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    New video: Sunloathe

    in Just A Fan

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    Great Job! Beautiful Work!

    One way to look at this is that the Romney's have actually bought the Sun. And that, in fact, the 99% only recieve a single Ray.

    And, Ewoks still roam in Samuel P. Taylor Park State Park, Marin Co., CA.....

    Wilco — 9/15/12, Chicago, IL (Hideout Block Party)

    in After The Show

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    First off, terrific terrific day at the Hideout Block Party. I have gone many years and the treat of having Wilco headline was very exciting. But first, Jon Langford (Waco Brothers) was terrific as always. Kelly Hogan was wonderful. She has such a genuine personality on stage and much like when she was with Neko Case at Pitchfork a few years back, was really thankful to be there. Corin Tucker Band drove a hard beat and was a nice mid day act. They are no Wild Flag, but enjoyable. Wild Belle was the find of the day. I love a powerful voice and Natalie Bergman has as powerful a voice as you could hope for. Only 23, she has soul and range. Most of the beats are simple reggae ones, but put that voice on top of it and you have some good music. Wye Oak was my only dud of the day. Too quiet and subdued for the setting, I could not get into them. But Lee Fields made up for that 100 fold. It seemed a very short set, much shorter than the 90 minutes they were scheduled for, I would be surprised if it lasted 60. But those were among the best 60 minutes of music you could listen to. The band was great, the voice is golden, and the energy was palpable. It made you take notice. So clearly I would have gone to the block party no matter the "headliner".

     

    But since it was Wilco, ("why has the hideout overlooked us all these years", as Jeff said early on ) I got up from my blanket where I had a great view of the stage all day and went up close. Jeff said they were all getting over a bug which explains some of the lack of energy, and the crowd while big and generally great, was a bit subdued. That said, Misunderstood is the perfect opener. To add Sunken Treasure so close in the set was a real treat. Either Way is too often overlooked. The AM songs were the perfect pairing for the Hideout. Jesus for President was dedicated to Tim one of the Hideout owners and was perfect for him as Jeff said. If you have never heard his rambling scatter brained band intros you are missing some seriously crazy stuff. I truly mean crazy. Dawned on Me is my favorite Wilco song of the last 3 albums and was a great kickoff to the encore. And much like I feel Misunderstood is the best opener, Monday>Outtasite is my absolute favorite show closer (with Red Eyed I Got you a close second) No matter how many times you see Wilco, they still put on a great all around show.

     

    A few more hideout thoughts. After the day is over they have a dance party break out. This is a lot of fun to watch or participate in assuming you have the energy after a full day of music. The crowd is older then many other festivals, many 30's as I am, 40's and many many kids. Very respectful overall and much of the riff raff you deal with at other music shows is absent. Add in the unbelievable weather yesterday and it was as nice a day as a music lover could have.

     

    err i got up from my blanket and Wilco wasnt my Best topic? wrong page for your infomercial ......

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