ATHENS Ga — Legendary rock band R.E.M. thrilled fans with a surprise reunion at the iconic 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, on February 27. The unexpected performance brought all four original ...

“It’s important to us to make these shows special, especially for the Athens community, because these shows sold out first before anything else. People are flying in from all around. It feels ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Iconic Athens rock band R.E.M. held a rare reunion late last week. All four original ...

the legendary 500-capacity venue in their hometown of Athens, Georgia that has been the launching pad for dozens of local bands and a favorite haunt for R.E.M.’s members over the years.

Michael Stipe onstage with Mike Mills and Michael Shannon at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Ga., on Feb. 8, 2024 (photo: Cameron ...

Guests at Athens’ 40 Watt Club were in for quite the treat Thursday night. The original members of R.E.M., including Michael Stipe, briefly took the stage for a surprise appearance. They joined ...

Legendary rock band R.E.M. thrilled fans with a surprise reunion at the iconic 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, on February 27. The unexpected performance brought all four original members ...