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One the of the ways we used to get tickets was going to a Ticketmaster in a 'less than desired' neighborhood --- but even back then, every now and then a van would pull up and out came 5 or 6 people who looked like they were being paid to buy tickets, to be scalped later....

I agree - a box set would be great, but the way the band was talking about that time in the Sky DVD - I don't think they would want to revisit it. Maybe by 2038 they will be ready.

I enjoy the Monster record - but I was not a huge fan of the live show on the cd deluxe edition -- enjoyed the music on the live set, but I thought Stipe's vocals were off -- to much straining, from what I remember. I have not listened to in a while. Back to that From the Sky Down DVD -- wish they would have done more about the recording of Achtung Baby. Decent enough doc, though. I don't remember the Rattle and Hum film getting panned when it was released by critics and such - the band talks about in the Sky Down video - I remember enjoying upon it's release.

Just checked out From the Sky Down from my library --- never even heard about this DVD --- anyway, a great segment is during the playback of "Sick Puppy" ("Mysterious Ways") --- the new bridge which turned out to be the chords of "One'. It's great that they had the DAT rolling. A great doc thus far.

We watched The Greatest Beer Run Ever last night. A great story - depressing. Wish they would have done another 5 minutes of the story after he got back from Vietnam. The ending seemed a bit rush, but I guess the main story is the actual beer run.

Heard that, too -- highlight of the game for me.

Anybody make it to the any of the shows? Curious how they sounded in such a small pub.

Got my vinyl set, today --- looks good. Looking forward to digging into this weekend.

Why did you have to ruin this thread by mentioning them???? Ugh. (just kidding - kind of)

What's up with the Where's Wilco (Waldo motif) in Chicago - October 9th, 2022 ad on Nugs?

When this thread started - my wife was pregnant with with our oldest kid - of course I stated, bring the kid back in 09. The below was taken in 2010 - the kid would have been 9 months old. Pretty sure this was his first Wilco show. July 10, 2010 - South Bend Show (with Yo La Tengo) - A great show. Kid slept through most of it and now he is a teenager.... The person with the t-shirt couldn't stop laughing when we crossed each other's path. My wife happen to send me this pic this morning.

How was the show? I was out of town last week -- definitely would have hit one the shows, if I was in town.

My wife will be catching this show this coming Friday in Chicago with some friends -- it's been on the books forever, it seems. Glad it finally happening.

Looking forward to the show.

Margo was the 'artist at large' at the Sacred Rose fest --- she sat in on a few when Jeff and Nels were playing in Phil's band - but not on U.S. Blues.

Well, that stinks all around ---- especially if it is coming from management. The band has had a record in the can for while and nothing yet ----- perhaps management should focus on getting their client's actual studio recordings out in a timely manner and less on who tapes a show and the few hundred who actually takes the time to deal with torrents and downloads it.

It nice to see them still playing US Blues after the Sacred Rose debut -- who would have thought that 20 years ago??? Still not buying that Jeff can steal somebody's wife, though.

There you go -- Now I do remember reading that. Wonder who is driving the new 'no taping policy' --- it's not like their record company can get a record physically out in a timely manner. They are not uploading shows on Nugs, too often. Perhaps the Roadcase people? I never believed that audience recorded shows hurt concert attendance - actually I always thought it helped to promote actual attendance. If I were Wilco - I would keep the taping policy unchanged - so at least their music can get out there in a timely manner for those who want to hear it.

Yeah - something official would be great. Be a shame if they totally got rid of it. It's not like they ever had an official taping section/area or anything --- so I guess they never had an official taping policy, other than - one could tape if they wanted to. (Maybe they did have an official taping policy and I missed it). I just know when my buddy asked Jeff for permission to tape a show at Lounge Ax in the 90's - he just covered his ears and tilted his head from side to side and walked away. From then on, we assumed that was official taping policy.

Did Wilco make the 'no taping policy', official?

Sounds like a great trip, chuckrh --- enjoy!

Ha! - been listening to the show this morning and didn't notice that.

Wish Wilco would start adding more shows.

Great shot of John.

Enjoyable show on Friday --- the only tune that didn't work for me was U.S. Blues -- it made me chuckle when Tweedy sang the 'steal your wife' line --- how can anyone believe that Jeff Tweedy would steal somebodies wife. 'Airline to Heaven' was great to hear. Nels, though tough to hear in the mix from time to time, added a lot. I though the highlight the band was Karl Denson -- even his singing on 'Shakedown Street' was great. We took off during 'New Speedway Boogie' to catch an Uber -- so I am bummed to have missed the Franklin's and Via Chicago. I figured they were going t