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I'd like to request an audio clip, please.

Thanks for starting the thread, T! And excellent job googling the setlist. It was hot spicy cheese bread we were eating this morning, interneters! There wasn't a ton of extended banter, true, but plenty of asides and check-ins with the audience. Everyone seemed to be in great spirits; plenty of smiles all around. Loved seeing Nels go crazy on lots of songs. Jeff's comment that his Hummingbird moonwalk was "the shyest moonwalk ever" got some laughs. He also rated the crowd's Spiders clapping in comparison with other recent shows. "You've surpassed Kansas City... now you're at Zagreb level ...

Sounds great, Lou! You can message me here or through other channels.

I have two tickets to sell in section 105 Row R for Wilco in Chicago on 8/21. The total from Songkick came to $190.25. The tickets haven't been mailed yet, so I don't have them in hand, but would send them as soon as they arrive. Let me know if you're interested!

This was a fun show, and I'm so pleased we happened to be in Croatia for it. (Believe me, I have scheduled some Wilco trips in my day, but this was truly a coincidence!) The extended Croatian version of "Art of Almost" was a highlight. Jeff also complimented the crowd's clapping near the end of "Spiders" without being asked, although he did gently prompt any folks who didn't happen to be participating to jump in as well. The crowd seemed to enjoy themselves, and I overheard one fan as we were leaving proclaim Wilco "The best American band, I think." I hope someone is on the scene to report fro

Nice recap, P! Thirteen was wonderful - I really enjoyed seeing Sammy and Spencer up on stage with Jeff. And I know I'm not the only person who wanted to hear Space Oddity, but I was certainly thrilled that Jeff granted my request. The song holds a lot of memories for me, so to be with friends and see Jeff play it - and sing along with the crowd - meant a lot. Of course the banter corner made the show even more fun. The retelling of the Ramones story yielded some additional entertaining details (like Joey Ramone spending an hour putting on and taking off fingerless gloves before coming out,

I believe he referred to California Stars as "an entry-level request," but it actually was a legit request from someone in line as well. So he didn't exactly perform an impromptu audience suggestion, it was just a happy coincidence. I love these shows every year, and I was happy Jeff chose to play Taste the Ceiling - I really enjoyed hearing some of these Star Wars (Schindler's List?) songs acoustically. Jeff's mention of Scott McCaughey helping to write that song reminded me that it had previously made me think of "View from Below." (Honestly, it's probably just the titles.) Looking forwa

Ooh, Simple Twist of Fate! Nice. I'm very bummed I couldn't be in town (or in country) for this practically local show. I can't remember the last time I missed Jeff or Wilco in Wisconsin. I'm glad it was good, but there was little doubt of that. I'll just have to bide my time until the Vic.

Looks like the Glenn performance in Madison is actually May 6th, 2017!

This sounds like a really cool experience, and a nice compliment to the Tokyo show. Thanks for the detailed reports. Did you spend any time hanging out with the Japanese fans, Paul? Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing at least one Tweedy at the Vic in May. Wish I could make Sheboygan, too!

For the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry.

Ah, it was so great to finally see Star Wars live! Hill Auditorium feels smaller than it is from up close, which is very cool for a large space (though I don't know how it feels from the upper balcony). I didn't realize how much I'd missed seeing "You Are My Face" in the regular rotation, but I did. Was it mentioned at some point how the large porcelain (?) cat on stage was procured? A worthy addition.

I'll be very disappointed if I hear he didn't play Pecan Pie.

Only if you are British! We like our z's around here. (Note: that's "zees" - not "zeds.") Sounds like a fun show - looking forward to seeing the new album performed sooner or later!

I love this. I love that it's short. More short albums, everyone!

Chiming in about a week late, but I had an excellent time (as always) at Solid Sound. It kind of feels like a big reunion at this point, since I know so many folks who've made the trip every year (and picked up new friends along the way). I hope that spirit lives on in years to come. I'm attending a more typical "giant field" type festival in a couple weeks, and I'm curious to see how it will measure up. (Which is a nicer way to say: what percentage of me will hate it?) I know all too well that I'm spoiled by the general environment at SSF. The ability to wander around and see art, sit insid

Great show. I'd take that rain over terrible heat any day. God, I love "Dark Neon." Definitely was a real bubble.

I don't have much to add to that recap, except that I had an excellent time as always. I hope we can get another 2-night stand next year (c'mon, Chicago!) but it was fantastic to have this show in May instead of February or March, weather-wise. I was able to catch my first game at Wrigley on Saturday with some good friends. Even though I'll never be a Cubs fan, gotta respect the ballpark. I maintain that it would have been interesting to hear an acoustic arrangement of Diamond Light, but I don't have to worry about pesky things like how that would even work! I was more than happy to get Lost

I doubt I deserve much credit, Sarah, but I'm certainly glad to see it popping up regularly in setlists! I'd love to see another St. Louis Wilco show one of these days. Sounds like it was a good one, and thanks for the reports.

I'm happy they've realized Dark Neon is awesome live and they should play it all the time.

Sounds daring! I love the volleyball banter. Thanks for the details!

I've been to every one of these, they're always a blast, and everybody should go. Yay!

I've been meaning to comment here, but I guess I don't have a lot to add that hasn't been said already. I enjoyed the opportunity to see a 2-night stand at the Vic, and I'm glad Jeff wasn't in pain both nights. I really enjoyed Sima's contributions; neither of the previous shows I'd seen had any female backing vocals. Seeing The Minus 5 is always a treat, too. Maybe they'll work on "I'll Sing It" before Solid Sound, T. (Or Omaha!)

I hope Kanye is at Solid Sound.

Thorough reporting as always, P. The snow, below-zero temps, and weeknight timing just after the holidays all conspired to make this very tough to attend for a non-local like me (and maybe that was for the best!), but it sounds like a good time for a good cause. Any other details on the comedians' opening set?