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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

Wishing Neil Young a very happy birthday today. photo by David Belisle

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.

The official end of the 11-month long Green Tour in Macon, GA, November 11, 1989 with @Pylon_band. Where did you see the band on the Green Tour?

Green. Released 11.8.1988. Studio album number 6. Share your favorite Green track in the comments.

Tim Walz and Doug Emhoff rally for Harris in Cobb County with Michael Stipe and Jon Bon Jovi

“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:.

“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”:

"Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)" from the hazy mists of time on October 30, 1983, at Livewire/Nickelodeon.

🚛🇧🇷Peter and Barrett Martin at a truck stop somewhere in the Brazilian hinterlands as they continue their tour with Nando Reis. Photo: Sofia Diniz

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:

🇺🇸*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 .

🇧🇷 🎸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!"

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Flashback to October 23, 1985 at Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow with support from Faith Brothers.