brandonwilco

Show was AWESOME!!!

 

I've been dying to hear the new songs live ever since the album came out. I preferred to wait and see them myself rather than downloading other shows, etc.

 

BULL BLACK NOVA was everything I hoped for!!! Total freakout. Please, please melt my face with this again tomorrow night!

 

We were on the floor about 15-20 rows back. Sound was LOUD and clear. Really fantastic. I heard a lot of subtleties coming through all night. Much better than expected. I hadn't been to UIC Pav in 7 years, so I wasn't sure.

 

Hoodoo Voodoo = so awesome. Even songs that I've seen at every show (IATTBYH, ITMWLY, Theologians, Kingpin), were all fantastic. I haven't seen them since the 5 night run at the Riv so I just welcomed everything.

 

Some people were into the show, but most just stood there motionless most of the time (this isn't a surprise to me anymore, but still... I don't know how you can look that bored while seeing this band). I also think about a thousand people skipped the show due to the Bears game. The floor was not full.

 

Did anyone else think in You Never Know, Nels missed the one line that sounds straight from "My Sweet Lord" (George Harrison)? Just an observation.

I agree regarding the clarity. Having seen the guys for years at various venues I can't remember hearing them so clearly. Picked up every note they were strumming and subtle sounds I've never heard live. I was about 10 rows back on the floor, in the center. They seemed to be changing up a couple songs as well as far as arrangements. Nel's solo on "Impossible Germany" seemed a little different. But that may be because I was hearing things I've never heard before.

So I'm in line for Beck last night and out of nowhere Wilco sans Jeff and Nels walk right by us, most with a lady in hand. I gave them the what's up nod and that was that. But it seemed as if they were just getting in line like the rest of us. Crazy stuff.

Then we're leaving the show and they looked to be waiting for the bus outside the green mill. Nobody really seemed to realize it was them at all. Beck as amazing by the way.

The last week has been such a exhausting endeavor. Physically, Emotionally, and let's be honest - financially. But I wouldn't trade it in for the world. Running down there every night this week after work was pure madness. I have barely been home all week! Such a surreal experience to basically spend all your free time with your favorite band after work, playing all your favorite songs.

As much as I may need to get back to society, I would totally have no problem going again any night this week if they announced it.

It was as if we were in another universe this past week. It didn't even feel like I was going to shows after Monday; it was something bigger. It was an event that will be talked about for years.

Maybe I've missed it, but I haven't seen anyone mention "Comment (If All Men Are Truly Brothers)" as a contender for tonight. It was a staple during the Vic shows in 05. I'm crossing my fingers it makes an appearance tonight. It would be a great way to end a wonderful string of nights.

Sorry this is late, person who was going couldn't make it at the last second.

I have one ticket for tonight. Face Value - 40 bucks. Will meet at venue.

Email me with phone # if interested

brandonjerger@gmail.com