this is another one of those boots that comes with a lot of questions but very few answers - as i am only able to provide one piece of actual info. what i do know, for sure, is that this is rem playing sometime in the 80s. what this supposedly is, is an irs era unreleased live recording of a performance @ page auditorium on 9.25.84 in durham, nc. i have read that it was set to be released on irs but stipe didnt like it and thus got scraped. i also read that there were no plans for a live release during that time. this may also be known in some circles as we are having a heavenly time. as always, if you can shed some light on what this may or may not be it would be appreciated.
2. catapult
4. 9-9
6. windout
8. kohoutek
11. 1,000,000
12. hyena
14. old man kensey
in other news, scott bondy, formerly of the great birmingham trio verbena, is prepping the release of his debut under the aa bondy moniker, american hearts on 9.18. judging by the this track it seems as if mr bondy has ditched the trashy stones for a more dylan-esque approach. american hearts was recorded in a new york barn during the dead of winter and it sounds like it.
aa bondy myspace / superphonic records
Sweet, thanks for the heads up on Mr. Verbena.
I anticipate.
Hey, if you send me this on a CD I’ll give you a Remains Of The Day lunchbox and an Anthony Michael Hall bobblehead–whaddaya say??? Guffman is one of the greatest movies ever. Just kidding on the swap, REM and Guffman in one post, you must be okay.
I have this recording on vynil. You are right It is called “We are having a heavenly time” My copy was released by IRS records, but as a fanclub release only and not for commercial sale. Hope that helps.
thanks, cackle and that means alot coming from you jeff. sasha, i take it you were/are a fan of verbena? sadly, i really only like, albeit love, souls for sale. the others i can seriously live without.
Yet another great musical offering on this site.
Bill Berry please come back!
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