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I'm not a tall man (5'9" but taller than many of the women at any given concert), and I think for me it is an issue of being able to see (all of) the musicians. I can listen to all the live Wilco that my hard drives will fit , but if I go to a nice theatre with great acoustics, dazzling decor and comfortable seats, I would like to SEE the band. Certainly in my younger years it was was all about me and my experience at the show, but now I would just like to concentrate on the band. I didn't enjoy the show any less by standing to be sure, but conversely I don't think someone standing with their arms folded across their chest is any more "into it" than someone sitting and watching every hand and every face on stage. There are recordings of Zappa shows where he actually instructs the audience to sit down (and presumably pay attention to the band). Standing, sitting, or hanging upside down, I will go see Wilco any chance I get.

Just to clarify, I definitely wasn't saying that I was more involved or "into it" because I was standing. It's just hard for me to sit anytime music is playing. But I definitely see your point. If everyone in front of me was seated, I would do the same to be courteous to the people behind me. I think I've just begun to expect to stand more often than not in recent years. Just glad we could all be there to enjoy a great show.

First thanks to the taper, I'm downloading it now. What a great show! I saw them in Bloomington on Thursday and it's hard to say which was better.

I find the comments on standing interesting. I'm from Louisville and can't remember the last time I sat during the main band at a concert. I regularly go to shows in the region (Indy, Bloomington, Cincy) and the same thing happens there. I was in row M on the floor but did notice more people sitting even on the floor than what I'm used to seeing. A girl in front of me with her boyfriend stood for about four songs and then sat the rest of the show but the guy stood. Anyway, I'm in my late 40's and have gone to concerts since I was 16. The standing doesn't bother me because of the energy of the show. I'm not the guy that jumps up and down for two hours (although that's kind of funny to watch) but it's hard for me not to be into the music. I also can understand that if you don't go to many shows on a regular basis or if they are a little more low key, it may be a shock.

No real point here. Just kind of interesting to see how crowds at shows in different parts of the country react.

This was my third visit to the Tennessee theater. Great facility and Knoxville seems to be a really fun place.

I have one ticket available for the Knoxville show due to a schedule conflict. It is section RC, Row M, Seat 24. I'm not looking to make money on it and would let it go for face value. I'm driving down from Louisville and hope to be there mid afternoon. If someone is interested, respond to this post and we can work out the details.