Perhaps the coolest pairing this summer are the stage combos Wilco is throwing forth. With seven confirmed east coast summer dates with Sonic Youth, the band has just announced a West Coast pairing with R.E.M. starting in early September. Confirmed dates included shows in Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver. R.E.M. member Peter Buck recently collaborated with the members of Wilco and Scott Stringfellow in the recent collaboration, The Minus 5. For a complete listing of dates visit Wilcoworld.net