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    Wilco 10/05/11 Overture, Madison WI

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    I had a great time at the Overture on Wednesday night. The show landed in the middle of my busiest work week of the year (which is why it isn't until Saturday that I'm commenting on the show), but the hours in the car and Thursday exhaustion were completely worth it. I would agree that the enthusiasm up front was excellent--it was my first show at the Overture during which everyone in the first 5 (? 3? the very front, I know) rows stood the entire time. I get what people are saying about the staples when you've seen the band so many times, but we brought along two friends who were seeing Wilco for the first time, and of course they were very happy to hear those "standards," which I understand is the point shoesgetcold was trying to make. You're right B; we all bring our own baggage.

     

    The new songs were fantastic! I loved hearing Dawned On Me and Capitol City, my current favorites on TWL. The banter about the immunity the declaration would provide was also great. I especially enjoyed Pat's imitation of how he would swing the document like a pendulum in the face of authority.

     

    At one point during the show, and I wish I could remember during which song, I had an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for having this source of pleasure and enjoyment in my life. Without fail, these days my attendance at Wilco shows also involves great friends, food, and conversation, and the enjoyment comes from the entire series of events. I don't usually get sappy, but I did a bit on Wednesday night. Maybe it was the gift of the Buster soundtrack on vinyl that made me so emotional. :blink (Thanks again, P. :cheekkiss )

     

    Great night--thanks again, Wilco & Co.

    Wilco - 10/1/11 Ryman Auditorium

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    Is this the first time One Sunday Morning was the opener? I'd be interested in hearing from someone who's seen a few shows this leg how it felt as an opener vs. being elsewhere in the set. (Geez, P--just when I could actually use you...)

     

    It's interesting to see what "oldies" make the setlists as the Wilco catalog grows. We're bringing a couple of friends to their first Wilco show on Wednesday, and it's exciting to think about what will make the cut outside of the new stuff and some of the standards.

    Wilco -- 9/17/11, Toronto, ON

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    Obviously it hasn't been played as a closer yet, but in that role, it would definitely leave an audience with a certain mood.

     

    This sentiment makes me think of the (planned) closer for the Saturday night Residency show: The Lonely 1. As they left the stage after that song, I remember thinking, "Oh god, you can't leave us feeling like this!" I've only heard OSM once, during the stream, but I suspect the mood would be similar--and not at all like the mood when they end on my personal favorite closer, I'm A Wheel.

    2011 tour dates?

    in Just A Fan

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    I'm happy to see Jeff/Wilco coming back to Wisconsin for the fourth time in 2011! :badger

     

    I know! :bee When the Riverside sells out quickly, I'd love to see a second night added. Five times would be even better than four.

    Almost

    in Just A Fan

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    Pretty sure it wasn't written SPECIFICALLY for Colbert, probably just made sense as odds are they already knew the album title/concept and the whole "Colbert will love you baby" thing worked.

     

     

    The night of their appearance, it was billed on air, by Jeff, as "a Colbert exclusive. This is the only place you'll be able to hear this."

    Almost

    in Just A Fan

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    And it seems obvious that Jeff realized this..based on the album title, opening track,

     

    I think most people forget that Wilco (The Song) was a tongue-in-cheek response to the whole "Joe, The Plumber" thing from McCain's campaign. Wilco debuted the song on The Colbert Report in 2008, but I have no idea if it was what is now the album version or not. I do remember a lot of people around here raving over it and commenting that the song was better than 80% of Sky Blue Sky or something like that. It was taken quite seriously right out of the gate, despite the fact that it was written for their appearance on Colbert during which Mikael Jorgensen taped over all the letters on his "YAMAHA" keyboard except "HA."

    Jeff Tweedy - Dawned on Me

    in Just A Fan

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    It's a St. Louis mag, and STL's ownership of the band is through Uncle Tupelo--I'm sure all the UT questions are the local interest peg. Even though there were a lot of questions about the early days, Jeff's answers extended beyond a simple point in time. My favorite part was his response to the question about growing up with his uncles and cousins singing a particular song and whether or not that had an influence on him: "I think that anything you’re exposed to as a kid that looks like something that is normal to do creates a culture of belief." A culture of belief: what a perfect way to describe what happens, in families, classrooms, relationships, etc.

    Two Questions

    in Just A Fan

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    1. I purchased Summerteeth through one of those Columbia House "Buy 10 for a penny" promos (then immediately cancel................too funny) and fell in love from the first note.

     

     

    ...a coworker brought "Summerteeth." I was hooked right from the start and forced him to play the record on a continuous loop until the end of our 7 hour shift.

     

     

    I read a short review of Summerteeth... My first listen I was hooked.

     

     

    I read a review of Summerteeth ... I bought the CD and loved it from the first note to the last.

     

    That's how I felt, too. I listened to AM and Being There and went to live shows because I liked hanging out with my husband ;) , but once Summerteeth was released, I loved the band on my own. It's still the album I go back to most frequently.

    Jeff Tweedy - 7/8/11 Door Auditorium

    in After The Show

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    Everyone that has heard Bull Black Nova in its solo acoustic rendition has remarked how good it is in that setting. Is it similar to Spiders/Kidsmoke in that the ensemble and acoustic arrangements are quite different?

     

    No, I wouldn't say it's similar at all. Spiders acoustic has a much softer sound to it than Spiders electric, but BBN acoustic isn't softer. It's spooky because it's so sparse. The lyrics are loud over the often single-string guitar line. Then at the end he delivers a single, desperate, "Pick up." He doesn't scream it like in the electric version--he begs a single time. So creepy.

    Jeff Tweedy - 7/8/11 Door Auditorium

    in After The Show

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    I'm sorry I don't have a setlist to post, but I'm sure some reliable person will post or link to it soonly. :thumbup

     

    It was a wonderful night in Fish Creek with friendly faces I always love to see. :cheers The venue was small and quiet, and Jeff had some great quips and commentary from the stage. (Dare I say a smattering of comments?) One of my favorites was when he had been talking about American Idol, prefaced the next song with, "This is another song they wouldn't play on American Idol," and afterward aped Randy Jackson: "It was a little pitchy, Dawg, but it was alright." :lol

     

    As for highlights from the set list, Bull Black Nova and Deeper Down stand out as special treats. He also played three songs from the upcoming album: Born Alone (love that riff!), I Might (the whole thing kicks ass), and Dawned On Me. At Solid Sound, Dawned On Me didn't distinguish itself, but it did tonight. I'm eager to hear it from the full band again.

     

    I thought it was a great crowd. There was a lot of enthusiasm and "WOOOOO"ing after songs, some shouted requests between songs, etc., but there was complete silence (from what I could tell) during the songs--even during typical sing-a-longs. I don't remember the last time I heard Jeff sing all of Jesus, Etc. by himself, and I enjoyed it thoroughly tonight. Seeing his acoustic playing on some of those songs is just ridiculous as well. What a great night! I'm so glad he came into the thumb of the mitten. :)

    Two Questions

    in Just A Fan

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    1. I first of heard of Wilco in 1995 when my then-boyfriend (now-husband) explained the UT split and the two resulting bands: Son Volt and Wilco.

     

    2. H.O.R.D.E. Fest, Somerset, WI, 1995 -- Wilco was playing a side stage, and my hubby kept saying, "We have to get over to see Wilco." I'd ask, "Who's Wilco again?" and he'd reply, "You know: 'I've got a box full of letters'" That song is Wilco for me.

    2011 tour dates?

    in Just A Fan

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    That being said, I'm so pumped. Even though I'm a lifelong Wisconsin resident, this will be my first trip to Door County.

     

    We took our maiden trip to The Thumb last fall, and now we can't wait to go back for this show in Fish Creek. Best kept secret, apparently. Fish Boil!

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