BJR

If EKG had popped up on the internet labeled "rare instrumental Pixies studio outtake", I would have believed it.  Joey jamming on the electric guitar, classic Kim baseline, and Black Francis strumming away on the acoustic.  

You can get those demos in better quality at The Wilco Archive.

I've only seen 12 songs at the wilco archive. The midnight cafe has 21 songs. Maybe they're hiding from me somewhere on there.

I'm sure this link is already posted somewhere on this site, but here are the Mermaid Ave demos for those that haven't heard them.

http://www.themidnightcafe.org/?p=1523

Section 1, row c, seat 2 for 2nd night of Ryman. Only 1 ticket, pretty far over to the side, but 1st row! I'll take it!

 

No luck for 1st night--maybe tomorrow. . .

 

Now, how to get there, where to stay, etc. But yay--I'm in for Raleigh, Meriweather and at least one night at the Ryman.

 

Edit: Now to get back to work so I don't get fired from my new job.

I'll be behind you, Section 1, Row D, Seats 1 and 2, Second night.

See ya there!

1. Jesus, etc

2. Misunderstood

3. How to Fight Loneliness

Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band is the opening act from 7/8 thru 7/19.