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The tradition of the Coachella Festival in Indio, Calif. reuniting bands is now legendary. As the story goes, the festival organizers were having a hard time getting a headlining band in 2001, so they found a friend to convince Jane's Addiction to get back together and play. Since then, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Pixies, Bauhaus, Gang of Four, Rage Against the Machine, The Jesus and Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine have all rejoined for the festival.

Forget that R.E.M.'s new record is their best in years. Forget that even when their albums started sucking, their live shows remained phenomenal. Forget that one of the openers is one of the best young bands around (The National, whose album was declared by Paste as the best of last year—an honor that has gone to their heads, according to Rainn Wilson). And forget that Modest Mouse is also on the bill. This one thing is reason enough for you to make sure you get out to see R.E.M. on their North American tour...

Long has ex-Smith Johnny Marr sported PF Flyers without thanks or even recognition from the historic shoe brand, but all that will change this summer when the Modest Mouse guitarist's very own limited edition kicks hit the market.

Marr, whose signature is etched on the shoe's tongue, designed the PF Flyers Center Lo himself with dark blue leather and black accents. Only 108 pairs of the sneaker will be available in the U.S. beginning July 10 for the price of $80, with another 108 on sale in the U.K. for £40. To purchase your pair, visit Cure Autism Now’s homepage.

All U.S. sales will benefit Cure Autism Now, whereas U.K. Sales will help The Pictor School for children with special needs in Manchester, England. To read more, click here.

Related links:
PF Flyers’ homepage
Modest Mouse’s homepage
Cure Autism Now’s homepage