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Michael Stipe and The National perform R.E.M. classic
Michael Stipe joins The National for R.E.M. song at AB100 festival.
In brief
Michael Stipe joins The National for R.E.M. song at AB100 festival. Michael Stipe performed R.E.M.'s 'E-Bow The Letter' with The National at AB100 festival in Biarritz, France. Originally reported by NME.
Michael Stipe joins The National
Michael Stipe performed R.E.M.'s 'E-Bow The Letter' with The National at AB100 festival in Biarritz, France.
AB100 festival details
AB100 festival celebrates Aaron Dessner's 50th birthday with performances in Biarritz and San Sebastián.
Song background
R.E.M. wrote 'E-Bow The Letter' during a 1995 stay in San Sebastián, originally released on their 1996 album.
Performance details
Stipe gifted handmade sculptures to Dessner brothers before Berninger joined stage with chewing gum gifts.
The National's next show
The National plays first full-band concert since 2024 at Kursaal Auditorium in San Sebastián on October 18.
Stipe's solo work
Stipe continues work on solo album after sharing spoken-word track 'Hum Desiderata' in July.
At a glance
Michael Stipe performed R.E.M.'s 'E-Bow The Letter' with The National at AB100 festival in Biarritz, France.
