For Release: 2008-05-05 10:20:00
Famed Athens, Ga., band R.E.M. makes its first-ever appearance on the Austin City Limits stage when a new season premieres Saturday, May 24 at 11/10 p.m. CT on KET1 and Friday, May 30 at 11/10 p.m. CT on KET HD.Almost three decades into their career and just weeks before the release of their 14th studio album, Accelerate, R.E.M. gave an intimate audience of 350 a concert experience that Pitchfork Magazine called “amazing” and USA Today dubbed “a special treat.”
The concert features songs from the band’s new album, as well as classics like “Man on the Moon” and “Losing My Religion.” The program also features an exclusive interview with R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills.
“Few bands ever achieve the stature of R.E.M. when it comes to breaking new ground, breaking the mold, making an impact that makes a difference,” said Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona. “Their new music is as good as anything they've ever done, and we're thrilled to bring this episode to the PBS audience and beyond.”
Austin City Limits is produced by KLRU/Austin. More Information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org.
Contact: Ellen Soileau
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