Madcap

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jeff-tweedy-new-album-book-election-interview-1079155/ Really good interview with Jeff. I thought it was interesting that he said he's got Together Again (vol 2 of the acoustic loft sessions) in the can, but it's not on the release schedule. Hopefully that will see the light of day sooner than later! Also some hopeful comments about a new Wilco record that has me pretty fucking excited.

I'll confess to missing some of the vocal harmonies that we got at the drive inn show at first listen, but this is a fantastic album. Perfect for a rainy day.

Any interesting tidbits from either of the events?

This is super interesting. I just wish these streams started a little later so as not to conflict with my kids bedtime haha. I'm hoping we see more of these types of opportunities going forward, seems like a good way to get some money in the artists pockets and as close to actual concerts as we'll get for a while.

I absolutely hate thinking about the financial burden that so many musicians are dealing with right now, glad that they got the PPP loan. Makes me want to pre-order Nels' new album (the advance single is fantastic).

That video is...something haha. Not as good as the live version from the drive in, but still such a damn good song. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album.

I'm hoping there's an option for those of us who already preordered to just buy the stream without the book. I know I'd buy a ticket to both of the events if that was an option.

When did he say he thought live music might return? -This time next year. Not surprising, but still incredibly depressing to hear!!

Oh yeah this stream is definitely worth $20 to relive that show a bit. Would be nice if this ends up on YouTube in a bit.

How was the quality of the picture/sound? I was at the show, but am still debating buying the stream to re-watch!

I was in the second to last row (just happy to be there!) and was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality and the sight lines. It wasn’t loud enough that I used my earplugs, but it was still plenty loud and clear. The view was like watching the band from the lawn at a big shed, which while not at all what I’m used to for a Tweedy/Wilco show, still felt familiar. All in all it was a great experience. I thought Opaline and Natural Disaster were absolutely awesome and Old Country Waltz was a fantastic surprise and they nailed it. My only regret is that I missed 80% of Save it for Me since I figured there was no way they wouldn’t end with California Stars and I didn’t want to get stuck in the lot for an hour ☹️. Wish they were doing two nights like Billy Strings and TBT!

Jeff Tweedy Band tonight!

Hopefully they are able to at least announce a physical release by 10/23 so I know if I need to purchase the digital version or not. I had to double dip on Warm to get the Warmer vinyl and I'm not eager to repeat that!

I’m not familiar with a majority of those artists but I bought it because of the new Tweedy track and I’d say it’s maybe 60% good. Fun being exposed to some new artists though and it’s for a good cause.

Is it the assumption that this is what Jeff was finishing up that he mentioned recently or should we still be expecting a new Tweedy album sometime early next year?