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R.E.M. - Cullen Coliseum, Houston, TX, USA - Aug 2, 1985
First known performance of "Fall on Me" though Michael said it was the 2nd time they played it.
R.E.M. - Palace West, Phoenix, AZ, USA - Jul 29, 1985
The unknown song was probably a Michael Stipe improv.
R.E.M. - Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, USA - Jul 27, 1985
Warren Zevon guested on "The Factory"
R.E.M. - Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA, USA - Jul 24, 1985
Only 3 songs known.
R.E.M. - MacEwan Ballroom, Calgary, AB, Canada - Jul 16, 1985
Only one song known from this set
R.E.M. - S.U.B. Theatre, Edmonton, AB, Canada - Jul 15, 1985
Partial setlist
R.E.M. - Friebad Hiltrup, Münster, Germany - Jul 1, 1985
Only one song is known from this set.
R.E.M. - Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland - Jun 29, 1985
Probably partial setlist
R.E.M. - L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium, Princeton, NJ, USA - May 2, 1985
Only one song from this set is known.
R.E.M. - Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA - Apr 28, 1985
This was a free show, held behind the campus' pharmacy school building
R.E.M. - Alumni Auditorium, Davenport, IA, USA - Oct 31, 1987
Partial setlist
R.E.M. - Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC, USA - Oct 4, 1987
"So. Central Rain" was Michael and Peter as a duo
R.E.M. - Civic Auditorium, Jacksonville, FL, USA - Nov 20, 1986
"Moon River" was aborted when fans started booing. The band decided to walk offstage and cancel the remainder of the planned encore.
R.E.M. - New Haven Coliseum, New Haven, CT, USA - Nov 8, 1986
"Fall on Me" was preceeded by Michael telling a story about Elvis.
R.E.M. - Pershing Memorial Auditorium, Lincoln, NE, USA - Oct 10, 1986
The version of "Bad Day" was a very early rough demo. It would not be recorded officially until 2004.
R.E.M. - War Memorial Gym, Vancouver, BC, Canada - Oct 5, 1986
Note from R.E.M. Timeline: Because of a leaky roof at some point in the day or two before the gig the event organizers were concerned about water damage to the auditorium floor. For this reason a large, square section of the floor directly in front of the centre of the stage was sectioned off. This meant that the crowd couldn't get very close to the band for most of the show. Luckily near the end Michael took his chances and jumped down (with a long mike cord) and sang the last few songs right up next to the audience on the floor at floor level.
R.E.M. - UCSD Gymnasium, San Diego, CA, USA - Sep 28, 1986
Notes from R.E.M. Timeline: Towards the end of the show Stipe confronts an annoying Nazi supporter. Both 'Feeling Gravitys Pull' and 'Gardening At Night' were cut short because the audience was getting out of hand. I think it was one guy who was being a jerk, and it sounds like he got kicked out. After '1,000,000', Stipe does some a capella that includes what will be lyrics from 'Finest Worksong' and 'King Of Birds'
R.E.M. - Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, AZ, USA - Sep 23, 1986
Partial setlist. Show began with a Michael/Peter duo rendition of "So. Central Rain" due to the fact it was raining heavily.
R.E.M. - City Coliseum, Austin, TX, USA - Sep 18, 1986
Partial setlist.
Note from R.E.M. Timeline:
When Stipe and Mills attempted switching microphones for 'Superman', Stipe somehow hopelessly tangled the two microphone cords. A roadie had to come onstage and untangle the microphones while Stipe stood motionless with one hand supporting his chin and the other arm across his chest supporting the chin arm. During this time the rest of the band decided to play 'Underneath The Bunker' (sans Stipe)
R.E.M. - Tucson Community Center Arena, Tucson, AZ, USA - Oct 25, 1989
Partial setlist
R.E.M. - University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OH, USA - Sep 26, 1989
Partial setlist