Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy have announced a 2026 US tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s Lifes Rich Pageant. Shannon and Narducy will perform the 1986 record in full (plus a number of other R.E.M. classics) with a backing band featuring Jon Wurster (drums), John Stirratt (bass), Dag Juhlin (guitar), and Vijay Tellis-Nayak (keyboards).
“It dumbfounds and delights me that we continue our crusade through this astounding catalogue of music from one of America’s most influential and unique bands,” Shannon said. “Now we find ourselves at a summit, Lifes Rich Pageant, and we’re all pinching ourselves in disbelief to be so lucky. The most strange and beautiful adventure.”
Narducy said: “I’m thrilled to join Michael and our band in celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s monumental fourth album. This impeccable collection of songs meant so much to me when I first heard them and they continue to inspire and invigorate me.”
Tickets go on-sale this Friday, September 19 at 10 a.m. local time. Check out the full run of tour dates below, and get ready to buy tickets here.
