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It had been one day shot of five years since my last proper Wilco show. I last attended a non-festival performance at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis on October 5, 2017. Last night's show more than made up for the gap in time. In fact it may have been the most energetic Wilco set I've ever witnessed. And I was psyched because they're playing in my backyard (NOLA) for the first time in a while. Local favorites Quintron & Miss Pussycat opened and delivered the goods as usual. It was the first Wilco concert for the woman in front of me. She picked a good one for her first. It was an incredibly

Now that it's after midnight...WILCO! My first proper Wilco show in five years.

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The show itself was great, but the venue left a lot to be desired. There are far better places to play in New Orleans. I tried to take a picture of the setlist on the stage, but the stage lighting wouldn't allow for it. Don't think they played "Faded," but they did play a lot of my favorites ("A Line of Shots" sounds incredible live) and closed with the Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out." I'm hoping someone will post the setlist on setlist.fm. You're in for a fun evening for sure.

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Sweeping Promises. They opened for the Mountain Goats last night in NOLA, and they certainly didn't seem like an opener. I only missed about 10 minutes of the set, but I hate that I missed any of it. Definitely a band to keep an eye on. https://www.stereogum.com/2170938/band-to-watch-sweeping-promises/interviews/band-to-watch/

The Mountain Goats (provided that I can get over the heavy punch packed by the new COVID booster).

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I'm seeing them for the first time in New Orleans next month. Based on what I've read about previous performances I'm excited about it.

Happy birthday, Jeff! See ya in NOLA in October!

I couldn't agree more. His enshrinement is long overdue.

One more thing I failed to mention in my last post: I can't agree more with you, Donna, about Wilco and everyone associated with the band. They're all so easy to love. Every time I've interacted with a band member, a family member, or someone who represents the band in some capacity, I've left the encounter reaffirmed in my faith in all things Wilco. I'm so thankful for the generosity of the guys and to the good people who work behind the scenes on their behalf.

As I've mentioned previously I couldn't have done it without you. I hope you know much I appreciate you. I may have a few more pics on my pocket camera (probably none of Murph and me though), but here are a few pics from the game. For those who aren't aware three high school friends and I had been planning the get-together at the game (and specifically to attend one of the "Dale Murphy MVP Experiences" that are held during the baseball season) for about two and a half years. Unfortunately one of our friends tested positive for COVID last Friday, so she was unable to attend. We got her a baseba

I love that song!

I've been a Wilco fan almost since day one, but I've been a fan of fellow Wilco lover Dale Murphy since I was seven (1982). Each year during baseball season Dale hosts several "Dale Murphy MVP Experiences" at Braves games in Atlanta. A few high school friends and I had been talking about meeting for one of these events for the last couple of years. At some point in late 2020 or early last year I started thinking about how great it would be to do something for Murph since he'd meant so much to me for so long. A few years ago he came to my area to give a presentation about his career and the gam

So jealous. Her show in NOLA in the winter was sold out, and even if I'd scored a ticket I was recovering from COVID. Enjoy!

They've examined Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (with baseball great Dale Murphy) and A Ghost Is Born on previous episodes. Bechard wrote and directed the excellent documentary Where Are You, Jay Bennett? Episode 245: Wilco’s “Summerteeth” with Gorman Bechard & Jeff Frame

I don't know how to best describe it, but none of the songs from that album registered with me. In fact I just had to search for the album to see some of the song names to remind me what was on the album. It's not a terrible album - they don't make those. It's just totally forgettable to me.

That sucks. I hate it for him and the band. Hope he'll have a full recovery.

What's so maddening to me is that there are a few songs I can't get enough of like "Falling Apart (Right Now)" and "A Lifetime to Find" (the songs that actually sound like country songs). But then there's the litany of slow, sad, and rather boring songs that remind me of Ode to Joy and some of the music I like less on the solo albums (although I much prefer Jeff's solo albums to anything released by Wilco since The Whole Love). Definitely not what I was in the mood for as we enter what will hopefully be the tail-end of the pandemic. As I suspected I mistakenly got my hopes up based on the firs

And as far as special moments go this one was among my favorites: Neko Case and Wilco covering Connie Smith. That voice! If there's a roadcase of this set I sure hope this performance and the other covers will be included (though I have my doubts due to copyright law and such).

I went into Solid Sound wanting to see Japanese Breakfast, Terry Allen, and Cut Worms the most. One out of three ain't bad. And I did make it in time to see the end of Cut Worms. My favorites from this year's festival: Bonnie "Prince" Billy (plus I got a fluorescent green lyrics sheet handed out before his set); Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band (this was my absolute favorite even before David Byrne came out at the end); Hand Habits; and Neko Case.

I just got home from it, but better late than never: Todd Day Wait and Coleman Williams (aka IV - aka Hank IV). At the Egremont Barn, a renovated barn that's now a concert venue and bar. Both gentlemen have albums coming out soon, and tonight's show was part of a little series of fun shows for them before they start touring with their respective bands. It was such a relaxed, fun night of music with plenty of great covers such as the Replacements, Jimmie Rodgers, Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams, Sr.

So many great memories. Because I had so much convalescent time during winter and early spring, I spent hours entertaining myself by turning Solid Sound into a vacation and planning every little detail. My agenda went out the window before sundown last Thursday, yet I couldn't be more happy. I haven't seen everything I wanted to see. I didn't see every set I wanted to see. But I still experienced some incredible musical performances. Having one illness after another this year, I haven't had much time with other people. Consequently - or maybe just because of the quality of the company with who

One thing I noticed at Solid Sound is that a fair number of these songs have more life in them when played live. Especially keyboards. I get what you're saying though about the overall feel/spirit of the songs. I've been sick most of this year and confined largely to working and sleeping. I wanted to let loose and was hoping this album would be the soundtrack for my summer (and the remainder of the year). I still think many of the songs hold up well, but they're not what I'm in the mood for. I've only listened to the recording once, so like you I need more time with it.