jw harding

Not a bad first concert. Early or late show?

Appreciate the recommendation. Love Me & My Uncle, never get sick of hearing it - unlike some other first set Bobby staples. Not sure if I can rank versions, they're all pretty similar. Also not sure I knew it was referred to as MAMU. Very informative post.

That is bad ass!

Funny they brought out Glen after they play the Wilco song. Video from the show including the sit in here: https://www.jambase.com/article/joe-russos-almost-dead-glenn-kotche-wilco-chicago

Agree with much of that. The Q could be pretty thrilling, it was a fresh approach to the music that needed a kick in the ass after the last few years of the Dead. But like JRAD, not sure it stands the test of time. Can't say I'm itching to listen to the Q much now these days, and even when they've had little reunions over the past few years, it doesn't quite do what it used to. Would rather listen to Jerry.

Phil's Quintet lineup would do that kind of muscle flexing at times. Sure, it's amazing, but after a while, they're just showing off.

Stella Blue coming out of Space is pretty sweet.

Stumbled upon partial video of 7/1/79. The video quality is a bit blurry, but that just makes Jerry fuzzy and soft with the right kind of eyes. Sound is great, and the band was feeling confident and weird that night. Great (partial) setlist. https://youtu.be/z3qEJxb-R2Q Set 2 (partial) Terrapin Station Playing In The Band 12:11 Drums Space Stella Blue Truckin' Around And Around E: Shakedown Street

I probably would've preferred a straight up concert film, though it was nice seeing Dylan talk, at times off guard, even if it was fabricated. Nice quote toward the beginning about how the tour really didn't mean anything at the time, just a bunch of stuff that happened that they are trying to impose meaning on in retrospect. Thinking that Dylan Baez scene was something improvised for Renaldo and Clara, so not a real commentary on their relationship rather something they were just acting out. Did catch the Blues for Allah sticker, tho it's not clear that Scarlet knows its a Dead reference.

Dude, there are a group of dad's in my neighborhood that got all excited for the new Avengers movie. Count your blessings. If he's a decent guy I'd hang with him. Maybe bring a Dead dvd or some youtubes to watch at setbreak to try and enlighten him. But yeah, recently was wearing a stealie shirt, and some woman was like, "oh, I just saw them last week." Just nod and smile, slowly back out of the room.

lots of stuff out there, here's some I guess: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFkKHx7uMC9Xiu51bsTvRdXQhxbW5D2Q&app=desktop

I probably downloaded and listened to that. But still prefer box sets on cd. Vinyl and cassette? Nope. Ween own unreleased/b-sides stuff, btw.

If we're talking unreleased songs, Wilco probably doesn't have many gems. Demos, alternate takes, etc. is pretty good.

Would rather have a cleaned up box set version. Hope we'll see that someday.

Looks like it includes new Dylan interviews, which is pretty amazing.

Pretty sure Jorma and Jack have been touring as long, possible longer including their time prior to Airplane. Derek Trucks will surpass them all if he lives long enough.

The article did a good job of describing the way he speaks, deliberate spaciness with weird phrases. The Jerry dreams were really cool too. Think I've heard part of them, but don't think he's discussed the whole thing before. I don't have much interest in what Weir is up to musically these days, am in the camp of people he tells not to come to his shows, but lots of respect and am happy he is doing what he wants. Weir continues to have one of the most uniquely American/Californian lives ever.

I thought Dylan was old when I first saw him in 1995. He did look pretty old.

Mickey kills Jerry and Mayer is Bobby and Donna's love child.

I would think they'd want you to buy the whole show on dvd or whatever. I guess you could make some good playlists though, pretty convenient for when you're too high to deal with dvd's.

can't argue with that. Lived in Chicago for peak Wilco years 98 - 2002. Wouldn't trade it back.

Wilco haven't been to San Diego in over 7 years but go to goddamn mexico what the h?

To accompany the Scorcese netflix doc, Rolling Thunder box set coming out. Seems to be a pretty reasonable price for 14 cds: https://bobdylan.shop.musictoday.com/product/Y4CDBD68#collapse1_ProductDescriptionAdditionalComponent_ProductDetails_2

I've read pretty identical quotes of Jerry critiquing the Stones. Sounds like Jerry and Dylan discussed it. I'm not sure Jerry's pyrotechnics compare to Mick's gyrations, but interesting point. Safe moves they both relied on.

The Quintet lineup of Phil & Friends did the best version of Doin that Rag. The Dead were never nimble enough to pull it off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Qnr9DkuX4