While the foursome has sworn off ever doing a reunion, we were able to see them perform at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame show. They also all appeared on stage at the Shannon Narducy show at the 40 Watt club in Athens. This list will certainly change over time but here are some notable R.E.M. Tribute bands:
Stipe (R.E.M. Tribute Band) https://www.remtribute.co.uk/
Based in the UK, Stipe has been performing since 1996, delivering authentic renditions of R.E.M.’s extensive catalog. They have performed live for Michael Stipe himself on BBC’s The One Show.
Dead Letter Office (International Tribute to R.E.M.) https://remtribute.net/
Originating from Western New York, Dead Letter Office has been dedicated to faithfully reproducing the music and energy of R.E.M. since 2014. They have performed throughout the U.S. and Canada and are notable for having members of R.E.M., including Mike Mills and Peter Buck, join them on stage during performances.
Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s R.E.M. Cover Band
Led by actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy, this project celebrates R.E.M.’s albums by performing them in full. Described by Shannon as ‘glorified karaoke,’ the band has toured nationwide, delivering passionate renditions of R.E.M.’s music.
REMnant https://www.facebook.com/remnantatx/ https://www.facebook.com/RemnantREMTribute
A tribute band (bands?) dedicated to performing R.E.M.’s music, REMnant has shared audio recordings of their performances, showcasing their commitment to capturing the essence of R.E.M.’s sound.
Murmur https://www.facebook.com/murmurlive/
An international touring tribute to R.E.M., Murmur recreates the power and passion of R.E.M.’s live performances with precise musical detail.
The Reckoning Crew https://www.facebook.com/ReckoningCrewUS
A Minnesota based group that focuses on performing R.E.M. songs, primarily from their early catalog. This 4 member band has garnered reviews such as “Absolutely and highly recommended!” and “It truly felt like REM was in the room“.
REMNANTS http://facebook.com/remnants.mtl
Montreal’s R.E.M. experience! You can also check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@remnants.montreal
The Ones You Love https://www.instagram.com/theonesyoulove_rem?igsh=MTczMmZ2dmhscDRrNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Based in New Jersey and New York, The Ones You Love delivers an authentic live R.E.M. experience that celebrates R.E.M.’s energy, mystery and stage presence. With shimmering guitars, soaring harmonies, and a passion for R.E.M.’s ever-evolving sound, From stone cold classics like Losing My Religion and Man on the Moon to deep cuts like 1,000,000, Cuyahoga and World Leader Pretend, The Ones You Love recreates the sound and spirit of R.E.M.’s glory days.
The 40 Watt Band https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082720783085
Touring Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany. Check out their touring schedule and some great videos at: https://sites.google.com/view/the40wattband
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