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Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road, Nocturnal Animals) and Chicago indie lifer Jason Narducy (Bob Mould) bring their full-album R.E.M. celebration to Emo’s on Saturday, this time honoring 1986’s Lifes Rich Pageant in full. The bridge between underground darlings and arena-bound institution, the LP sharpened R.E.M.’s jangle into something bolder, yielding “Fall on Me” and “Cuyahoga.” Joined by Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Bob Mould), John Stirratt (Wilco), Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering), and Vijay Tellis-Nayak, the project lands as muscle-bound homage, not a tribute act. Expect Pageant front-to-back plus deep cuts, with special guest … Bobcat Goldthwait?! – Tim Stegall
