uncool2pillow

Thanks for all the recommendations. Keep 'em coming! Some I'm familiar with, others not. As far as soundtracks, we all kind of like Paul Westerberg's soundtrack for "Over the Hedge". I think it's his best solo material!

I'm guessing that there are quite a few parents of youngsters on this forum. I'm always looking for music for my kids that doesn't drive me nuts. My nearly 3 year old twins will listen to small doses of Wilco, Old 97's, Beatles, Dead, and Josh Rouse. But they're crazy for the Wiggles. Other kids' music they (and I) like include Dan Zanes, Ralph's World, Justin Roberts, Pete Seeger and Laurie Berkener. If anyone else can suggest music in that vain, I would be most appreciative!

I am a novice on this subject, but I was there. I was standing about 10 "rows" back about in front of John. I could barely hear the horns on Andrew's violin. Those come through very strong in the matrix. I am very pleased with it!

I think his solo material is nearly as solid as the 97s stuff. I hate that his last album recycled 2 97s songs, esp. "Question". He solo stuff certainly has a more polished, pop sound. I can see how many wouldn't care for that. But the songwriting is every bit as solid.

He has toured w/ a backing band, but with the upcoming release of the new Old 97's CD, my guess is that it will be solo, acoustic. I saw him do an acoustic show about a year ago. Plenty of 97s and solo stuff mixed together. Expect him to sing the chorus of "Question" in French. Hoping to see the 97's on their upcoming tour.

Mostly, I just lurk when Wilco is on tour or I've read something interesting. I was at this show w/ my brother for his 40th b-day and was hoping to find a copy of it, never dreamed it would be that high quality. Thanks so much!!!!! The first thing I did after upgrading to broadband was to dowload this and all necessary software to listen. He and I are VERY happy.