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I really should try to get up there next weekend while this is still happening. I had a meeting with some people from Vancouver on Friday, and they said that the streets are like a hockey game just let out, everywhere downtown all the time. It sounds like a blast. The weather this weekend was amazing to boot. I rode around Lake Washington on my bike today in shorts in February. That's a first.

No kidding, that was the best hockey game I've seen in a long time. We had split loyalties in the house between Team USA and Team Canada, so that was good for some banter during the game.

That list of cities hit the nostalgia vein for me…. I went to all three in 1990, and also Berlin when you could still bust pieces of the wall off, which I still have. I’m sure things have changed, but these stood out at the time: Prague: Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle, and the clock tower view from above Old Town square. And also a pub that I wish I could remember the name of, down a few stairs toward the river from the clock tower. In that pub someone told me that they finally, as of that year, could legally read the Lord of the Rings books because they were no longer banned an

Indigo, I totally missed your post about this when I asked a couple of times. I'm glad I went back and read it all, and thank you to okebo for pointing that out.

Did Jeff ask you guys to sing Jesus,etc.? I'm really curious because he was so into doing that at the previous three shows, but this was a very different crowd, I gather.

Not even remotely insulted. Your comment cracked me up actually!

He was looking directly at me, that's my favorite shot. It's hard to take warm and cuddly pictures of Jeff, but that's not 'a fault' of the subject That photo was from Hummingbird done with the caberet singer approach, and then a little Roger Daltry flourish near the end (mic twirl and 'catch'.) Here's a couple more that you may find more soothing barbkm: ...

As I said, do both! Tweedy will approve. There isn't a cookbook to follow.

I really liked the wild candelabra lighting and tapestry backdrop that Wilco are using on this tour, along with the wild screen/light things. Very impressive, without being overbearing and gaudy. In certain lighting, the tapestry was particularly cool because of the texture and color transitions. Kudos to whoever designed this setup. Here's the only photo I have that captures much of the setup, although it doesn't capture the multicolored lighting effects that sometimes occurred:

Did they even try making this crowd sing Jesus, etc. and if so did it work?

I agree with you. Jeff's face lit up at the standing ovation to start things off in Victoria and it set the good mood for the night. I was impressed that people did that. They did sit down after that, which fit the situation. Jeff also commented positively on the fact the the Portland crowd had figured out when to sit and when to stand 'all by yourselves'. In other words, they stood for the rocking songs and sat for some of the more mellow stuff. That's a good compromise if, like Portland, people all do it. In Victoria a couple of people in front of me stood up about midway through the

Good photos camelhead and beelove. I'll add a few more to the mix. I was front row almost center in the balcony. Not great for close shots, but a nice place to watch the show and it adds a different perspective on things. I was able to be up front on the floor for Seattle and Victoria. Between the setlists and the variety of spots (balcony, floor standing, floor seat) it was a great mix. It was nice to hear Sunken Treasure and Remember the Mtn. Bed as openers in Portland, and Kingpin later on. They didn't show up again in the other two shows. Great crowd in Portland; y'all have a nice

Beautiful Victoria, and in the rain shadow of the Olympics. It was really nice weather considering what was going on back in Seattle. Just back from the boat not too long ago (the crossing was really rough tonight - lots of people got sick from the huge storm swells in the Strait of Juan de Fuca - I took dramamine before leaving and enjoyed the rocking and rolling) As Jeff said in the show in talking about how Victoria had moved way up their favorite places list: 'you have to take a boat to get here. How good is that?'. Meant positively of course. Of the three shows (Portland, Seattle, Victori

Happy that Missoula proved me wrong. Portland tomorrow perhaps?

I know it's been done by U2, and it's my favorite Bono live song, hands down. However, the current iteration of Wilco is designed to rip Helter Skelter, from the triple lead guitar triumvariate of Jeff, Nels, and Pat, through the drums of Glenn, and into the Paul like bass that John could no doubt pull off, and the Mikael enhancements on the George Martinish sonic front.

Don't envy how old that makes me though....Personally, I wholeheartedly think Gen3 Wilco live is the best so far, based on the 3 shows I've seen so far over the last few years. I hope to confirm that with the 3 shows next week. I'll bet they don't play Broken Arrow though. I'll bet that was a one off event.

I saw Neil do the Rust Never Sleeps show in Denver in 1978. If I had to pick, I think it would end up as the best concert I've ever seen. Sorry Wilco, but you are in the top three. Edited to add: These performances really are poor. John Mellencamp and James Taylor are standout awful.

Pardon the reply to my own post (poor manners I'm told) I realized this is the night of the opening ceremonies, so I expect Stephen Colbert will be occupied in Vancouver that evening. Thanks to Wilco for skipping that event to play for us in Victoria!~

Which is what you'll say after 3 of them..... Lagunitas has wonderful IPA.

It's really nice. Way better than Hombre Lobo, not that that was a bad album. This just hits it more for me.

We have to see this Broken Arrow performance. This is getting me more excited for PacNW Wilco Week.

I think it's time to bump this back up! It's almost Wilco Week in the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Seattle, and Victoria for me) I'm counting on Stephen Colbert to be sitting nearby in Victoria, before he goes to Vancouver to see his speed skaters. We know he's a Wilco friend.

Have you recently confirmed that even with newer contact designs you can't wear them? Otherwise it may be worth another try. The ability to correct for astigmatism and improved permeability has made a huge difference in recent years. If not for daily use, being able to wear them for outdoor activities is still worth having some around for (if they'll work). Ain't doing LASIK, no way...

Johnny Cash Not anymore, being older and wiser

I like your downtown Louisville photos. Good vibes to you Greg.