Sasquatch 2008: R.E.M., Modest Mouse, M.I.A.

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Stipe and Buck: R.E.M.'s looking pretty good for a band that's getting perilously close to its 30th year together.; Credit: Photo by Timothy NorrisStipe and Buck: R.E.M.'s looking pretty good for a band that's getting perilously close to its 30th year together.; Credit: Photo by Timothy Norris

Day one of the NW festival had blue skies turned cloudy and great performances from dozens of bands