mollyegan

Love it...I need BBN like I need air. Totally addicted.

I got inspiration from looking at the Wilco Book.

 

...okay, maybe not inspiration. I took mine straight out of the book, but made it my own:

 

 

Perhaps the book might help you think of something!

I LOVE this! I have two tattoos. One on the inside of my ankle which I would love to change- long story, but I was too young and stupid to realize it wasn't really what I wanted and the Pearl Jam Alive guy on my hip...I do wish it were a bit smaller now. I've toyed with the idea of a Wilco tat myself- but I think two might be my max. I might reconsider for this one, though!

...one of your student's parents approaches you at a graduation event to offer her condolences on the death of Jay Bennett.

...you have constructed your curriculum around watching Man in the Sand. What better way to learn about Woody and push my Wilco agenda?

...your proudest accomplishment for the school year is successfully converting some 8th graders to Wilcodom.

I'm in my classroom working on the holiday and a co-worker just walked in to ask me if I had heard this news. I am shocked. I was just listening to the Summerteeth Demos this morning. I echo those who have expressed condolences for his family and gratitude for his contributions to music.

In pace requiescat, Jay.

Kingpin is the sickest shit ever. EVER.

The two books that I am always pushing are A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole and The Cider House Rules by John Irving. While I enjoyed the movie "Cider House", I think it actually did a huge disservice to the book...as is usually the case, I suppose. I have a few extra copies that I force on friends. As for the former, I have a young Ignatius in my 8th grade class. True story.

I was prepared to listen to it once and banish it to the "Hate it" pile. I can't. I find myself singing it all the time. It certainly isn't their best, but I kinda love it.

Speculation is that the holdout is Michael Cera. If he doesn't do it they could always just splice in footage from anything else he's ever done and it would work perfectly.

I love him...but it's kind of true.

I am really anxious to see it. My 8th grade girls are completely obsessed...screaming, giggling, etc. I figured I would read the book to see what the draw was and loved it. Now I'm addicted- and one of them had better bring me New Moon tomorrow or there will be consequences!

Sounds interesting! Thanks for the link...

I wonder what 'True Blood' is.

Thanks, everybody! Yeah, I think this lesson will be Wilco-free. Damn! At least I still have alliteration coming up! Thanks again for the input. I'm sure I'll be soliciting more advice later on. Be well. Molly

I'm teaching personal narrative in my 8th grade writing class. Their first assignment is to pick a song from their own music collections that fits those criteria. We'll be listening to several examples in class. Wilco is always part of my agenda in my instruction- I'm a pusher. The problem is that this is basically my first year teaching and I'm too tired to think. Any English teachers out there? Help! Thanks!

You people are really getting this all wrong. It wasn't that the Spokane crowd didn't know how to rock. Rather, the sound was so amazing in the Opera House that everyone was in awe of it all. If you were there you would have seen the crowd grooving to the Tweedy vibe.

I hope so! It should also be noted that The Fleet Foxes had a lot of family members sitting in the front rows....including grandparents. They remained sitting during the entire show, so it may have looked from further back as if people weren't enjoying the show.

Happy Birthday, Jeff! Hope that T-shirt made its way to you.

Just heard them yesterday on KEXP driving back to Seattle from the Spokane show...I immediately bought the album. I'll put up a link later...the song that sold me is Bogachiel Rain Blues but I'm loving the rest of the album. They are compared to Gram Parsons and The Band, among others...

My Space- The Moondoggies

I might as well cap myself now....everything else will just pale in comparison!!

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I think the show was great- considering the venue. It sounded fantastic but when you don't have an open floor, and the people up front are not necessarily the biggest fans - that's what you get. It is the kind of place that people orderly stay in their assigned spots and enjoy the show. It would have been an entirely different vibe if they would have played at a place like the knitting factory. The hard core fans would be fighting their way near the stage, and the casual listeners would be in seats by the bar.

I hate it when rock shows are booked at the INB. It just lends itself to the crowd being like it was last night. I really hope they come back and pick a better venue, where the sound might not be as great, but where Spokane can really rock.

 

It think it really is just that simple!

Agreed....I don't live here any more and am not familiar with The Knitting Factory- but was thinking what it would have been like at the Met (or whatever it's called these days) or even at Riverfront (if we'd not had super-freakish weather yesterday). I'd do a lawn-core with Wilco at Riverfront!

I had the BEST time....I was a little dismayed at the crowd, but as stated, a subdued crowd has its merits! I met Jeff after the show- he could not have been nicer or more gracious. I made shirts that read "IMPOSSIBLE GERMANY UNLIKELY SPOKANE" so I am for sure entering the picture with him in the photo contest! The high of meeting him is putting off my usual Post-Wilco Depression Syndrome.....I wish I were going to more shows!

Welcome to Seattle!

Seattlites often have a reputation for being passive-aggressive and unfriendly...usually not the case. Be patient. My first recommendation would be to get a membership to the EMP. It's a bit pricey, but worth it. The museum is amazing...EMP

Oh- wait...FIRST buy tickets for Bumbershoot! This year we've got Beck, Band of Horses, Minus the Bear, Tapes n Tapes, it goes on forever....Bumbershoot. Should be a good year.

No, no, no. FIRST buy tickets to Wilco in Spokane on August 21st! It's a four hour drive to the Lilac City....but I'm pretty sure there are tickets available...I may even be able to help you with some really good seats.

Other than the above....befriend someone with a boat, keep your dial tuned to KEXP 90.3 FM, and happy exploring*!

Molly

*I could go on forever...I'm not very familiar with Kirkland, though.

hmm...i see. what is wrong these fools?! I hope they eat these tickets up before showtime!

TRUST. I was just home for a week and a half for some family events. Most of my townie friends have tickets (I think they figured it was easier to buy tickets than to listen to me give them the hard sell every two days)...but so many people didn't know who the band is or that they are playing there. I did my best to convince people...but you know- you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him listen to Wilco. I, too, hope that fellow Seattlites mobilize!

AND! I just returned to Seattle...my tickets are delivered according to USPS...but are nowhere to be found! GRRRRRRR!

Nah, I know that there isn't mean spiritedness here. I was amazed by him in 'Empire,' and have loved his choices since then. I loved Newsies...which probably has more to do with sentimentality (and his hotness), but have loved his performances in subsequent films: Swing Kids, Velvet Goldmine, A Midsummer's Night Dream, the TV Jesus thing, American Psycho, Laurel Canyon, the new Batman franchise, and I LOVED him in I'm Not There. I haven't sought out all of his films...I don't know if I could handle The Machinist, e.g. (because American Psycho is so easy to take!?!) but have always admired his choices...and abhorrence of the spotlight.

I didn't mean it in a "I can't wait for my new Tiger Beat" kind of way...but thanks for mocking me, y'all!

Two gold stars for the rare correct spelling of this oft-misspelled phrase.

Thanks! I actually expected to receive a few comments correcting me. Ahhh....I miss Ethics and Philosophy classes.