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Ps. Does anyone know definitively what the capacity of the Pines Theater is? I guessed around 3,000, my wife thought around 1,500.

After listening to Wilco since my freshman year of college (bought Being There in '96), I finally saw them last night. (I also saw Tweedy in November at the Egg in Albany -- anyone tape that, by the way? -- and both were amazing experiences). First time at the Pines, as well. We BBQ'd all afternoon and had a sick game of Taboo (final score: 43-41, we lost). Headed into the surprisingly small and GORGEOUS venue at 5:40 and staked out a spot in front of Nels (2 "rows" of people behind the Pecan Pie girl).

Proceeded to kick myself repeatedly and often for not bringing my camera.

Autumn Defense was great. Really attentive crowd. That was an awesome thing to behold.

Wilco blew me away. Highlights: Late Greats, Hell is Chrome, Impossible Germany, Walken, Hummingbird (mic stand problems led to Tweedy on the edge of the crowd), Misunderstood, Spiders, and Kingpin.

Can't wait to see them again. More than worth the 4 hours of driving.