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"Less Than..." is the grabber in that list.

Ditto.

Well, well, well! You're a sight for sore eyes, sir!

I've been waiting for I'm A Wheel to show up as show closer! One more night, please.

I have to say I was excited to see Leopard-Skin... on the setlist.

Darin will be touring with Radiolab for all of the shows, but Glenn will only participate in those that fit in around the tour schedule.

I feel the same. 2013 Bob Dylan reminds me more of Victoria's Secret than revolutionary music, and my leaving certainly won't take away from his legacy.

I can't believe I saw Tommy Stinson play with Wilco while they covered "Color Me Impressed." What? Regardless of the varying opinions of the all-cover show, John Hodgeman "hosting," etc., I think it's cool that Wilco continues to try to do something interesting with the festival. When you decide to venture to Mass MoCA, you're choosing to going through a fair amount of trouble to make it happen. It isn't an easy place to get to, and finding lodging has become increasingly difficult. It seems like once you've committed to attending Solid Sound, you've also committed to participating in the

Monday ending up being a marathon day of eating and drinking, interrupted by geographical set changes (thunderstorms be damned! *shakes fist*) primarily involving airports, but I've finally made it back home. It was great seeing so many dear friends over the weekend, and that alone makes SSF a success. There were a few other things that stood out to me: * It was significantly more crowded, particularly on Saturday. Vendors (who've been at Solid Sound before) were running out of food before Wilco even took the stage on Saturday, and maneuvering through the grounds after about 2:00 was frust

I'll be in North Adams as of tomorrow night and can meet you Outside Mass MoCA anytime after that. Email me if interested. Tsszyman@gmail.com Paid $99, will take best offer (possibly including payment in beer and samosas)

I think the only thing he "missed" (or rather, that was different from the one recording I have of the song) is whistling a verse and then picking up the vocals with "it's not that I don't care at all" a final time. But "missed" is relative--it was a treat hearing that live. I'd only heard it live once before! And I haven't listened to that recording in awhile, so my memory may be faulty. But thanks for the great request; it was memorable.

Don't be such a cranky Brit. Sincerely, Chummy 2

That's a great idea except there will never be 100% compliance, so then he's left feeling angry and frustrated because now people are not only taping and photographing, but they're doing it after he expressly asked them not to. I can see how that would be equally distracting--for everyone. A couple of years ago at one of these shows he agreed to play one of the new songs off of the Mavis album (You Are Not Alone). He said, "You have to promise you won't record this, though. I'm trusting you. *pause* I know I can't trust you." He started the song, and the person in front of me immediately star

These are always some of my favorite shows of the year, and last night was no different. With the intimacy of the venue and paying for tickets for two of us, we often opt for GA tickets vs. Golden Circle. However, i think next year the extra $75 per ticket will be worth it so I don't have to experience the show behind 25+ glowing rectangles. And as if the glow of the screens isn't bad enough, people are also quite comfortable shooting photos and videos with their interrogation-style flashes on full power. Here's a new question for Jeff: Do you think one audience could agree to put their elect

Super late to this post-party, but thanks for the details, P. Several of my favorite people were at this show, but none of them reported on the rainbow SG (!) or the choice banter. You're such a rock star, P. You should get a Guitar Big Gulp.

That answers a lot of questions...right up until it poses at least a dozen new ones.

When You Wake Up Feeling Old!

Thank you!!

That was fun! I'm working in my classroom and projected it on my SmartBoard. Did anyone stay tuned after Wilco? If so, who was the band that played one song afterwards? I tried to catch enough lyrics to search and find them but was unsuccessful. Anyone?

I like having Wilco ts, but the quality has been really hit or miss the last few years. I love the AA 50/25/25 shirt, but they don't use it very often and the others just don't wash and wear well. However, we buy a lot of posters. I mean, who doesn't need more posters rolled up in the closet?!

I'm unable to attend the block party this year because of work, but we attended as a family last year to see Mavis Staples and Andrew Bird. It was a one-day event last year, and it sold out mid-afternoon. One of the best things about the festival is that kids 10 and under are free, so it was the perfect opportunity to bring our daughters to see some great performers but without a big investment should they not enjoy themselves and want to leave early. As for organization and execution of the event, there were a few things that put a damper on the event. The simple act of entering the gates

HA! Thank you! God, you really deliver, P. (twss) Oh, good call! One other thing: they sound checked "In The Street" (aka the theme from That 70s Show... ), and John sounded fantastic. He was also a little higher in the mix than usual last night, and it was great.

With the exception of a few dear friends being absent , last night's show was nearly perfect. The change-up in the setlist was nice (for those interested in these kinds of things, Red Eyed/Got You and Dreamer were cut from the original setlist), the opening acts were great, the band seemed relaxed and happy, and the crowd was appreciative. Candyfloss! Plus the beautiful acoustic Spiders, Laminated Cat with wicked lighting, and so many others. The time passed much, much too quickly. I'm well past believing I'm objective when it comes to this band, but we brought along a friend and avid musi

Ahhh, Country Disappeared. Nice. For a second I processed "Rising Red Lung" as "Sunloathe" (whatever, P...it's early) and was excited for those who got to hear it. But alas, it remains the only song from TWL that hasn't been played live. I thought this combination of record temps and outdoor shows might get it onto a setlist, but I guess it would make for difficult placement. I'm holding out hope for Geneva!