Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy announce 2027 North American R.E.M. tour

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy will embark on a North American tour in early 2027 celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s album "Document," starting in Denver and including a show in their Chicago hometown. The tour follows their successful commemorations of other R.E.M. albums and will feature performances across major U.S. and Canadian cities, concluding in Athens, Georgia, with appearances at iconic venues.

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy have announced a North American tour in 2027 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s album "Document." The tour is set to begin in Denver in early February and will include a stop at Chicago’s Salt Shed on March 13, marking the only confirmed show in Shannon and Narducy’s hometown to date. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via concertedefforts.com.

Shannon, who is widely recognized for his acting career but began his artistic journey at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago’s Old Town, teams up with guitarist Jason Narducy, an Evanston native, for the project. The duo has been honoring R.E.M. albums on their respective 40th anniversaries since 2024, starting with a one-off performance of the band’s debut album "Murmur" at Metro Chicago that subsequently expanded into a full tour.

Following the positive reception of their initial project, Shannon and Narducy continued with a 2025 tour focused on R.E.M.'s 1985 album "Fables of the Reconstruction," supported by a backing band. Last year, they completed a tour performing 1986’s "Lifes Rich Pageant" in its entirety, including performances at the Metro and the Riviera Theatre.

Notably, during their first tour, the duo performed in R.E.M.’s hometown of Athens, Georgia, where all four original band members—singer Michael Stipe, drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills—joined them on stage for R.E.M.’s first reunion in 13 years. Since then, various band members have made guest appearances during the tours.

The 2027 “Document” anniversary tour itinerary includes multiple cities across the U.S. and Canada, with notable venues such as Summit Music Hall in Denver, the Revolution Hall in Portland, Neptune Theatre in Seattle, The Fillmore in San Francisco, Union Transfer in Philadelphia, 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

The tour will conclude with dates in Athens, Georgia, at the 40 Watt Club in early May, followed by additional shows in Asheville, Raleigh, Richmond, and other cities throughout the southeastern United States.

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