Republicans Ken Buck and Kay Granger to retire from Congress as Buck blames election denialism Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Colorado Rep. Ken Buck on Wednesday announced he won't be seeking reelection and, in a sharply worded statement explaining his decision, he blamed the election denialism that has been embraced by some fellow conservatives in the House."Too many Republican leaders are lying to... Read More.
Republicans have to quickly ‘make sure we get the job done’ and elect new speaker, Rep. Buck says Sunday, October 8 by ABC NewsTwo lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle on Sunday weighed in on the ongoing disarray in the House of Representatives, after a small group of Republicans last week booted Speaker Kevin McCarthy with Democrats' help, leaving the chamber leader-less and paralyzing one half... Read More.
The Baseball Project’s Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey discuss their new album, ‘Grand Salami Time!’ Monday, June 26 by ABC NewsThe Baseball Project, the supergroup featuring R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Peter Buck, The Minus 5's Scott McCaughey, The Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn and Filthy Friends' Linda Pitmon, will release their fourth studio album, Grand Salami Time!, on June 30.It’s been almost 10 years since their last album, 2014’s 3rd, and McCaughey tells ABC Audio it’s something they’ve been “trying to... Read More.
The Baseball Project, featuring R.E.M.’s Mike Mills & Peter Buck, releasing new album next month Friday, May 5 by ABC NewsThe Baseball Club, the supergroup that includes R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Peter Buck, is ready to drop some new music.The band, which also features The Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey of The Minus 5 and Young Fresh Fellows and Linda Pitmon of Filthy Friends, will release their fourth studio album, Grand Salami Time!, on June 30. The band has... Read More.
Peter Buck and Lenny Kaye added to Georgia historic theater benefit concert Friday, April 21 by ABC NewsR.E.M.’s Peter Buck and Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye have been added to a benefit concert being put on by Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, according to a post on the R.E.M. official Instagram page.The third annual Revival — Celebrating Georgia's Historic Theatres benefit will take place May... Read More.
Krist Novoselic & Peter Buck contribute to new Hector Tellez Jr. song, “Where’s My Phone” Thursday, March 16 by ABC NewsNirvana's Krist Novoselic and R.E.M.'s Peter Buck guest on another new song from Cuban musician Hector Tellez Jr.The track is called "Where's My Phone" and is available now via digital outlets.Novoselic and Buck previously played with Tellez on the song... Read More.
Mike Mills & Peter Buck turn up at R.E.M. Chronic Town 40th anniversary tribute concert Thursday, December 15 by ABC NewsFans who attended Wednesday night's concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s debut EP, Chronic Town, got quite the surprise. Consequence reports R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Peter Buck made an appearance at the gig. The show took place in R.E.M.’s hometown of Athens, Georgia, and while Mills and Buck were not... Read More.
Walker Hayes sets his sights on 2023 Duck Buck Tour Monday, December 12 by ABC NewsWalker Hayes will return to the road in 2023 for his 22-stop Duck Buck Tour. The trek kicks off on April 30 with a stop in Rosemont, Illinois, and it will continue through August 5.Joining Walker on the trek are an array of powerhouse... Read More.
Peter Buck didn’t get pleasure from R.E.M. success Monday, November 28 by ABC NewsWhile most musicians dream of becoming a huge success, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck says it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Louder Sound reports that in the latest Classic Rock magazine, Buck says the band’s huge success in the 1990s, thanks to songs like “Losing My Religion,”... Read More.
R.E.M.’s Peter Buck & Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic guest on new song from rising Cuban artist Hector Tellez Jr. Friday, September 30 by ABC News R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck and Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic guest on a new single from rising Cuban rock artist Hector Tellez Jr.The track is called "Silver Blue Jellyfish" and is available now via digital outlets."'Silver Blue Jellyfish' is a... Read More.
COVID-19 ‘is not over’: Democrats buck Biden in case for pandemic aid Tuesday, September 20 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's contention in a recent interview that the "pandemic is over" is complicating Senate Democrats' efforts to secure needed Republican support for COVID-19 relief funding that had been requested by Biden's administration."COVID is not over," Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said... Read More.