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Today, for the 1st time since 1986, I bought a new Stones' release on vinyl.

I never have buy multiply variations of a record --- of course I bought a Target one today and waiting on the White Sox and the Paul Smith version to come via the mail. 

Nothin -- got to enter two tickets, then when I hit enter - I got the not available message 

Chicago, you're formally invited to Wilco-ween! An end of tour celebration in honor of Wilco's 13th album Cousin. 

Pretty cool

 Tix link

15 hours ago, Brian F. said:

 

The black vinyl didn't seem particularly thick, but I didn't really examine it. I just pulled it out of the sleeve and glanced at the label to see what it looked like. I haven't listened to it yet.

You definitely would have noticed it by just pulling it out of the sleeve - guessing it isn't as heavy as the Floral Ice.

17 hours ago, kidsmoke said:

 

I have the Floral Ice vinyl. Very cool looking and VERY thick vinyl. Is the black the same?

Yeah I was surprised when I opened the Floral Ice vinyl -- plays wonderfully, though. 

Ha! The good old days...

12 hours ago, theashtraysays said:

Califone. 

Excited to see Tim & Co, but sad that I couldn't convince @M Christine or @mountain bedto join me....

How was it? Need to catch a flight, so I didn't see it. Would have been great to see them at Fitzgerald's.

Listening to the 12/31/73 Allman's show now --- glad people stopped lighting off firecrackers at shows. That would have drove me nuts.

The Lost Live Dead had a great post on this New Year's Show.

http://lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2012/12/december-31-1973-cow-palace-daly-city.html

My take on why they never played together again after this date is probably due to the Dead's hiatus after 74 and drugs.

Just finished listening to the Dead's December 12, 1973 show from the Omni in Atlanta where Jerry wishes Dickie a happy birthday, before the band heads into Sugar Magnolia. Alan Paul mention's it in the book. 

Alan Paul also mentions the ABB December 31, 1973 New Year's show at the Cow's Palace -- the last time Garcia played with Betts on stage. Not sure if I have listened to the whole show - I guess the Dead crew dosed the Allmans. 

Been reading Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the '70s

A decent read. The chapters on the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen were great. I am up to the point where Brothers and Sisters was  released. It seems like Betts was an asshole in the 70s, too. His wife and kid was not part of the Brothers and Sisters gatefold because Betts was pissed at his wife and kicked them out for a bit. 

Yeah I guess. But man, I would have read that as two completely different sets -- otherwise why even put it on the webpage. 

57 minutes ago, !goose! said:

What was so delusional about those of us who bought tickets, took time off work, purchased flights, hotel rooms, and ubers to expect the band to deliver on thier promise? What trouble would it have been for them to play two completely different sets? Bait and switch. 

Yeah I can see your beef. The venue page stated as such. Wonder where the disconnect came from: the promotor, venue's webpage,  and/or Wilco.

https://www.tivolivredenburg.nl/agenda/wilco-27-08-2023/

(I had to google translate it to English)

Quote

Indie rock band around Jeff Tweedy plays different sets for two evenings

 

Please note: Wilco will play two different sets on these evenings!

22 hours ago, dagwave said:

Billy and the Kids!

How was the show? 

Marc Ford --- playing with The Steepwater Band at Fitzgerald's.

7 hours ago, 5hake1t0ff said:

I got around to listening to this following your tip. Interesting album, to say the least. Loved the juxtaposition of the deep and warm synth washes with the saxophone. Can’t wait to hear how those sounds mix with Wilco’s sonic range.

Tweedy using a vocoder may be interesting (or maybe not). I don't think he used one before.

1 hour ago, Brian F. said:

Wilco: Now with Saxophone!

 

(Per the credits.)

Yeah - I saw that and was happy. 

Yesterday, I happen to check out John Grant's - A Boy from Michigan  cd from my library. Not at all familiar with him until  I watched an old video of him performing  "GMF" with Sinéad O'Connor, last week. After seeing that I decided check some of his stuff.

While reading the liner notes for A Boy from Michigan, I noticed that Cate Le Bon produced it and Euan Hinshelwood plays saxophone on a few of tunes, too. (Hinshelwood is the one credited on Cousins)

On 6/10/2023 at 5:27 PM, ladyC said:

Thanks, Donna!

Show was great!

Tonight, David Bromberg!

(with special guest Jeff somebody?!!)

 

How was the show? 

According to the below - it seems like it was great night. Bromberg / Hiatt  / Tweedy --- pretty good. 

Below is a review from Relix.

Relix

Noticed the below is now streaming:

All Tomorrow's Parties - Royce Hall Los Angeles, CA

I noticed it before the official email, which I just got. Feel like it's another scoop by the VC - ha! Who needs that dumb FB page!  *just kidding of course - still haven't done the whole FB thing - fads come and go, I tell ya - just wait....

Got it. Thanks.

5 hours ago, Chez said:

Going to see the third best guitar player in a band I love -- Jeff Tweedy 

Where is he playing at?

Thank you for the pics -- the one with Glenn and John laughing is a great one.

Does the Leon book mentioned anything about him being a type of 'cult leader'?

It has been awhile since I watched the Mad Dogs & Englishmen film, but I remember his portrayal in that movie made me feel un-easy from some reason.

Spent last week in the Georgia mountains, so I decided to read Tobacco Road by Erskine Caldwell. Interesting book. Doesn't hold back at all -- can seen why some Georgians are not a fan. 

That's cool -- I live in the next town over and didn't hear anything about this. My local fishing hole. 

That's cool that Lambert got the trophy.

Well deserved - he has been talking up Wilco for years on his and David Gans' Tales from the Golden Road show on the XM/Sirius Grateful Dead channel.

Sent you a pm.