Bhickman

from: Chicago Sun-Times

I'm in for this year, too.

I believe they had crossed paths on tour when John was in another band (or performing with Laurie) and Uncle Tupelo were just starting out. I'm hoping the only person they consider for the next one is O'Rourke. I also would like to see a Loose Fur album before a Wilco one. I don't know what O'Rourke's up to these days. He's supposed to be in Japan and was supposed to have put out a new solo record on Drag City, but haven't heard of it coming out yet.

That thread was awesome in its ridiculousness.

I've met and either spoken to at length or actually "hung out" with nearly everyone that's ever been in the band. Of the latest incarnation I've only not met Nels. My best connections have been with Glenn, John, Pat, Jay Bennett and Jeff. I spent the most time with Jay. I've run into Jeff outside of Wilco things and had nice chats with him. They're all good guys. None of them have ever been nothing short of kind.

wasn't there last night, but from the set list I prefer the songs I heard Sunday. But wish I could have been to both nights.

Rock & Roll Ghost review is up (plugola) http://rockandrollghost.blogspot.com/2009/10/live-review-wilco-uic-pavilion-chicago.html

Rock & Roll Ghost review Wilco @ UIC Pavilion 10/18/09 Thanks for reading!

Really enjoyed the show! Got to take my son with me, bought him that shirt with the bird smokin' a joint on it. He's in college and...well no need to get into the fact how or why I know he knows what a joint is. Anyways, we both enjoyed the show, we both love Wilco (much to the chagrin of his mother) and had a great time. A review is to come, but I am not a completist and also do not have a full setlist. I sort of lose myself to what's happening instead. That and I have a shit memory.

still unsure of if I'm going and then, what day I'm going...really want to.

I liked Peter's joke that at one point, Jeff wasn't even in Wilco anymore.

So then who do we get in Chicago? Can't wait to find out. Or will they just do a massive 3 hour show?

Great show. Had a nice chat with the dude, the dude's friend (Mike?) and Tommy and his fiancee from VA Beach. Nice to see Jeff again, but realize now I should have gotten at the end of the line to maybe be able to have a quick conversation with him. Oh well...next time. Nice that he remembered me. And I finally got up the nerve to introduce myself to Sue properly! I have a problem introducing myself to women I have loads of respect for. I couldn't bring myself to say hi to Emmylou Harris once, Neko Case when i interviewed the new pornographers and have never said hi to Katie Tuten of th

from my understanding meet and greet is after the show. update - yes - after the show - http://www.emanuelcong.org/ - right hand side says so I assume non-flash photography is okay - but it's not stated yes or no anywhere.

I'm coming loaded with cash! SO EXCITED. Like a little kid.

I'm getting a top tier ticket...cannot wait: Rock & Roll Ghost item on Jeff Tweedy benefit show

I'd love that. Great show. I don't understand sarcasm.

I drove down there to see them play back in 2004. Saw some other Chicago people there, too.

wish I could do this. already going to be covering Lollapalooza.

Otto's in Dekalb? little removed from Chicago, no? LoL

You're welcome. Thanks to everyone for checking them out. Have to give props to my friend Neil for taking them.

Wilco's 2nd night at LA's Wiltern - Photo Feature on Rock & Roll Ghost and Rock & Roll Ghost reviews "Wilco (the album)"

I was going to start a thread with this, but see that there's a whole thread, so: Rock & Roll Ghost reviews Wilco (the album)

O'Rourke's in Japan? That's pretty cool, actually. I'm getting into his work and Loose Fur a lot lately. This year has been a big eye opening to me with regards to so-called "avant garde" music. I have to thank Tweedy for that. It was A Hawk and a Hacksaw that started it, Glenn's participation with Andrew Bird on Useless Creatures, and examining O'Rourke's music and then his, Jeff's and Glenn's collaboration on Loose Fur closer. I can't get enough of it right now and really hope the three of them get together again soon.

I guess what happened ultimately isn't as meaningful in the scheme of things. I don't know. I know that I wish he were still here.