This is Not a Show, by R.E.M.

Nov '09 1 Sun 6:30 PM
Location

2424 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Estimated attendance
 20  people attended.
4.50 4.504 (4 ratings)

Who organized?
Emily

"This is Not a Show" is the R.E.M. "rockumentary" that features the band performing live over 5 nights back in 2007 at the Olympia Theater in Dublin.

The intent of this was to put on a live rehearsal and debut some songs created for the release of 2008's "Accelerate." The film features onstage and backstage footage, and a set list that includes some of their earliest material (like So. Central Rain!).

For those of you that hold that 'spesh place in your heart for R.E.M., this is the meet-up for you! Or simply come and enjoy the sights and sounds of Chicago's newest music venue!

Meet-up location and time: Lincoln Hall, 6:30 p.m.
**The doors that lead to the stage should open at 6. You will find us on the main floor, at the bar located to the right of the stage!**
The film begins at 7:00.
Cost: Fuh-reeee!!!
Take a glimpse at the trailer here.

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Who attended?

  • 20 attendees
    •  better than i expected! loving the newest album. 
    • Sticky Fingers
       As always, company was great! Movie: meh. It was a mix of regular concert video and sort of a music video type documentary thing. The documentary part added nothing to the film--it was the filmmakers standing in hallways, going up stairs, discussing which cameras to use. Would have liked to see more about why R.E.M. did the Olympia concerts, what they got out of it, more true "behind the scenes" footage. All shot in a grainy, distorted black and white color scheme which I thought was overly artsy to the point of being cliche. 
    • Amy Saiger (+3 guests)
       We didn't know where anyone was, please at least have a sign or balloons or something to know where the group is meeting up. 
    • Jim (+2 guests)
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