In Memory of Dr. King

Early morning, April 4 -
Shots rings out in the Memphis sky.
Free at last, they took your life.
They could not take your pride.

R.E.M. Week Continues

And our wall-to-wall coverage of R.E.M. continues on the Big D as we approach the one week mark in the countdown to Accelerate (R.E.M. gives me a birthday present a day late).

Today we offer audio of R.E.M.'s recent show at South by Southwest at Stubbs via NPR:

Click to listen

Also, when are they going to get around to announcing when tickets are going on sale? June 18 with be here before you know it.

UPDATE: At around the 52 minute mark, Michael Stipe spreads some Obama love. Nice!

Driving in Cars

I can't wait - 8 more days!

h/t Todd.

A Very Special Announcement

Courtesy of R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe:



Only 8 days until Accelerate!