wilcoedmonton

I'm listening to Night #2 recording right now, and it is amazing! Brian: you did a great job. Thanks so much for posting your recordings for download!

Hey, thanks for the mp3! The quality is great. I was at the show and the sound in the auditorium was fantastic, too. What a great way to remember the show -- thanks again!

I accidentilly had my program recording all computer sounds instead of just the webcast, so there are 2 or 3 moments where you here something thats not the webcast (particularly 2 seconds during Outtasite), but if you want a quick and dirty mp3 version of the show:

 

http://www.sendspace.com/file/peya9p

Hey all,

Thanks for all of the tips and suggestions, I definitely have a better idea of what to look for, now. I am having some trouble locating lap steels where I live, though (Edmonton, Canada). I've only found one store that stocks them, and they don't have much. My choice there would be either a new Fender FS-52, or a vintage Gibson (they think 1950s). The Gibson is moderately beat-up. Any thoughts on either of these models?

I've got a couple of early '50s Nationals (a 6-string and an 8-string... LOOOOOVE the 8-string), and a late '30s Gretsch... try to get an older one if you can (you'll find the odd bargain on eBay), and have a wonderful time discovering all of the magic and mojo that lies in that little bitty instrument!

Yeah, a vintage one would be great, but eBay can be a bit difficult since I live in Canada and most good finds are in the states and we get killed on duty, brokerage fees, etc. for things coming across the border. Any thoughts on who makes good mid-range lap steel new?

Out of curiousity, is it the case that most people use a volume pedal to get the really smooth attack on a note?

Cheers!

According to his cover story in Guitar Player magazine (March '05) his lap steels are "a '40s Gibson BR-9 and two Nationals".

 

You can read the article here:

 

http://www.guitarplayer.com/story.asp?storycode=1973

That's a great article, thanks! I was wondering if his 12-string was a vintage Danelectro, but I guess it is an imitation (it still looks like a great guitar, though).

Hey Everyone,

I was thinking I might buy an electric lap steel to fool around with. Does anyone here play one? Any thoughts on which brands are good or what to look for? What does Nels play?

Cheers!

Hey all! Can someone give some advice on trying to meet the band before/after a show -- when and where is best? Also, when will they usually soundcheck? I'm going to the Edmonton show in August and I thought it would be cool to see the soundcheck and maybe meet some of the guys. Cheers!

I agree, there was a lot of great energy at the show in Edmonton, despite the fact that we were sitting. I wish Jeff had talked more, though, he's always so funny live. I wished they would play something from A.M., but I guess they've moved away from the country sound and don't really want to revisit it. The second encore was really great...so good to hear those Mermaid Avenue songs! It was also great that a bunch of us were able to stand up by the stage for the 2nd encore. On that note - if you were the curly haired blonde girl in the yellow shirt that I was talking to during the 2nd encore then send me an email (I was the curly haired guy in the blue shirt)!

wilcoedmonton@gmail.com

Cheers,

The band was tighter tonight. Less joking around and more serious. Jeff didn't talk as much tonight as last night, but did say some humerous things. He had a way better outfit (green blazer and jeans) and looked a lot less tired. He sat down for part of one song on his spiffy new Wilco stool.

 

It was a completely different show as tonight there were theatre style seats. Last night it was standing only. Tonight the room was more subdued. Security made people sit in their seats until the end when everyone was standing. The veunue was 3/4 full, but I am sure that it is at least 3 times bigger than the one in Calgary. However, there was a lot of energy, even though we were sitting.