samuel70

Oops ! Sorry, my mistake. Good luck.

Hi all, Don't bother messing with your DVD. The audio recording from the video is available from the official site since the release date. Go to http://ashesofamericanmovie.com/site/ It says "Free audio download of all tracks with purchase of DVD". You just need to insert the DVD into your computer then follow the instructions. There was a thread about it, though I can't seem find it. Oh, and the sound quality of the audio files is absolutely fantastic. Samuel

Some pictures from the show. Some more (original size) on my Flickr page.

Yeah, right...Blame it on the Belgian weather ; (Edited)

Hey Paul ! I had a great time indeed ! The band seemed genuinely happy to be here , big smiles during/between songs. Though Jeff hasn't been very talkative, but I think the main reason is because of the 10:30 curfew. Less talk would allow them to play as much tunes as they play elsewhere. They also play one long encore instead of the regular two which saved some time for a few more songs. Jeff asked why in the world would the Belgians vote themselves the most boring people? Don't know where he got this info from, obviously that's wrong He complimented the excellent health care system,

And my pictures from the show over at Flickr. (Not my best shots (I used a crappy canon Ixux50 camera). I decided not to get distracted from the show with my photography "addiction"). Samples.

Just back from the show. Great show. Here's the setlist : Via chicago I'll fight Company in my back Wilco (The Song) Shot in the arm Bull black nova I am trying to break your heart One wing Misunderstood Deeper down Handshake drugs Wishful thinking Impossible Germany Poor places Reservation Spiders ------------------ Jesus etc (sung by the audience) Sonny feeling The late greats Heavy metal drummer I hate it here Walken I'm the man who loves you Monday I'm a wheel 2 hours 12 minutes More later. Time for bed. -Sam

Amen to that

I know for sure that there will be at least one taper. He's the same guy who taped both Wilco shows at Vicar str. in Dublin last August. If you heard his wonderful recording of the first Dublin gig you know he's a great taper. I'll ask him if he plans to record Evangelista. -Sam

Sorry to disappoint you guys, but there won't be any recording of this show. The obvious reason is that I was at the show and whenever I attend a Wilco/Tweedy gig NO recording ever shows up. (Well, Paris 2005 exists but the sound is pretty bad)

...And finally some pictures (that's the best I can get out of an old Canon Ixus 430). Click here for the whole collection.

Canon G10. Although quite a lot of my pictures were rubbish (blurred) due to : - the lighting system was quite unusual. No front light, only from the ceiling. The band was mainly in the shade. Tough for the camera, even at high iso. - it's nearly impossible to shoot a sharp picture of Nels (with a compact/bridge camera), he's always moving/shaking like he's got fleas running under his shirt . Sam

And a few more... Click here for the whole collection.

Here are a few pictures form the show. Click here for the whole collection.

Hey Paul, yet 2 more great shows. Lucky man. Did you take the photography duty back ? I'll post my pictures from London soon (I even might post them on Flickr).

Whatever newspaper "De Morgen" wrote, they did NOT play Any Major Dude (I wish though).

Not really, Jeff dedicated the song to the band coming up next pretending he doesn't know who they are. Heavy Metal Drummer...Dave Grohl... nice hint Jeff.

Here goes the setlist : Wilco (The Song) I Am Trying To Break Your Heart Bull Black Nova You Are My Face One Wing A Shot In The Arm Jesus Etc... Impossible Germany Handshake Drugs Sonny Feeling Hate It Here Heavy Metal Drummer The Late Greats Walken I'm The Man Who Loves you Spiders (Kidsmoke) I'm A Wheel Will post pictures and impressions later. Sam.

Check out the videos from Youtube, they'll give you an idea about the Paradiso. Very nice venue. Looks easy to get up front. http://www.youtube.c...arch_type=&aq=f Sam

I totally concur with JorgyBrussels and not only because I live in Brussels too . The Ancienne Belgique is well known for its great acoustic and indeed plenty of bands record their live album over there (check out Calexico's new live album "Ancienne Belgique, Live In Brussels 2008"). People are usually well behaved and respectful at gigs. It's right in the city centre and a 2 minutes walk from the "Grand Place". My Wilco tour schedule : Hasselt, BE Pukkelpop Aug-20 London, GB Troxy Aug-25 Brussels, BE Ancienne Belgique Nov-06 Eindhoven, NL Effenar Nov-17

Sorry, sold.

Right on !

That could only be wishful thinking but wouldn't it be awesome to see Wilco play the Madison Square Garden on New Year's Eve 2010 ? They did it in 2004 (w/ The Flaming Lips), My Morning Jacket in 2009, so why not Wilco for NYE 2010 ? I'd definitely fly to NY for that show. (Granted that I'll turn 40 next January that'd be a hell of a Birthday for me) Sam

Yes, they did it last tour (2007) and the tour calendar was pretty similar to the one of this year. European tour : May/June, right after the album is released. July, European outdoor festivals. November. Sam