hoping for UK dates, but if you are anywhere near these gigs you should absolutely go @jasonnarducy.bsky.social @dagjuhlin.bsky.social

Great night of music with The Minus 5 @theeminus5.bsky.social and @lukehaines.bsky.social & Peter Buck @remhq.bsky.social at The Ferret (What a venue?!). They really are a rock n roll band, and we still don't know the plural of octopus 🐙 🤔😂

September's coming soon

Well, all good things must come to an end! It's been great to see Michael Shannon and @jasonnarducy.bsky.social @dagjuhlin.bsky.social @jonwurster.bsky.social @tedleo.bsky.social and Vijay Tellis-Nayak over the past week or so playing the music of @remhq.bsky.social @bertisdowns.bsky.social

Alone in a crowd (Camera)

The man, the myth, the legend and it was only 40 years ago that Joe Boyd produced one of R.E.M.’s most evocative albums, Fables of the Reconstruction, right there in London. Great of him to be there for the show this weekend and the guys were thrilled to meet him and hear his production notes!

Uncut’s report from the London tribute show… www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/mich...

Have fun with Jerry & Pat 👋🏼

The Minus 5 last night in Birmingham @remhq.bsky.social @theeminus5.bsky.social

The Minus 5, Kings Heath, Birmingham.

Video from last Luke Haines and Peter Buck

had a great evening at Luke Haines Peter Buck gig. Fantastic music and met Scott and Linda from the band @remhq.bsky.social @theeminus5.bsky.social

Manchester 🐝 😎

Great night at Gorilla 🦍 in Manchester last night with @jasonnarducy.bsky.social etc al. These signed maps & legends were selling like hot cakes 😂

Some #goodnews to start the morning. With my #tea. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...

Spreading misinformation and generating distrust of vaccines isn't just reckless, it could be deadly. Somebody should let RFK Jr. know that vaccines save lives. Full stop.

Just returned from seeing 'Weapons' tonight, it's worth the hype! Loved the references to 'The Shining' throughout... 217 😱😱😱

Excited to be seeing Michael Shannon, @jasonnarducy.bsky.social @dagjuhlin.bsky.social @jonwurster.bsky.social @tedleo.bsky.social at Gorilla Manchester on Tuesday... R.E.M. played at The Ritz, just across the street, 40 years ago... They also opened the set with 'Feeling Gravity's Pull' 🤓

SE1 @ Night 🌈

And of course, the inimitable @theeminus5.bsky.social leading The Minus 5! Opened with Let The Rope Hold, Cassie Lee... It was loud! 🎸🥁♥️ And 'I don't want to hate anyone,' sounds great live.

Cracking night at Omera in London with @lukehaines.bsky.social and Peter Buck!

Exploring Southwark 😎

Great Guerilla Girls exhibition at The Tate!💃

The new @lukehaines.bsky.social and Peter Buck album has arrived! Nice artwork too!

It's taken the death of Hulk Hogan for me to realise that Mister Fred Blassie is, actually a real person. How did I not know this?!

Managed to blag my way into Deb Hall, University of Birmingham. Any recollections of 1984 @millsish.bsky.social @remhq.bsky.social

Small exhibition featuring music on campus at the University of Birmingham 1965-1995, inc. R.E.M. at the Deb Hall in 1984... Any recollections @millsish.bsky.social @remhq.bsky.social

amazing album and one despite being about the south and me being from the west midlands really identify with. i cant wait for the @jasonnarducy.bsky.social @jonwurster.bsky.social fables tour in August to see all these songs live

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It is important to support and check in with our trans friends and family. I met Charlotte Anne Dole in 2014 when she was in Cymbals Eat Guitars - they were main support for the Bob Mould Band Beauty & Ruin tour. She is a fantastic drummer based in Philadelphia.

School shootings since Dunblane, Scotland in 1996. Zero. School shootings since Columbine, USA in 1999. 428 Gun violence must stop. America stop guns.

“decide yourself” – Thank you, R.E.M. This support of Radio Free Europe is incredibly touching. ffm.to/remrfe2025?m...

Beyond belief. Is this really the man we’re going to fawn over with a State Visit? It’s time for our PM to pick a side

Kudos 👏👏👏

Trump berates Zelensky, the leader of a democratic country courageously fighting Russian imperialism, while he allies himself with Putin, a dictator who started the bloodiest European war in 80 years. Sorry, President Trump. We believe in democracy, not authoritarianism.

The version of Wendell Gee by @jasonnarducy.bsky.social and co is absolutely amazing. I literally felt emotional watching it youtu.be/QbKADi_St-0?...

To quote R.E.M.’s art director Chris Bilheimer who took this photo at the 40 Watt last night, “It’s always fun when you get together with your old coworkers.” INDEED!!

The Michael Shannon-Jason Narducy Fables Tribute Tour included some special “and Friends” last night in Athens at the 40 Watt: Berry Buck Mills & Stipe plus Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group. Photos by Karen Ryan 🙏

The Starmer offer of a state visit now a nightmare.

Last night I went to see an REM cover band fronted by actor Michael Shannon. They played Fables of the Reconstruction start to finish & then did a second set of deep cuts. Peter Buck came out & played on the last 5 songs or so. It was fantastic.

Tonight's entertainment courtesy of @newsagents.bsky.social and @jonsopel1.bsky.social, @maitlis.bsky.social and @lewisgoodall.com!

Back home in the best city in the world for News Agents Live. See you shortly babs

‘Thought crime’ and cancelled elections: how do JD Vance’s claims about Europe stand up?

For my birthday today, please consider buying a fantastic FABLES TOUR SCREEN PRINT as proceeds go @abortionfront.bsky.social. We will have these screen prints on tour (while supplies last) but there are 50 available online right now. Link in bio.

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at home in Georgia.

New Peter Buck and Luke Haines album is finished. Recorded in Portland Oregan, with Scott Mc, and Linda Pitmon. Out early next year, with UK tour.