Michael Shannon doesn’t sing R.E.M. songs like he’s studying to play Michael Stipe in a movie; instead, he inhabits every phrase with the fervor of a fan who’s worn deep grooves into his brain with years of close listening. At Ardmore Music Hall, as Shannon and an excellent band led by guitarist Jason Narducy wended … Continue reading Live Review: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy And Friends Play R.E.M.’s “Murmur,” Ardmore, PA, Feb. 12, 2024