Rare Live Performance: R.E.M. - Country Feedback (1998)

Bridge School Benefit XII - Live at Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View, CA - October 18, 1998) Experience an unforgettable night of unamplified magic, rare collaborations, and acoustic rock history! Welcome to the official live music archives, presenting a restored, high-definition concert recording from the 12th Annual Bridge School Benefit. Recorded live on October 18, 1998, at the iconic Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, this pristine archival recording captures host Neil Young alongside an all-star lineup including The Who, Phish, R.E.M., Sarah McLachlan, and Barenaked Ladies. Stripping away heavy amplification, these legendary artists delivered intimate, acoustic arrangements in support of The Bridge School. 🚀 The Live Lineup & Featured Performers: 🎤🎸 Neil Young – Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica 🎤🎸 Roger Daltrey & Pete Townshend (The Who) – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar 🎤🎸 Trey Anastasio & Phish – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals 🎤🎸 Michael Stipe & R.E.M. – Vocals, Acoustic Ensemble 🎤🎹 Sarah McLachlan – Lead Vocals, Piano 🎤🎸 Barenaked Ladies & Eels – Acoustic Sets & Guest Vocals 📋 5 Fast Facts About the Performance & Liner Notes: • The Bridge School Legacy – Founded in 1986 by Pegi and Neil Young, the annual acoustic benefit concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre raised crucial funds to help educate children with severe speech and physical impairments. • Strictly Acoustic Rule – The unique format of the festival challenged arena-rock titans like The Who and Phish to strip down their high-decibel stage setups in favor of delicate acoustic guitars, piano, and acoustic percussion. • The Who's Rare Acoustic Set – Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle delivered a rare, celebrated acoustic performance featuring stripped-down renditions of "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Behind Blue Eyes." • Phish's Mountain View Showcase – Jam band icons Phish embraced the acoustic setting, crafting intricate vocal harmonies and acoustic interplay on tracks like "Driver," "Free," and "Wading in the Velvet Sea." • Soundboard Master Audio Restoration – Sourced directly from original multi-track soundboard broadcast tapes in the venue vault, this restoration cleanly captures the natural acoustic resonance of Shoreline Amphitheatre. Copyright Bill Graham Archives