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Here's a direct link to the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/390889574423674/. Same as Magnetized; I'm constantly mentioning Via Chicago and encouraging people to hop over to this board, which is far more organized than the FB group.

I usually don't take photos at a concert and like to enjoy the performance as it's happening. There were a few people around me who probably saw most of the show through their phone screens. Simply my preference to take it in without trying to document it. If photos are what you're seeking, I think I saw a few photos over on the Facebook equivalent of this group. I believe it's called "A Shot in the Arm: Wilco Fan Group." It is a closed group and you have to request access, and I think you have to answer a few Wilco-related questions...they're trying to filter out trolls and fake accounts. M

Some thoughts on last night's show in KC, which was my 11th. -No one calls it Arvest Bank, etc., corporate sponsor such and such. Everyone just calls it The Midland. -The sound, at first, was not good. Very boomy and Jeff's acoustic was way too high in the mix. I was a little worried initially that this was not a good venue for Wilco, being their first time playing there, and this was the sound we were gonna get. It was corrected within 2-3 songs. Whew. -Once the sound was dialed in, it was perfect. Stan Doty is a master of his craft, blending six musicians into a wonderfully cohesive

Whether it's Wilco or any of the many musicians that are recorded/produced at The Loft, I'm fairly certain there's always music being made there.

Hey Todd, someone started a thread about this yesterday evening, FYI. Cheers! http://viachicago.org/topic/52538-new-single-released-on-wilcos-bandcamp/

I've listened to the "jam filled" show a couple times and have been skimming the recommended jams and covers today. It's clear they were having so much fun, there's great energy in the performances and some really wonderful playing. Great to hear these guys can still surprise audiences and bring the heat like this after more than 30 years.

What exactly do you mean by alliterative?

Man, I'd rather hear Monday and Outtasite any day over an extended IG solo, especially those that favor the technical over the tasteful, head over the heart, etc. It's getting old for me, especially when they stretch it out so far. When it first appeared in live sets it was closer to album length. Now I use it as an opportunity to hit the bathroom, get a beer or go by the merchandise stand. At least make it interesting by letting Jeff or Pat take the lead. All three guitarists have their own brand of playing lead, and we don't ever get to hear Jeff or Pat's leads enough. The mid-tempo rock/J

The jam-filled show is a fun listen. Haven't had an opportunity to hear the others yet. Who cares if some bitter old dude didn't like the show? Let him wallow in his pretentiousness. I hate it when people refuse to allow themselves to experience something new or have fun.

I was pulling for you from my corner here in Kansas. Glad it all worked out!

Got 4 for KC. The pit tickets in KC are standing vs. seating in reserved.

Amen. I feel lucky that we get to have him make music for us in our lifetime.

This record has inspired me to pull out my old Jeff solo bootlegs, particularly all the Lounge Ax shows from 1997 to 2000. Those performances are so intimate and special; to hear Jeff play to an appreciate and attentive hometown audience (though there's *just* the right amount of chatter and clanking beer bottles on the recordings) during his formative years is a treat. He's playing old favorites, Tupelo and Golden Smog tracks and folk standards -- and you also get to hear Mermaid Avenue, Summerteeth and YHF songs in their developmental stages. Crushing to hear Via Chicago and A Shot in the

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There's a paranoid thread over in the Shot in the Arm fan page on Facebook. I said I think they're trying to figure out how to take the event to new levels, particularly with Wilco's sets. After three special shows with unique "angles" such as all-covers, all-acoustic or albums-in-full, what's next?

Yeah, got rid of mine waaaaaaaaay back in college.

It was not played at that show. I was simply listing my favorite shows from the YHF era; did not mean to imply it was performed on 10/5/01. Good versions were played on 3/16/02 and 9/4/03. And on 6/28/03, I believe. According to Wicobase, Spiders first appeared in a Jeff Tweedy solo set on 11-18-01, with the first full band performance taking place 3-11-02.

You're going into it with the right mindset. Anyone expecting some mind-blowing album is probably going to be disappointed. Enjoyable, intimate, stripped-down versions of songs we're all very familiar with.

That "Children of Destiny" song is HORRIBLE. I'm gonna go listen to On the Beach now.

Yes, both are on the Owl & Bear archive, linked below. You should be able stream them from sooutoftune.org as well. Thanks for the assist! I dig those 2002-2003 versions as well. When it appears in the sets today, it has that same arrangement (sans drone) that makes it a really pretty folk song. I saw them open with it in 2011 and it > into Art of Almost. Good stuff.

Spiders is more like a garage-pop song in that era than an extended noisy guitar freakout. I dig it! My favorites from the era: Majestic Theatre (10/5/01); Filmore Auditorium (9/14/02); Ryman Auditorium (10/29/02); Penn's Landing (6/28/03) and McDonald Theatre (9/4/03). All magnificent recording too. There are really nice piano-led versions in the 10/5/01 and 9/4/03 shows listed above.

Agreed. Really love Jeff's tone. We need more lead guitar from Jeff. I've been listening to a lot of 2001-2003 Wilco lately for that reason.

I grabbed the bundle too. For $25 it's a steal for the lossless files.

Both nights up in the Roadcase! https://wilco.kungfustore.com/roadcase.html

You're absolutely right; I never noticed that before! I'd love to hear that version sans voiceover (although he's making a great point that's central to Wilco "philosophy")...perhaps it'll appear on a future Loft Acoustic Sessions release. Good ear!