1992

6-9 January 1992 - Maxwell Sound Recording Studio, Athens, GA
notes: Recording Sessions for Vigilantes Of Love 'Killing Floor', produced by Peter Buck.

9 January 1992 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
notes: Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck show, with Ben Reynolds & Buren Fowler.

9-25 January 1992 - R.E.M.'s West Clayton Street Studio, Athens, GA
notes: Rehearsals start for the new album.

19-20 January 1992 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included: Pink Moon
notes: Recording Session with Richard Butler recording 'Pink Moon' for a Nick Drake tribute album for Rykodisc, organised by Joe Boyd. This recording remains unreleased.

31 January 1992 - 2nd Annual Mental Health Benefit, 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
support: Five Eight, Michelle Malone
set: Losing My Religion / Arms Of Love / Country Feedback / Love Is All Around / Fall On Me / Finest Worksong / I Can Only Give You Everything / Funtime
notes: Billed as Peter Buck solo, but ended up as an R.E.M. performance. Peter Buck plays acoustic guitar on 'Losing My Religion', not mandolin. Bill Berry plays acoustic guitar on 'Country Feedback' (instead of bass as normal), with bass being played by Mike Mills (instead of keyboards).

10-12 February 1992 - Cherry Bear Studios, London, England
tracks recorded: Trout
notes: Michael Stipe writes & records vocals for 'Trout' with Neneh Cherry.

12 February 1992 - BRIT Awards, Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
notes: R.E.M. win Best International Group award, presented by Maxi Priest, & accepted by Mike Mills & Michael Stipe.

17-21 February 1992 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included:
18 February - Wake Her Up (The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite) / Funk Snippet / Eastern 983111
other tracks recorded included: Steel Rewrite (Photograph) / 10K Minimal (Find The River) / Arabic Feedback (Instrumental) (Christmas In Tunisia) / Drive / Big Talk (Devil Rides Backwards) / Michael's Organ (Instrumental) (Everybody Hurts) / Peter's New Song (Instrumental) / Chance (Dub) / Bill's Acoustic (Instrumental) / C To D Slide (Man On The Moon) / Mike's Pop Song / Bazouki Michael's Fav (Instrumental) (Monty Got A Raw Deal) / Howler Monkey (Instrumental) (Ignoreland) / Cello Scud (Sweetness Follows)
notes: Demo Recording Session for 'Automatic For The People'. 'Big Talk' contains the well known lyrics 'Devil Rides Backwards On A Mule Called Maybe', 'Peter's New Song' sounds very similar to 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite', & 'Eastern 983111' is a completely new song with lyrics. Michael is still working out the lyrics to 'C To D Slide' (Man On The Moon) as he hums most of the way through the track.

24 February 1992 - 'Live With Regis & Kathie Lee', ABC Studios, New York, NY
other acts appearing: Ed McMahon, Julis Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
set: Interview / (Don't Go Back To) Rockville
notes: Television appearance & performance by Mike Mills on 'Live With Regis & Kathie Lee' on CBS. Interview with Mike Mills by Regis Philbin & Kathie Lee Gifford followed by a performance of '(Don't Go Back To) Rockville' on acoustic guitar.

25 February 1992 - 34th Grammy Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
notes: R.E.M. win 3 awards: Best Pop Performance By A Duo or Group With Vocal (for 'Losing My Religion'); Best Alternative Music Album (for 'Out Of Time') & Best Music Video, Short Form (for Tarsem & R.E.M. for 'Losing My Religion'). The band accepts the awards each time. They were nominated for 7 awards.

4-13 March 1992 - Kingsway Studio, New Orleans, LA
tracks recorded included:
5 March - Drive (multiple takes)
other tracks recorded included: Bazouki Song (Instrumental) (Monty Got A Raw Deal) / Pakiderm (New Orleans Instrumental No. 1) / Afterthought (New Orleans Instrumental No. 2)
notes: Recording Sessions for 'Automatic For The People'.

16-20 March 1992 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included: Grindstone / Coalminers / Wait Up / Criminals / Shaky Ground / Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down / Black Eye / Moonshiner / I Wish My Baby Was Born / Atomic Power / Lilli Schull / Warfare / Fatal Wound / Sandusky / Wipe The Clock
notes: Recording Sessions for Uncle Tupelo's 'March 16-20, 1992' album, produced by Peter Buck.

30 March - 24 April 1992 - Studio A, Bearsville Sound Studios, Bearsville, NY
30 March - Wake Her Up (The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite)
31 March - Wake Her Up (The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite)
1 April - Howler Monkey (Ignoreland) / Batman (Winged Mammal Theme)
2 April - Eastern / Batman (Winged Mammal Theme)
3 April - Batman / Peter's New Song / Howler Monkey (Ignoreland)
4 April - Michael's Organ (Everybody Hurts)
6 April - Big Talk
7 April - Photograph / Big Talk
8 April - Photograph / Bouzouki Song (Monty Got A Raw Deal)
9 April - Photograph / Big Talk
10 April - Drive / Bouzouki Song (Monty Got A Raw Deal) / Peter's New Song / Photograph
13 April - Howler Monkey (Ignoreland) / Mike's Organ Song
14 April - Michael's Organ (Everybody Hurts) / Wake Her Up (The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite)
15 April - Michael's Organ (Everybody Hurts) / C To D Slide (Man On The Moon) / 6/8 Sailor (Try Not To Breathe)
16 April - Bouzouki Song (Monty Got A Raw Deal) / Big Talk
17 April - Howler Monkey (Ignoreland) / Hey Love (Star Me Kitten) / Bill's Acoustic Song / Big Talk / 6/8 Sailor (Try Not To Breathe)
18 April - Bill's Acoustic Song / Michael's Organ (Everybody Hurts) / Howler Monkey (Ignoreland)
20 April - Everybody Hurts
21 April - C To D Slide (Man On The Moon)
22 April - Bouzouki Song (Monty Got A Raw Deal) / C To D Slide (Man On The Moon) / Everybody Hurts
23 April - Sisters and Brothers (Sweetness Follows) / 10K Minimal (Find The River) / Bouzouki Song (Monty Got A Raw Deal)
24 April - Rough Mixing
notes: Recording Sessions for 'Automatic For The People', with Scott Litt.

4-22 May 1992 - Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL
tracks recorded included: Everybody Hurts / The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite / Try Not To Breathe / Nightswimming
notes: Recording Sessions for 'Automatic For The People', with Scott Litt.

28-29 May 1992 - Bosstown Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
tracks recorded: Drive / Everybody Hurts / The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite / Nightswimming (with Oboe) / Nightswimming (without Oboe)
notes: Strings Recording Session for 'Automatic For The People', John Paul Jones arranging strings played by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

5 June 1992
event: 'Out Of Time' is certified 4x Multi-Platinum (sales of 4,000,000) in the US.

8 June - 10 July 1992 - Bad Animals, Seattle, WA
tracks recorded included:
10 June - C To D Slide (Man On The Moon)
13 June - Drive
17 June - Passion (Try Not To Breathe)
other tracks recorded included: Star Me Kitten
notes: Mixing Sessions for 'Automatic For The People'. Contrary to popular belief, the mixed version created on 10 June 1992 for 'Man On The Moon' had complete lyrics refuting the legend that it wasn't all written and sung until the last day of mixing.

1 July 1992 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
supporting: The Quags
notes: Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck, participate in clubs Acoustic Open Mike Night. The Quags, a Latvian band from Philadelphia are the headlining act.

4 July 1992 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
support: Pop Defect, Young Fresh Fellows
notes: Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck, with Mike Mills & Bill Berry joining on some songs.

12 July 1992 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
notes: Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck.

1-3 August 1992 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
notes: Recording Sessions, possibly for B-sides.

11 August 1992 - Triclops Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA
tracks recorded included: Indian Song
notes: Recording Sessions for Drivin' N' Cryin's 'Smoke', with Peter Buck recording dulcimer for 'Indian Song', produced by Geoff Workman & Drivin' N' Cryin'.

25-26 August 1992 - Sepulveda Dam, Los Angeles, CA
notes: Filming 'Drive' video, directed by Peter Care.

8 September 1992 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
notes: Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck.

12-13 September 1992 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
probable tracks recorded: Fruity Organ / Arms Of Love / Where's Captain Kirk? / Toyland
notes: Recording Sessions, possibly for B-sides.

21 September 1992
event: 'Drive' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

24-26 September 1992 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
notes: Recording Sessions, possibly for B-sides.

1-3 October 1992 - Various locations including Club Ed Movie Set, near Lancaster & Antelope Valley, CA
notes: Filming 'Man On The Moon' video, directed by Peter Care.

5 October 1992
event: 'Automatic For The People' is released in the UK

5 October 1992 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
7:00-9:30pm: Well fed by Weaver D's, As well as playback of the new album, included a live auction of rare memorabilia & other goodies by Gwen O'Looney, and raffle & door prizes.
10:00-12:00pm: As well as playback of the new album, & well fed by Weaver D's, included a raffle, door prizes & T-shirts for sale.
notes: 'Automatic For The People' Pre-Release Listening Party. After the 2 sittings, there was a disco, DJ'ed by Jim McKay. Bill Berry made a short appearance. Proceeds benefited Community Connection Of Northeast Georgia.

6 October 1992
event: 'Automatic For The People' is released in the US

6 October 1992
event: 'Drive' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the US

12 October 1992 - 'Rockline', K-Rock 92.3FM (WXRK-FM) Studios, New York, NY
set: Interview / Drive / Interview & Phone-In / The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Orange Crush / Interview & Phone-In / Larry Page Calls In with Bill Berry from Athens, GA / Interview & Phone-In / Man On The Moon / Interview & Phone-In / Texarkana / Interview / Break: / Interview & Phone-In / Ignoreland / Break: / Interview & Phone-In / It's The End Of The World (And I Feel Fine) / Interview & Phone-In / Outtro
notes: Radio interview with Peter Buck & Mike Mills by Bob Coburn, with Phone-In questions from callers. Larry Page from the Troggs phones in with Bill Berry from Athens, GA. All songs played were studio tracks.

15 October 1992 - Warner Bros. Records, London, England
notes: Photo shoot by Laurie Lewis with Peter Buck & Mike Mills & interview with Giles Smith for Our Price magazine.

17 October 1992 - Powerhaus, London, England
set: Sometimes I Wish I Was A Pretty Girl / Oceanside / Child Of The Universe / Chinese Bones / Balloon Man / If You Were A Priest / A Globe Of Frogs / Birdshead / The Pigworker / Sandra's Having Her Brain Out / Leppo And The Jooves / Mystery Train / Kingdom Of Love / Only The Stones Remain / City Of Shame
encore: Queen Of Eyes / I Wanna Destroy You / I Often Dream Of Trains (Solo) / Flesh Number One (Beatle Dennis) / Freeze / Eight Miles High / Listening To The Higsons
notes: The Soft Boys show. Peter guests on guitar from 'Child Of The Universe' until 'Birdshead', then returns for the whole encore.

17 October 1992 - Beat Bush Bash II, 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
other acts appearing: Michelle Malone, Vic Chesnutt, Black Label
notes: Fundraiser for Democratic Party candidates, officiated by Gwen O'Looney. Ken Poston presented R.E.M. with a resolution honouring them for their community service, accepted by Michael Stipe

22 October 1992 - Tate Center Plaza, University Of Georgia, Athens, GA
notes: Democratic Party rally, fronted by Senator Al Gore, introduced by Michael Stipe. Al Gore proclaimed that George Bush was 'Out Of Time' & that Al Gore & Bill Clinton are 'Automatic For The People'

3 November 1992 - 'Mark Och Hans Vänner Show', TV2, Studio 2, SVT Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
set: Love Is All Around
notes: Television performance by Mike Mills & Peter Buck on 'Mark Och Vänner Show' on TV2 in Sweden. Mike & Peter performed 'Love Is All Around'.

8 November 1992 - Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA
support: The Wallflowers
set: These Are Days / If You Intend / Like The Weather / A Campfire Song / Cherry Tree / You Happy Puppet / Eat For Two / Noah's Dove / How You've Grown / Circle Dream / Eden / Jezebel / Trouble Me / What's The Matter Here? / Stockton Gala Days / Candy Everybody Wants / Hey Jack Kerouac / Few And Far Between
encore 1: My Sister Rose / Hello In There / City Of Angels / Don't Talk
encore 2: The Painted Desert / Gold Rush Brides / Dust Bowl
notes: 10,000 Maniacs show. Michael Stipe guests on vocals on 'A Campfire Song' & 'Hello In There'.

15-20 November 1992 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded: Chance (Dub) / Mandolin Strum / The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Pipe Organ Song
notes: B-Side Recording Session.

16 November 1992
event: 'Man On The Moon' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

19 November 1992 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
set: Drive #1 / Monty Got A Raw Deal / Everybody Hurts / Man On The Moon / Losing My Religion / Country Feedback / Begin The Begin / Fall On Me / Me In Honey / Finest Worksong
encore: Drive #2 / Love Is All Around / Funtime / Radio Free Europe
notes: Alternative NRG - Greenpeace Benefit show, powered by 'Cyrus' a Greenpeace Mobile Solar Generator. John Keane joined the band on bass, pedal steel & acoustic guitar. First performances of 'Drive', 'Monty Got A Raw Deal', 'Everybody Hurts', 'Man On The Moon', 'Country Feedback' and 'Me In Honey'. Songs from this show were featured on 'Monster' singles, 'Drive #2' was used on the Alternative NRG compilation & most of the show is featured on the Automatic For The People 25th Anniversary Edition.

21-23 November 1992 - Near Fredericksburg Road Bridge, Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX
notes: Filming 'Everybody Hurts' video, directed by Jake Scott.

9 December 1992 - 1992 Reebok Human Rights Awards, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA
notes: Michael Stipe attends and presented an award to Michael O'Brien, alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Joan Baez & Cybill Shepherd.

11 December 1992 - The Roxy, Atlanta, GA
support: Smashing Pumpkins
set: Chattahoochie Coochie Man / Trail Of Seasons / Lost And Found / Last Song Of Maddie Hope / Iron Mountain / With The People - King Of Birds / Gotta Move On - Black Betty / The House Above Tina's Grocery - That's All Right - Mystery Train / Chico & Maria / Not Afraid To Die / The Innocent / Gotta Get Outta Here / Indian Song / MacDougal Blues / Right Side Of Town / Hey Landlord (Meatloaf And Fishsticks)
encore: Never Far Behind / Straight To Hell
notes: Drivin' n' Cryin' show, with Peter Buck & John Keane, this was the 6th Homeless Benefit. Mike Mills guests on 'Straight To Hell'. Smashing Pumpkins were recording 'Siamese Dream' in Atlanta at the time, and opened using Drivin's equipment.

12 December 1992 - Sound Gallery, Athens, GA
tracks recorded: Where With All / Spinning
notes: Recording Sessions for Asi Nisi Masa's eponymous debut, co-produced with Michael Stipe & mixed by Scott Stuckey.

17 December 1992
event: 'Automatic For The People' is certified Gold, Platinum & 2x Multi-Platinum (sales of 2,000,000) in the US

1993

20 January 1993 - MTV 1993 Rock 'N' Roll Inaugural Ball, Hall A, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
other acts appearing: 10,000 Maniacs, Boyz II Men, Roger Clinton & En Vogue, Don Henley, presented by Dennis Miller
set included:
President Bill Clinton, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton: Speech
10,000 Maniacs: These Are Days / To Sir With Love (w/ Michael Stipe) / Candy Everybody Wants (w/ Stipe)
Boyz II Men: It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday / Motownphilly / End Of The Road
En Vogue: The Star-Spangled Banner / Free Your Mind / Give It Up, Turn It Loose / My Lovin'
Al & Tipper Gore: Speech
Soul Asylum: Somebody To Shove / Black Gold / Don't Stop
Roger Clinton: A Change Is Gonna Come (w/ En Vogue)
Automatic Baby: One
Don Henley: Dirty Laundry / The Times They Are A'Changing / Heart Of The Matter / Democracy / Hotel California
notes: MTV 1993 Rock 'N' Roll Inaugural Ball to celebrate the inauguration of President Bill Clinton. The President, First Lady Hillary Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton made an appearance & Bill gave a short speech of thanks & left as they had many events to attend that evening. Bill's brother Roger Clinton performed Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' with En Vogue. Michael Stipe joined 10,000 Maniacs on 'To Sir With Love' & 'Candy Everybody Wants'. Michael and Mike Mills joined with Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr from U2 as 'Automatic Baby' on 'One'.

1 February 1993
event: 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

2 February 1993
event: 'Man On The Moon' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the US

13 February 1993 - 'Dream Makers Family Day: Adventures In Storyland', High Museum Of Art, Atlanta, GA
set: Mike Mills reads & sings The Three Billy Goats Gruff
notes: Mike Mills reads and plays guitar to childrens song in front of his youngest audience yet!.

15 February 1993 - BRIT Awards, Alexandra Palace, London
notes: R.E.M. win the Best International Group award, presented by Chrissie Hynde. Mike Mills accepts the award on the bands behalf, and in his acceptance speech, thanks the rest of the band for being solid!

16 February 1993 - Athens Skate Inn, Athens, GA
notes: Roller Disco Fundraiser for Athens Area Humane Society. Bill & Mari Berry, Michael Stipe, & Brooke Johnson, Debbie Kilpatrick & Michele Rawson from the R.E.M. Office attend.

18 February 1993 - Danish Grammy Awards, Falkoner Teatret, Copenhagen, Denmark
notes: R.E.M. win the Best International Band award & Mike Mills accepts the award on the bands behalf.

19 March 1993 - Waterloo Records, Austin, TX
set: The Yip Song / (Don't Go Back To) Rockville / Man On The Moon / Arms Of Love / Stuck In The Middle With You / Mrs. Robinson
notes: Mike Mills and Robin Hitchcock In-store performance, Jules Shear joins on 'Stuck In The Middle With You' & 'Mrs. Robinson'.

26 March 1993 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
notes: Recording Session, possibly for B-sides.

26 March 1993 - Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA
tracks recorded: Money (That's What I Want) / Long Tall Sally / Bad Boy / Twist And Shout / Please Mr. Postman / C'Mon Everybody / Rock'N'Roll Music / Slow Down / Roadrunner / Carol / Good Golly Miss Molly / 20 Flight Rock / Dizzy Miss Lizzy / He's Wearing My Bathrobe
notes: Recording Sessions for the Backbeat Band, consisting of Mike Mills on bass & vocals, Greg Dulli (vocals), Dave Pirner (vocals), Dave Grohl (drums), Thurston Moore (guitar) & Don Fleming (guitar & vocals), produced by Don Was.

5 April 1993 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
set: Joking / Hammer And A Nail / Secure Yourself / Virginia Woolf / Three Hits / Never Stop / Strange Fire / Left Me A Fool / Center Stage / Galileo / Ghost / Prince Of Darkness / You Left It Up To Me / Tangled Up In Blue / Fugitive / The Girl With The Weight Of The World In Her Hands / Hand Me Downs / Chickenman
encore: Down By The River / Get Together / Kid Fears
notes: Indigo Girls show. Michael Stipe guests on vocals on 'Kid Fears'. Janet McLaughlin joins on 'Get Together' & Michelle Malone on 'Down By The River'.

5 April 1993
event: 'Everybody Hurts' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

6 April 1993
event: 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the US

20 May 1993 - Motor Voter Bill Signing Ceremony, South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
notes: Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, Bertis Downs & Brooke Johnson & family members attend the Signing Ceremony, including the President Bill Clinton & Vice-President Al Gore.

17 June 1993 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded: Your Ghost
notes: Michael Stipe records vocals for 'Your Ghost' for Kristin Hersh.

21 June 1993 - Paladium Amphitheatre, Paramount's Carowinds, Charlotte, NC
support: World Party
set included: Candy Everybody Wants / My Sister Rose / What's The Matter Here? / Trouble Me / Eat For Two / Gold Rush Brides / Jezebel / These Are Days / Stockton Gala Days / Hey Jack Kerouac
encore included: (Don't Go Back To) Rockville / Suspicious Minds
notes: 10,000 Maniacs show. Michael Stipe guests on '(Don't Go Back To) Rockville' & 'Suspicious Minds'.

22 June 1993 - Starwood Amphitheatre, Antioch, TN
support: World Party
set included: Candy Everybody Wants / My Sister Rose / What's The Matter Here? / Eat For Two / Gold Rush Brides / Jezebel / These Are Days / Hey Jack Kerouac
encore included: (Don't Go Back To) Rockville / Because The Night / Suspicious Minds / Candy Everybody Wants
notes: 10,000 Maniacs show. Michael Stipe guests on '(Don't Go Back To) Rockville', 'Because The Night', 'Suspicious Minds' & 'Candy Everybody Wants'.

24 June 1993 - Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Chastain Memorial Park, Atlanta, GA
support: World Party
set: Candy Everybody Wants / My Sister Rose / A Campfire Song / Cherry Tree / What's The Matter Here? / Trouble Me / If You Intend / Eat For Two / Don't Talk / Gold Rush Brides / City Of Angels / Jezebel / These Are Days / Stockton Gala Days / Hey Jack Kerouac / Few And Far Between / Noah's Dove / How You've Grown
encore 1: Verdi Cries / Everyday Is Like Sunday / Like The Weather
encore 2: I Know How To Do It / Because The Night / Suspicious Minds / Let The Mystery Be
notes: 10,000 Maniacs show. Michael Stipe guests on 'I Know How To Do It', 'Because The Night' & 'Suspicious Minds'.

12 July 1993
event: 'Nightswimming' 7", 12", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

13 July 1993
event: 'Everybody Hurts' 7", 12", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the US

22-23 July 1993 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
notes: Recording Session, with Bill Berry.

24 July 1993 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
notes: Drivin' N' Cryin' show. Mike Mills joins the band onstage.

3 August 1993 - Cine Teatro Odeon, Catania, Sicily, Italy
notes: Flor De Mal show. Peter Buck guests on guitar.

8-10 August 1993 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
possible tracks recorded: Silver Bells / Christmas Time Is Here (From A Charlie Brown Christmas) / Wall Of Death
notes: Recording Session, possibly for B-sides.

24 August 1993 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
track recorded: Cody Cody
notes: Recording Session by The Musical Kings - Peter Buck, Kevn Kinney, John Keane & Michelle Malone, recorded by John Keane.

24 August 1993 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
support: Vigilantes Of Love, Five Eight
set included:
Michael Stipe: Rhinestone Cowboy (Stipe lip-synching)
Michael Stipe & Vic Chesnutt: Wichita Lineman / Galveston / Solitary Man / Every Breath You Take / By The Time I Get To Phoenix / To Sir With Love (w/ David Barbe)
Kevn Kinney, Buren Fowler, Jeff Sullivan: Driver 8 (w/ Mike Mills) / Right Side Of Town / Peacemaker / The One I Love (w/ Mills & Stipe)
notes: 'The Big Rock Show' - Benefit for Bruce Neese.

27-30 August 1993 - R.E.M.'s West Clayton Street Studio, Athens, GA
set included: Everybody Hurts / Drive / You (Instrumental) / I Took Your Name (Instrumental) / Yes, I Am Fucking With You (King Of Comedy) / E-Bow The Letter (Instrumental)
notes: Rehearsal Sessions for MTV Video Music Awards, & start of Sessions for 'Monster'.

2 September 1993 - MTV Video Music Awards, Universal Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA
other acts performing: Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Sting, Soul Asylum, Aerosmith, Naughty By Nature, Spin Doctors, Pearl Jam, The Edge, Janet Jackson
set:
Madonna: Bye Bye Baby
Lenny Kravitz: Are You Gonna Go My Way?
Sting: If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
Soul Asylum: Runaway Train (w/ Victoria Williams & Peter Buck)
Aerosmith: Livin' On The Edge
Naughty By Nature: Hip Hop Hooray
R.E.M.: Everybody Hurts - Drive
Spin Doctors: Two Princes
Pearl Jam: Animal / Rockin' In The Free World (w/ Neil Young)
The Edge: Numb
Janet Jackson: That's The Way Love Goes / If
notes: MTV Video Music Awards. Peter Buck joins Soul Asylum on guitar for 'Runaway Train', Brian Harris joins on bass on 'Everybody Hurts' & 'Drive' & Duane Saetveit on french horn on 'Everybody Hurts'. Christian Slater introduced R.E.M. prior to their performance.

2 September 1993 - The Viper Room, West Hollywood, CA
support: Darling Buds
set included: Animal / Once / Even Flow / Rockin' In The Free World / Go / State Of Love And Trust / Sonic Reducer
notes: Pearl Jam after awards show. Michael Stipe & Bill Berry join Pearl Jam onstage.

7 October 1993 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
notes: Promotional voice-over recording session.

11-22 October 1993 - Kingsway Studio, New Orleans, LA
possible tracks recorded: Flintstone Piano (Tongue) / Crush With Eyeliner (Instrumental) / I Took Your Name / You / What's The Frequency, Kenneth? / Harlan County 69 / Star 69
notes: Recording Sessions for 'Monster'. Around twenty tracks are recorded over the 10 days.

9 November 1993 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
supporting: Bouncing Souls, The Silos
The Minus Five: Emperor Of The Bathroom / I Still Miss Someone / No More Glory / Odds And Ends / Loser So Supreme / Find A Finger / Story / Barstool Blues
The Silos: My Big Car / Rejuvenation / It's Alright / Shaking All Over the Place / Margaret / Caroline / Shine It Down / Porque No / Miles Away / Find Someone / In A Station / All Falls Away / Commodore Peter / Lost In This World / Going Round / Let's Take Some Drugs And Drive Around
encore: Start The Clock / Mary's Getting Married / Susan Across The Ocean
notes: The Minus 5 (Scott McCaughey, Peter Buck), with Walter Salas-Humara, Manuel Versoza, Tom Freund joining from 'Find A Finger' onwards. Peter Buck joins The Silos on mandolin on 'Start The Clock' & 'Mary's Getting Married'. This was the first The Minus 5 show.

10 November 1993 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
other acts performing: Scott McCaughey, The Walkabouts, Sister Psychic
notes: Artists For A Hate-Free America benefit concert, proceeds to Hands Off Washington. Peter Buck sits in with all the performers on guitar.

16 November 1993
event: 'Automatic For The People' is certified 3x Multi-Platinum (sales of 3,000,000) in the US

16 November 1993 - Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA
notes: Michael Stipe joins in the charity walk for 'AIDS Walk Atlanta'.

29 November 1993
event: 'Find The River' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

9 December 1993 - Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
other acts performing: Redd Kross, Catherine Wheel, The Wonder Stuff, Cowboy Junkies, Posies, Evan Dando, Teenage Fanclub, Urge Overkill
Cracker set included: Low
notes: Peter Buck guests on guitar with Cracker, at the Deck The Hall Ball.

9 December 1993 - 1993 Reebok Human Rights Awards, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA
set included: We Shall Overcome
notes: Michael Stipe, Peter Gabriel & Natalie Merchant sing 'We Shall Overcome' during the awards ceremony.

28 December 1993 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
support: Peter Blackstock, Scott McCaughey & Peter Buck
set: Trail Of Seasons / Last Song Of Maddie Hope / MacDougal Blues / With The People - King Of Birds / Save For Me / Catch The Wind / The House Above Tina's Grocery - That's Alright - Mystery Train - That's Alright / Hey Landlord (Meatloaf And Fishsticks) / When You Come Back / Right Side Of Town / Chico & Maria / Chattahoochie Coochie Man / Gotta Move On - Black Betty
encore: Scarred But Smarter / Indian Song
notes: Kevn Kinney show, with Peter Buck & Scott McCaughey & others.

29 December 1993 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
support: Terry Lee Hale, Scott McCaughey
set: Down And Out Law / Shindig With The Lord / Trail Of Seasons / With The People / Beatnik Haight Street Kerouacian Ripoff In E / MacDougal Blues / Indian Song / Peacemaker / Right Side Of Town / Chattahoochie Coochie Man / Gotta Move On
encore: When You Come Back / Straight To Hell / Never Far Behind
notes: Kevn Kinney show, with Peter Buck & Scott McCaughey & members from The Walkabouts.

1994

15 January 1994 - MTV's 5th Annual Rock N' Jock Softball Challenge, Blair Field, Long Beach, CA
notes: Mike Mills pitches for 3 innings & played outfield, alongside David Cassidy, Queen Latifah, Tevin Campbell, Dave Mustane, Jerry Cantrell, Tom Arnold, Bobby Bonilla & Mike Piazza.

15-16 January 1994 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included: Time Of Inconvenience / Always Will
notes: Recording Sessions for Nanci Griffith's 'Flyer', produced by Peter Buck.

22-23 January 1994 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included: Time Of Inconvenience / Always Will
notes: Recording Sessions for Nanci Griffith's 'Flyer', produced by Peter Buck.

28 January 1994 - Red Lion Pub, Augusta, GA
notes: Kevn Kinney show, with Peter Buck.

29-30 January 1994 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included: Time Of Inconvenience / Always Will
notes: Recording Sessions for Nanci Griffith's 'Flyer', produced by Peter Buck.

14-25 February 1994 - R.E.M.'s West Clayton Street Studio, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included: Big Fuzz Bass / Compulsion / Cranky / Sex Bomb
notes: Rehearsal & Recording Sessions for 'Monster'

28 February 1994 - Supper Club, New York, NY
notes: Rock The Vote Benefit Party. R.E.M. were awarded the 1st annual Frank Lippert Award, attended by the band, Jefferson & Bertis.

28 February - March 1994 - Studio A, Crossover Soundstage, Atlanta, GA
tracks recorded included: What's The Frequency, Kenneth? / Strange Currencies / Bang And Blame / Circus Envy / I Don't Sleep, I Dream / Star 69 / Revolution / Lucky Piece / Pattern Shirt (Bittersweet Me) / Experiment In Terror (I Don't Sleep, I Dream) / E-Bow The Letter (Instrumental) / Low Desert (Instrumental)
notes: Recording Sessions for 'Monster', Scott Litt joins the band midway through recording.

31 March 1994 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
set: Trail Of Seasons / Lost And Found / Catch The Wind / With The People - King Of Birds / Bird / MacDougal Blues / Beatnik Haight Street Kerouacian Ripoff In E / Underground Umbrella / Down And Out Law / Save For Me / Shindig With The Lord / Let's Go Dancing / Right Side Of Town
encore: Never Far Behind / Indian Song
notes: Kevn Kinney show, with Mickel Kinney & Peter Buck.

April - May 1994 - Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL
tracks recorded included: Let Me In / Bang And Blame (w/ backup singers)
notes: Recording sessions for 'Monster', 'Let Me In' is written following Kurt Cobain's suicide.

4 May 1994 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
support: Presidents Of The United States Of America
set: Trail Of Seasons / Lost And Found / Catch The Wind / With The People - King Of Birds / Bird / MacDougal Blues / Beatnik Haight Street Kerouacian Ripoff In E / Underground Umbrella / Down And Out Law / Save For Me / Shindig With The Lord / Let's Go Dancing / Right Side Of Town
encore: Never Far Behind / Indian Song
notes: Kevn Kinney show, with Mickel Kinney & Peter Buck.

6 May 1994 - Sam Bond's Garage, Eugene, OR
notes: Kevn Kinney show, with Peter Buck.

14 May 1994 - Seattle, WA
notes: Peter Buck becomes a father to twin girls Zoe & Zelda!.

4 June 1994 - MTV Movie Awards, Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, CA
other acts performing: Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp & Me'shell Ndegeocello, Toby Huss, Toni Braxton, Warren G. & Nate Dogg
set:
Bon Jovi: Good Guys Don't Always Wear White
John Mellencamp & Me'shell Ndegeocello: Wild Night
Toby Huss: Best Song From A Movie Nominees (Medley)
Toni Braxton: You Mean The World To Me
Warren G. & Nate Dogg: Regulate
Backbeat Band: Money (That's What I Want) / Long Tall Sally / Helter Skelter
notes: MTV Movie Awards. Mike Mills performs on bass with Backbeat Band, with Dave Grohl on drums, Dave Pirner on guitar & vocals on 'Long Tall Sally', Thurston Moore on guitars, Don Fleming on guitars, and Greg Dulli on guitars & vocals on 'Money' & 'Helter Skelter'. Michael Stipe presents Best Male Performance Award to Tom Hanks.

June - 22 July 1994 - Studio 5, Ocean Way Recording & Louie's Clubhouse, Hollywood, CA
tracks recorded included:
4 June - Crush With Eyeliner (Thurston Moore vocals)
other tracks recorded included: King Of Comedy / You
notes: Recording & Mixing Sessions for 'Monster'. During final mixing for 'Monster', Michael rewrites 'Yes, I Am Fucking With You' to 'Make Your Money' (which becomes 'King Of Comedy')..

9 August 1994 - Chateau Marmont, West Hollywood, CA
notes: R.E.M. photo shoot & interview with Mike Mills & Michael Stipe, then Peter Buck & Bill Berry by John Mulvey from NME

10 August 1994 - Undisclosed Warehouse Location, Hollywood, CA
set: What's The Frequency, Kenneth? (multiple takes) / Wicked Game
notes: Filming 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth?' video, directed by Peter Care. During filming, Peter Buck played 'Wicked Game' to which the band joined in.

17 August 1994
event: 'Green' is certified 2x Multi-Platinum (sales of 2,000,000) in the US

5 September 1994
event: 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth?' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

6 September 1994
event: 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth?' 7", 12", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the US

8 September 1994 - MTV Video Music Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
notes: R.E.M. win 4 awards: Breakthrough Video, Best Direction In A Video, Best Editing In A Video & Best Cinematography In A Video, for 'Everybody Hurts'. All 4 members of the band were present to accept the awards.

9 September 1994 - Four Seasons Hotel, New York, NY
notes: Interview sessions with Michael Stipe by Anthony DeCurtis from Rolling Stone magazine, & Jeff Giles from Newsweek.

10 September 1994 - Silvercup Studios, New York, NY
notes: Filming 'Bang And Blame' video, directed by Randy Skinner.

15 September 1994 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
supporting: Vic Chesnutt
notes: The Minus 5 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Ken Stringfellow, John Ramberg).

19 September 1994 - 'The Evening Session', BBC Radio 1 Studios, BBC Radio 1, Yalding House, London, England
notes: Phone interview with Mike Mills.

26 September 1994 - 'Simon Mayo Show', BBC Radio 1 Studios, BBC Radio 1, Yalding House, London, England
notes: Phone interview with Mike Mills (who was in Nice, France), by Simon Mayo.

26 September 1994 - 'The Evening Session', BBC Radio 1 Studios, BBC Radio 1, Yalding House, London, England
notes: Phone interview with Mike Mills, who was in Nice, France.

26 September 1994
event: 'Monster' is released in Europe and Australasia

26 September 1994 - Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA
6:30-9:30pm: Well fed by Weaver D's, As well as playback of the new album, and viewing of What's The Frequency, Kenneth? video, included a live auction of rare memorabilia & other goodies by Gwen O'Looney, and raffle & door prizes.
10:00-11:00pm: As well as playback of the new album, and viewing of 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth?' video, CD raffle, door prizes & T-shirts for sale.
notes: 'Monster' Pre-Release Listening Party. R.E.M. were not present. Proceeds benefited Community Connection of Northeast Georgia.

27 September 1994
event: 'Monster' is released in North America

16 October 1994 - Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA
notes: Michael Stipe joins in the charity walk for 'AIDS Walk Atlanta'.

19-20 October 1994 - Various Locations, South Central Los Angeles, CA
notes: Filming 'Strange Currencies' video, directed by Mark Romanek.

22 October 1994 - Yamato, Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
notes: Filming 'Crush With Eyeliner' video, directed by Spike Jonze.

30-31 October 1994 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
tracks recorded included: Hate Me More
notes: Peter Buck Recording Sessions. Peter Buck, along with Scott McCaughey, John Keane & Jon Crist perform & record 'Hate Me More', the 1st song Peter & Scott record together. This song was included on the 'Succour - The Terrascope Benefit Album'.

31 October 1994
event: 'Bang And Blame' 7", Cassingle & CD Single is released in the UK

November 1994 - Performing Arts Center, Gwinnett Civic And Cultural Center, Duluth, GA
songs rehearsed included:
5 November - Losing My Religion / Losing My Religion / Star 69 / Man On The Moon / Tongue / Begin The Begin / Orange Crush
other songs rehearsed included: What's The Frequency, Kenneth? / I Took Your Name / Orange Crush / Star Me Kitten / Let Me In / Tongue / I Don't Sleep, I Dream / Galveston / Wichita Lineman / Fall On Me (Mills vocals)
notes: Rehearsals for 'Saturday Night Live' & upcoming '95 Tour with Scott McCaughey & Nathan December. Parts are filmed for 'Rough Cut' documentary.

12 November 1994 - 'Saturday Night Live', NBC, Studio 8H, NBC Studios, GE Building, New York, NY
dress rehearsal: What's The Frequency, Kenneth? / Bang And Blame / I Don't Sleep, I Dream / Rock Lobster (Instrumental)
set: What's The Frequency, Kenneth? / Bang And Blame / I Don't Sleep, I Dream
notes: Television performance on 'Saturday Night Live' on NBC. Introduced by Sarah Jessica Parker. Scott McCaughey & Nathan December join on guitars, & Michael Stipe plays guitar during 'I Don't Sleep, I Dream'. Debut public live performance of all songs.

13 November 1994 - Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, CA
tracks recorded: Lay Me Down
notes: Recording Session with Michael Stipe & Tori Amos for the soundtrack to 'Don Juan DeMarco'. The song 'Lay Me Down' was recorded but did not feature in the soundtrack.

20 November 1994 - John Keane Studios, Athens, GA
notes: Recording Session, possibly for B-sides.

28 November 1994 - Songbird Studios, Atlanta, GA
tracks recorded: Only In America
notes: Recording Session.

6 December 1994
event: 'Monster' is certified Gold, Platinum & 2x Multi-Platinum (sales of 2,000,000) in the US

9 December 1994 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
support: Crop Circles, Peter Blackstock, Michael Shuler, 4hr Ramona, Model Rockets, Goodness
set included: Unwanted Children / Two Bit Dames / The Weight / Guilt Traps / Along Came A Ditch / (Out On The Streets) Junk Is Still King / Passing Thru
notes: Gary Heffern & Winternationals show. Peter Buck & Scott McCaughey join on guitar on '(Out On The Streets) Junk Is Still King'.

12 December 1994 - 'Rockline', Bad Animals, Seattle, WA & Catspaw Studios, Atlanta, GA
set: Introduction / Interview / What's The Frequency, Kenneth? / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Interview & Phone-In / Drive / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Star 69 / Interview & Phone-In / It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Bang And Blame / Interview & Phone-In / Interview with Michael Stipe / Love Is All Around ('Rockline', L.A. Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1 April 1991) / Interview & Phone-In / Strange Currencies / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Outtro
notes: Radio interview with Peter Buck (in Seattle, WA) & Mike Mills (in Atlanta, GA) by Steve Downes (in Seattle, WA with Peter) with Phone-In questions from callers. Michael Stipe phoned in from New Orleans, LA during the interview. All songs played apart from 'Love Is All Around' were album tracks.

15 December 1994 - Egg Studios, Seattle, WA
notes: The Minus 5 Recording Session. The Minus 5 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Jon Auer & Ken Stringfellow).

15 December 1994 - 'Modern Rock Live', 99X Studios, Atlanta, GA
set: Introduction / Interview / Bang And Blame / Break: / Interview & Phone-In / Star 69 / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Interview with Mike, Michael, Peter & Bill / Interview & Phone-In / Crush With Eyeliner / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Interview & Phone-In / Break: / Interview & Phone-In / Outtro (Deck The Halls)
notes: Radio interview with Mike Mills and Michael Stipe in Atlanta, GA by Tom Calderone, with Phone-In questions from callers. Peter Buck & Bill Berry phoned in from Seattle, WA & Farmington, GA respectively during the interview. All songs played were album tracks.

23 December 1994 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
notes: Peter Buck, with members of The Walkabouts, The Picketts, Citizens Utility, Cheralee Dillon, perform as part of a benefit for Noel House, & the Downtown Emergency Service Center.

28 December 1994 - Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR
support: Pete Droge
notes: Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck, with Scott McCaughey.

29 December 1994 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
support: Pete Droge
notes: Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck, with Scott McCaughey & Barrett Martin, perform as part of an evening of 'Trailer Park Blues', with guests such as Mike McCready, Jason Finn & Gary Heffern amongst others.