Y’all, get your vaccinations now if you haven’t because the college kids are back and boy, they give no fucks judging from some of the parties I’m seeing happen. OOF.
Flagpole has started gathering a list of bars and venues that require masks and vaccinations. You can check it HERE.
Widespread Panic had to postpone a few dates due to JB testing positive for COVID. The man’s ok and the dates have been rescheduled. Did I mention you should get vaccinated?
Are you a musician? Want to learn a bit of the actual biz? Dan Geller has you covered FOR FREE. Details here.
David Barbe went on the Atlanta Baseball Team’s Podcast to talk shop and music.
The newest plaques for the Athens Music Walk of Fame have been installed. Spiffy.
Bits and things from around the net R.E.M. and affiliates edition:
Michael Stipe talked to Far Out! about Lou Reed.
Pearl Jam covering “Drive”?!!! YES PLEASE.
Mitch Easter on Radio Free Europe and other things
The amazing Alejandro Escovedo talks about mental health and the SIMS Foundation out of Austin, which is a similar thing to our own Nuci’s.
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