat McCarthy and the band, Up reached #3 on charts in the USA and UK and included singles “Daysleeper,” “Lotus,” “At My Most Beautiful,” and “Suspicion.”
Today marks 26 years of 🆙 In celebration, you can score 30% off the Up 25th Anniversary deluxe 2-CD/1 Blu-Ray set, plus a free Blackwing pencil set or Baggu tote. Grab a copy now through October 28: https://t.co/ucfAt0araB
🇺🇸*We* have been given the freedom to do as we see fit🗳️ The election is less than 2 weeks away & early voting has started in many states. Go here to find early voting info, double check polling places & listen to WE ARE HOPE DESPITE THE TIMES
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🇧🇷 🎸Peter & Barrett Martin with Brazilian band @tihuanaoficial. Peter says "Great band. They play a crazy mix of ska, heavy rock, reggae & Brazilian folk. Totally great! Or as we say here in Brazil: legal! Their records are up on the streaming platforms, so give them a listen!"