This week in SC Music

Dip my face in Saratoga bottled water

I’ve got a slight R.E.M. obsession, so getting to see Michael Stipe perform in Athens last month and speak at the Koger Center last week was a real treat. To me, R.E.M. is the playbook for Southern bands: build an audience before you ever play a real club, stay true to the craft of music and art, and surround yourself with trusted advisors. Embrace your…