BIG NIGHT OUT FOR OLD GUYS: Thanks to my great neighbor-pal Jeremy I had absolutely stellar seats for the R.E.M. show last night here in Chicago. Second row center, with no bouncer or barricade between us and the stage. It was a big night for a couple old guys like me and Jeremy, which culminated with him being pulled onstage by Stipe on accounta his "November 2" shirt. After that abysmal and boring Wilco show of a few weeks ago, it was nice to see a band that actually put on a show. Stipe sounded great, and he was tons of fun to watch. Here are some cameraphone snaps, below. (The beaming guy onstage that's not Stipe? That's Jeremy.)