The totally unexpected moment came during a show by actor Michael Shannon as part of his latest tour with Verbow ...

During the brief but electrifying set, R.E.M. performed their 1984 classic Pretty Persuasion. Stipe handled lead vocals, ...

REM performed 'Pretty Persuasion' during a concert held at 40 Watt in their hometown Athens, Georgia. Watch the moment here.

With Gregory Frederick and Frank Russell behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music seeks to document local and touring bands ...

R.E.M. joined actor Michael Shannon and indie rocker Jason Narducy, who were the main acts of the night. The group is ...

Image via YouTube On Thursday, Feb. 27, Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy touched down at Athens, Ga.’s 40 Watt Club to bring their Fables of the ...

Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry stunned the audience at Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy's 'Fables of the Reconstruction' tribute Michael Stipe onstage with Mike Mills and ...

Guests at Athens’ 40 Watt Club were in for quite the treat Thursday night.

with mentions of iconic music venues in Athens, home to University of Georgia. "We have incredible music scenes with some of the best venues in the country (like the Georgia Theater and 40 Watt Club ...

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 ...

but they did it at the 40 Watt Club, 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 ...