R.E.M. have been retired for more than a decade, but fans of the band will still have a chance to catch a live performance of their 1983 debut album Murmur in the near future. That’s because actor Michael Shannon and guitarist Jason Narducy have announced a seven-date US tour, during they’ll perform Mumur and other early R.E.M. songs.

With accompaniment from Jon Wurster (drums), Dag Juhlin (guitar), Nick Macri (bass), and Vijay Tellis-Nayak (piano), Shannon and Narducy will visit Minneapolis, Athens, D.C., Brooklyn, and more throughout February 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 29th.

“I have been a fan of R.E.M. since my cousin played me the Document cassette out at my Aunt Norma’s trailer,” said Shannon in a statement. “I spent days and hours stumbling around my hometown of Lexington, KY listening to Murmur on my Walkman, long before the notion of being anything other than completely anonymous was a viable option. Jason and I have done several other albums and shows together but this one means the most to me.”

Shannon and Narucy aren’t the only ones celebrating R.E.M.’s back catalog. The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz recently announced an EP of R.E.M. covers. Meanwhile, R.E.M. themselves are marking the 25th anniversary of their album Up with a new deluxe reissue.

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Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Play R.E.M.’s Murmur 2024 Tour Dates:
02/04 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
02/08 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club
02/09 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
02/10 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
02/12 – Ardmore, PA @ Ardmore Music Hall
02/13 – Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
02/14 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

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