mdpoet

For those who have purchased the cassette and received it...what cover art did you get?

Mine has the baby chick on it.

Does anyone ever do the claps in Standing O? I did last night and think I might have been the only one.

I do too!

A special moment of the night was the crowds' response to Nels after Impossible Germany. There was a pause to accommodate the thunderous ovation. The last time I saw such an overwhelming appreciation was in Toronto.

First time experiencing this at a venue, where once in, GA floor is told to sit! Once closer to show time, they let you back on your feet.

And thanks to the Seattle crew for all the sweets in line!

Thanks P for getting on here and starting this thread. Been meaning to chime in and finally got a chance.

Nice to see the crowd on their feet from the time the band walked on stage. A few rows front and center sat once they started Via Chicago, but when the chaos broke everyone was back up for the duration of the show. They did play both Heavy Metal Drummer and Always in Love, so they followed the setlist as planned with no variations. Not much banter...a few things I remember...Jeff mentioned that Jesus etc. was the most requested song from the website at 13 or 14 votes. And he left us with the advice to take off from work/school the next day!

Nice to see another guy hand clapping to Standing O too!

These are spoken for.

It worked...as I received your PM. Just emailed you back.

Ahhh! I know I am going to regret bailing! I keep telling myself skipping this one will just build up more anticipation for the incredible shrinking tour in Chicago!

I have two GA tickets for Uptown Theater. Would like to sell as a pair. Face + fees = $106 for both.

PM me if interested.

Thanks,

Heather

Was in the waiting room too and just got through!

Anyone have any idea what the seating chart is for this, even? I wound up with Row BBB. Is that good? I haven't seen a single Civic Opera House seating chart that has triple letters for anything.

I posted this on the other thread. Pulled up the seating for this when buying the tickets. Triple letters look to be in the front.

https://secure.indep...pl=732&id=68216

I pulled up the seating when buying the tickets. Looks like triple letters are in the front!

https://secure.indep...pl=732&id=68216

It was about a month and a half prior to the release date that Wilco (The Album) was streamed. So it probably won't be long before we get "The Whole Stream"!

got raleigh and both atlanta, not great seats for any of them, but just glad to have gotten through. They should play Fugazi's "Waiting Room" while we're in that hell.

Ha! that waiting room was brutal. I was was thinking what kind of game is this?...If I play, does it open some mysterious door for tickets?...

that's exactly where i'm sitting for the 2nd night. they aren't far back, but the angle kinda stinks. might try and find other seats...

At least we won't need raingear for this one.

-Heather

thanks, mdpoet, for the setlist!

Excellent work, Mrs. Poet! (Or is it Mr. Poet?)

HaHa Yeah, it was Russ, who forgot his login. Although, I had to laugh as he listed the new song as "Finger".

Here is the complete set as played:

Via Chicago

Mountain bed

IATTBYH

One wing

Muzzle

Flowers

Solitaire

You are not alone

Black eye

I'll fight

Magazine

Ruling class

New song (die alone)

Not for the season

Hummingbird

Jesus etc.

Late greats

Shot in the arm

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Passenger side

I'm the man who loves you

Walkin (sans pa)

Acuff rose (sans pa)

pulled 9th row orch 2 for portland, maine. how did everyone else do?

I got 8th row orch 2 for Portland.  I swear I lost 3 rows trying to figure out if that last letter in my stupid captcha was an "H" or an "X" - can't complain though!!

We're in orch 2, row 6. See ya there!

Anyone try Houston? There's no clickable link to purchase at Front Gate

They go on sale 10 cst.

Looks like I have slightly closer seats tonight although not by much. Section B, Row 8, Seats 28,29 if anybody wants to say Hi.

Wish I saw this before, would have definitely stopped over to say hello.

Loved the moment after Impossible Germany when Jeff commented on why he messed it up, saying he was trying to think ahead on how to do Nels' part. He did a good impersonation by stepping up on his toes, scrunching his shoulders up and noodling around.

The Alpaca Connection is definitely worth a stop for something warm and fuzzy. And for breakfast, head to the Original Pancake House on Canyon Blvd, next to the Marriott.

As for the show, I would never have imagined an entirely different set from the night before, incredible.

Can't wait to see your pics Josh!

Caught the show in Annapolis and it was a blast. There were some mic issues that led to some funny moments in the beginning and they just rolled with it. They are packed with so much energy, although Chuck mentioned the crowd was more suited for a PTA gathering, but by the end everyone was out of their seat and dancing. My favorite part was probably the history of the electric guitar. Awesome stuff! His banter is hilarious too!

A Sunken Treasure opener! ALWAYS makes my night. So glad to hear this on this tour.

Bahahahahaaa!! Did you have 23oz. WTF races with the Poets? Did HPoet start belting out REM tunes at the bar?

 

I love that acoustic Spiders is showing up in the setlists. I can't wait to see the band in-- oh, wait. There are no dates on the horizon. Thankfully I have your reports for the next few days. Don't screw it up!

A few beers in, we did do some singing. I seem to remember The Beach Boys...

 

So anyway, it was a pretty loose-feeling show. Crazy venue--a true circus. Wish I had been able to join the Poets and the Queenies down on the floor, but all in all, a good time was had by all, it seemed.

We wish you were there too P. At least we were all clapping in unison to Nothing'sever...

 

Anyway, I heard that at least one song -- Can't Stand It -- was cut from the printed setlist. And it seemed like at least one more got cut at the end of the encore (Monday?) because Nels had just strapped on another guitar when Jeff waved good night for real. Too bad, because it had been an enjoyable show for the most part. *Always* great to hear Magazine. And Hell Is Chrome and Sonny Feeling were played for the first time on this tour, I think.

 

 

Sad to see this get cut by the time spent on the policing the crowd... but I have to hand it to lone dancer in the front row for most of the show, which lightened it up a bit.

Ohh! The gauntlet has been thrown! What do The Poets think about that?

LOL! I could never compete with such great folks, and they know where to find spaghettieis!

I'm not even at these shows, and I miss Sonny Feeling in the lineup. I hope it's only experiencing a temporary hiatus. Maybe they'll throw it in for the Berlin show?

Good call. "Over in Berlin", we looked at each other right as they started into it.

Hehe Brianne I've only just had the pleasure to meet the poets for the first time, but I am determined to gatecrash their place asap, seeing as they're about the nicest new people I've met in a long long time

 

It was really awesome to hang out with Paul in my beautiful hometown on the sunniest day we've had in about 11 weeks, and that way I will hopefully finally get some decent photos of its most remarkable spots *hint*

Es war uns ein Vergnügen, Sie kennenzulernen. Danke dafür, dass es so unvergesslich.

This show was definitely a stand out for me too. Glad to meet Rock Pools! Hope to have the chance to meet up again soon.

The Gasometer was a unique place, even found some blue suede shoes for my tired old feet. Also enjoyed the market and the taste of sturm!

The crowd was great. A very enthusiastic Jesus etc. sing along to boot, where a memorable moment was when a rather monotone voice came from a guy in the crowd. And cool to see the surly security guy bobbing his head to California Stars.

And I agree with the Bop, seeing Josh on cowbell makes for a fun time.

Finally getting around to chime in here...

This show was so amazing from start to finish. Thanks Praha for good times. Too Far Apart and KT!!!! Thanks to the crew for requesting songs some of us really wanted to hear.

Jeff has made the comment at a few shows "leave them wanting less"...this show left us wanting more, more, MORE!