Steve Wynn with The Baseball Project, The Minus 5, and more

Pacific Northwest indie-pop collective led by Scott McCaughey; witty, twisty glam/new wave-tinged. Key collabs: R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy.

Los Angeles Paisley Underground band led by Steve Wynn. Debuted in 1982; known for literate songwriting and strong guitars. Breakthrough album The Days of Wine and Roses (1982) was widely acclaimed, followed by Medicine Show (1984) and Ghost Stories (1988).

The Baseball Project, an alt-rock supergroup, formed by members of R.E.M., Dream Syndicate, and Minus 5, crafts energetic songs about baseball legends. Originating from a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event, they released debut album Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails in 2008. Known for collaborations with David Letterman, ESPN, and members like Mike Mills, their work includes notable albums like High and Inside, 3rd, and 2023’s Grand Salami Time, featuring iconic figures and capturing the spirit of America's pastime.

Steve Wynn, born in the US, led the neo-psych band the Dream Syndicate, renowned in the '80s Paisley Underground scene. He gained fame for his sharp songwriting and collaborations with artists like R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, releasing acclaimed solo albums like "Kerosene Man." Wynn's musical journey spans solo work, the Baseball Project, and Dream Syndicate's revival, earning praise for blending rock, psych, and jazz. Celebrated albums include "Here Come the Miracles" and "Make It Right," and he remains influential in the alternative rock landscape.