Or at least they were there for a combination of the two. Shannon, guitarist Jason Narducy and a backing band performed R.E.M.’s 1985 album “Fables of the Reconstruction” in its entirety in Chicago in ...

Michael Shannon revisited 30-plus songs by the defunct Georgia quartet with members of Bob Mould’s band and Wilco.

“This is not a tribute band,” insists indie rocker Jason Narducy, referring to the group he and actor Michael Shannon have put together. That might seem like a curious thing to say, considering the ...

Evanston-born musician Jason Narducy will return to his hometown Saturday to play to a sold-out crowd at SPACE. He will be joined by his friend and actor ...

One of punk's more unique backstories is that of Verböten, who, barely in their teens, emerged from Chicago in 1982, waiting ...

This week's top live-music options have a little movie-star flavor, some sprightly rock to chew on and a fresh album from a ...

Thursday night, Feb. 27, the band that has repeatedly insisted they'll never do a full-fledged reunion, took the stage at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia to perform with Michael Shannon and Jason ...

During the brief but electrifying set, R.E.M. performed their 1984 classic Pretty Persuasion. Stipe handled lead vocals, Berry played tambourine, Mills contributed backing vocals, and Buck delivered ...

WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has made it clear over the years that the beloved indie rock godheads are definitely done. But on ...

February 24, 2025 Watch Peter Buck & Scott McCaughey join Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy's R.E.M. 'Fables of the Reconstruction' tour in Portland Peter Buck joined Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy ...