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It's not a very well liked book around these parts, but as a somewhat obssessed detail nerd, I like it very much. I do however think Kot has a tendency toward the dramatic and overplays things quite a bit throughout. Definitely pretty fun read though.

Lot of new songs on this tour. It got me to wondering if anyone recalls how many new songs played before "Ghost," didn't find their way onto the album, not including "Panthers" or "Kicking TV." Anyone?

"Theologians," is by far the highlight for me. The first time I heard it during soundcheck at the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh three years ago I just about cried it was so good. As far as the album proper, I rarely listen to it anymore and rank it only above "A.M." & "Mermaid Vol II." I do however really like early, live, drone-less versions of "Less Than You Think."

Perhaps another approach is possible. Maybe if someone compiled via Wilcobase, a list of songs that have either never been played or haven't been played for years and got it to Jeff, he would consider some of those as possibilities for solo shows. He mixes up solo shows very, very well. I mean hell I heard Dash 7 in NY last year and it was only the fifth or so time it has ever been played. Anyway, it would be a neat list to look at.

0% Chance that they will ever play it, 33% chance that Tweedy will play it solo. actually, i just checked Wilcobase and it's never been played before.

"the new song was a fine opener and led nicely into "... break your heart" however - open letter to tweedy - i'm a yank seeing the band for the third time in a year. i too found the crowd a bit reserved, was briefly amused at your scolding of the audience, but ultimately found your remarks condescending, even contemptuous. hey jeffrey! if you find the crowd lacking in enthusiasm, look to yourself first. you walk out, interacting with no one, either on stage or off playing 6 or so songs without so much as a nod to the audience. what's your job anyway? show up and plug in? then the audience is s

I wasn't at the show, but sounds like it's time to officially crown MMJ as the best live band on the planet. I mean seriously, Wilco is my favorite band by far, but the Wilco live experience is nowhere near the MMJ live experience. Here's hoping for some new tour dates as headliners real soon. I'm ready to see about five in a row!

I think I would seriously consider paying $50 just to hear MMJ doing "It Makes No difference." It's one of my top three songs by The Band and MMJ are a serious force live. Thanks for the review, Greg

Hey everyone, What a great, great show that was last night. I went into this weekend thinking of how often Wilco plays in N. Carolina and how infrequently in Virginia. I think the double shot of Williamsburg and C'Ville will no doubt have them returning much more often in the future. How about Richmond guys? Two great, appropriately-sized new venues coming soon. As for last night though, possibly best "Ghost" show I've seen, and I've seen many. Moreso than Wilco playing better than usual, I think the nice, early summer outdoor venue with an incredibly enthusiastic crow

Here's the setlist from tonight. Details to follow sometime tomorrow, Greg 1. Via Chicago 2. Airline To Heaven 3. Hell Is Chrome 4. Handshake Drugs 5. Shot In The Arm 6. ALTWYS 7. IATTBYH 8. Either Way (Maybe The Sun) 9. Forget The Flowers 10. Hummingbird 11. War On war 12. Jesus, ETC. 13. Walken 14. Theologians 15. I'm The Man Who Loves You Encore 1: 1. Wishful thinking 2. Spiders 3. The Good Part 4. Kingpin 5. Late Greats Encore 2: 1. Heavy Metal Drummer 2. Red Eyed and Blue 3. I Got You 4. Hoodoo Voodoo

Alright, now for some thoughts. I'll echo what has already been said by saying that they could go through these songs in their sleep by now. But, and it's a huge but, they really tore into every song. Nels played a shit-hot solo at the end of "Ashes" that really added some new depth to a song I'm very indifferent about. The band seemed to be in a really upbeat mood and when they came back out for encores Jeff said they had consulted backstage and decided that Williamsburg was the most adorable audience of the tour. This brought much applause. I had a seat in the front row immediately behind

I can't beleive I beat Paul with this. Too tired for details, but I'll get some up in the morning. William & Mary Hall - Williamsburg, VA. 1. IATTBYH 2. War on War 3. Company In My Back 4. Hell Is Chrome 5. Handshake Drugs 6. Shot In The Arm 7. ALTWYS 8. Jesus, ETC. 9. Ashes of Ameican Flags 10. Theologians 11. Siders 12. Hummingbird 13. Walken 14. ITMWLY Encore #1 1. Via Chicago 2. Kingpin 3. Late Greats Enocre #2 1. Heavy Metal drummer 2. I'm A Wheel

Springsteen impression? Any info?

Those last three photos are priceless. looks like you had a great show.

For as band that tours as relentlessly as Wilco, this sounds as if it was a very special show. I've been on tours (as a roadie) that lasted all summer long and believe me when I say that the ones that stick out are always the ones with a personal element such as Pat's homecoming. It really is an amazing story with him having grown up in town, bumping into Ray Charles, his dad the super promoter, the feel-good small-town vibe, the mayor's intro. Really folks, consider yourselves very fortunate for having witnessed that one. Signed, envious in VA

What songs are you referring to as "rocking?" I'll give you the second half of "Walken," but none of the others that I've heard are anywhere near "rocking."

First time for "Either Way?" I believe so. Please tell me it's an uptempo song?