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I have tickets for CT on Sunday and am debating the trip from NYC. Nevermind that I am drained and sick again, and have to officially go back to work Monday, but I am worried that it will be somewhat anticlimactic. Just as Jeff says we spoiled them for their tour, I think they spoiled us for any near-future "regular" shows. I'm still riding the high from this week and my ears are actually still ringing (not a good thing I guess) yet I do feel the urge to see my beloved Wilco again...not the worst of dilemmas, but a dilemma nonetheless

I made a big miiiiisssstake...must've read wrong when I said John Doe wasn't opening for them in CT!!! Yea for me being wrong!

WOW! What great photos. My camera sucks - I can't seem to get any quality shots. Thanks for posting/sharing. You Wilco fans...truly a generous lot.

They did the Hoodoo Voodoo dueling guitars thing at Warsaw with Jeff in the mix too. It was a highlight then and when they began the song last night I knew it would be just as amazing. So far this has been such such a heartwarming experience for me. I don't have any close friends who obsess about this band the way I do and it is so nice to be with people who "get it." Not having to explain the Wilco thing is a luxury that I will never take for granted. I have met so many great people from all around the country and I am looking forward to hanging with my new friends at the next 3 shows. The

Can you point me to the postings about what to do while I'm here...having trouble finding them thanks.

Great to meet you and your friends last night (redhead on your right from NY). Big thanks to Leo for the position upgrade. My ears are still ringing but I'd say it was well worth some future loss of hearing. It was a jaw-dropper to say the least...nearly cried several times (that Jeff ). Might opt for balcony tonight to give my ears and feet a rest...got a long week ahead! I know what people are saying about the crowd. There certainly are some immature, (drunk) morons at Wilco shows. But they are in every crowd, in fact they are a fact of life - what percentage of the gen-pop isn't? Take

Definitely. Jeff was clearly thrilled that the crowd was singing the new stuff as much as the old. You could see it in his face (and all their faces) that this was a special show. Thankfully, the crowd was MUCH better than at the Hammerstein. I was actually kind of disappointed with Monday's show - the crowd really ruined it for me. But alas, I have been saved. My throat is killing me from singing and screaming - honestly, I would've cried if I wasn't smiling so damn much! On and On was beautiful...even the security guys in front of the stage were won over; they asked what it was called.

I have to say, when I heard What Light for the first time in Toronto, I was very moved! I absolutely loved the song and I immediately wanted to hear it again. I was thrilled when they opened with it the next night in London. Impossible Germany grew on me soon after. The new stuff is quite different than YHF and AGIB but I never judge a band's musical evolution (or devolution as it may well be) until I have a chance to really get to know the new songs. Too many bands are accused of selling out when they don't play the same shit over and over - imagine if every Wilco album was just a continuatio

Heard them in Barnes & Noble, Astor Place, NYC last summer. Can't recall the song but it really didn't matter which one it was - I was so bummed that day and it just lifted my heart. It's funny, I happened to (serendipitously) take out my ear-buds yet I continued to hear Jeff's voice. I think for a moment I thought i was going crazy.

Another new song and another great report - Yea!!!! Thanks so much for the lyrics - how do you do it?! Sounds like a phenomenal show - wish I could have been there. Hopefully they'll play the new one and Ashes at the Pines.

I'b be feelin' braggy too!!!! Good for you - lucky dog.

Paul, you rock! I wish I could have continued the tour with you but I guess I'll have to settle for reading your thoughtful reviews; they are truly the next best thing to being there. I (and many others) appreciate you reporting back on all the little details that made the show unique. Regardless of what some VC critics say, it's the details that really help convey the full Wilco experience. Keep up the great work and I'll see you at the Pines.

Forever immortalized on a Wilco bootleg - NICE! You were great and Jeff really appreciated how you handled it. Great Job!