Wise Enough

Yuh-huh!!! I've had SUCH an awesome trip. Nearly over now unfortunately, go home Wednesday. In San Francisco seeing crowded house tonight. Problem is I had such a great time, if I came back and did it again next year it could only disappoint. You should totally do it next year though. Just plan a long self indulgent trip, with as many concerts a you can fit in and fill the rest of your days witb as many cliche tourist dstinations as possible. One thing I would change is more time in the berkshires. I want to go tubing on a river...

This is going to sound stupid, but the music isn't everything. It wouldn't have mattered who was playing, it was about the people, the vibe, and an awesome setting (not even talking MoCA, I mean the berkshires). You get big name bands, you also get big numbers, and lose the vibe. I shared peoples blankets, got invited to campsites to roast marshmallows (didn't go, but nice offer anyway), and was always running into my friends. And do I really need to mention the dunk tank again????

Okay, it's late so I'm just going to note down a few random musings while I have free wifi. - fucking awesome weekend!!!! - what happened to pecan pie??? - crowd was so polite. Excpet for worlds worst mother who parked the stroller in the sun while she sat in the shade. - the dunking booth. Looooved it. Saw John and mikael in there, didn't get Jeff. Did anyone else have a go? - so great to see Jeff solo. I've not had the chance before and I wasn't disappointed. New Madrid.... Sigh. He's a funny bugger too. - met lots of fabulous people. You know who you are. - hearing mike mills sing happy b

So hardcore I'm back in my hotel in bed.

wise enough (Rebecca) coming from Melbourne Australia travelling with a friend but not sure if she's coming. See you there!

I'm coming from Melbourne, Australia. Spending a month in the US, mixing up the cliche touristy stuff with some concerts. Staying at the Holiday Inn with an American friend I met at the 7WC2 shows in Auckland last year. If you hear an Aussie accent, there's a 50% chance it's me.

I entered. Not the greatest photo, had to make do with one I had already taken as its not summer in the southern hemisphere.

The link For those who can't be arsed to follow the link: Most percussionists can only dream about having the kind of career Glenn Kotche has. He’s most famous for his work with Wilco—in which he’s played on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, A Ghost is Born, Sky Blue Sky and Wilco (The Album)—but Kotche also has a sideproject band, On Fillmore, and has collaborated with the Kronos Quartet, Loose Fur and the Minus 5. He’s also composed his own scores and written articles for Modern Drummer. Kotche can effortlessly switch from playing with one of the world’s biggest bands to releasing an album he comp

No no... this was a 'media stunt'. Your idea is 'art'. I say we go ahead.

Regurgitator went that route. Wikipedia sums it up better than I can: Regurgitator created and participated in the Band in a Bubble project in 2004, a new reality TV-inspired media stunt sponsored and broadcast by Australian music channel, Channel V. The band entered a small glass recording studio, built in Federation Square in the centre of Melbourne, to record their new album. Pedestrians could look into most rooms of the "bubble" and could watch the band work, or tune in to a 24 hour digital cable television channel and watch their work on that. Nobody could enter or leave the bubble, a l

That's sure to be one kick arse crowd singalong for Jesus etc. Maybe we'll even get the words right!

I'm contemplating going to the show, maybe from Chicago. On travels in the US then and seeing if I can fit it in without pissing my friend off too much by leaving her in another city. What time train were you guys thinking about catching?

Photos on fasterlouder, so those who weren't there can all appreciate Jeffs shirt. http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/gallery/15833/1/Wilco-.htm

Were you in the sitting down section or standing section? Its one of the reasons I like to be at the front, generally talkers are towards the back. Excluding stupid bogan woman this time though. I can honestly say aside from that I had no talkers bothering me in the 5 shows I went to. And she wasn't a talker as much as a yeller.

Review from The Age... really doesn't say much but it is glowing. http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/wilco-20100509-ulmt.html

It was great to meet you too Froggie, will maybe see you at 1927. Seriously fun people in line, you feel like your old friends by the time you get inside. Hope those flying home today have safe journeys. Thought of more likes: - Jeff giving up and joining the crowd in singing the wrong words to Jesus etc, if you can't beat them join them. - Dancing so badly I hit myself in the eye with my necklace. - The Walken guitar - Nels shag pile guitar strap And I actually have thought of some dislikes (!): - The huge blister on my foot from afore mentioned dancing that I have named Wilco. - Whilst w

Nah, that chick wasn't a feminist, she just wanted to make the show about her. She had been obnoxiuos for a while. Shouting out she wanted to have their babies etc. I don't even think she was drunk, just one of those people that probably does need to be beat up by Jeffs wife. A few people around her would probably pay for the airfare.... I thought Glenns drum tech (not sure on correct title) did a great job on Liams Second Chance. I see Dreamer was on the set list again as the last song and again got dropped. Guess I have to leave myself something to hope for! Maybe in August?

The last week truly has been one of THE funnest of my life. 3 cities, 6 concerts (including Nels and Glenn last night). Too many songs I had never seen done before live... Life is good. Huge thank you to the band and crew for making the effort to come all this way. Here's what I liked: - Finally figuring out who makes what sound on stage. After listening to many live shows, I never knew who did what part. Each night I would stand in front of a different person and realise what they added. - Hearing I Got You 3 times. - A member of the road crew who gave me a set list at the last sho

The Tshirt with tour dates on them has a rather ugly moose on the front, with the antlers spelling out Wilco. But its kinda hard to make out, a friend thought it said "Willie". Why a moose?? We don't even have moose in Australia.. Do we not have enough native animals of our own that can spell out Wilco? Roughly, and VERY roughly because I wasn't really paying attention, Liam is on around 8-3.30 and Wilco have been starting around 9ish and finishing after 11. But please double check, I wouldn't want you to miss something because I told you the wrong time.

Fritz you summed it up perfectly! Even with all those rarities thrown in my highlight was ALTWYS.... That kicked some serious arse. Outtamind outta sight was there, sorry I missed that in my set list. Think that's when the vocals may have disappeared. At the end it was relentless, just hammering one song after another. Loved watching Glenn sing along as he plays, he just looks so happy.

I can't believe you guys thought I was shitting you with that set list... Where's the trust now days? I did looove me some kicking television. You have to remember every person at that gig had been at the state theatre concert, the only way to get in was buy a premium ticket. They couldn't double up on much, just a few key songs that we never get tired of hearing. And I AM having a fabulous holiday. Though mildly miffed no one believed my set list!

don't worry , I didn't know laminated cat, had to ask the guy behind me. Need to finally listen to those CDs I bought a few months ago. I felt so ashamed....

Meant to also say vocal sound kinda disappeared towards the end. There was a giant wall of sound with just bits of vocals being heard. Thought it was just me maybe, my ears going after too many concerts but outside the others also noticed. I have nothing against a giant wall of sound however... Though as I'm trying to sleep nothing masks the ringing in my ears....

Fucking. Awesome. Best yet. Considering having my feet amputated as they are getting so sore! Met heaps of fabulous people in line, man there are some interesting wilco fans. The line seems so much more interesting when you stand next to a woman who owns a brothel and happy to share stories. Got there way earlier than I needed to be but man lines can be fun! Set list ashes of American flag bull black nova I'll fight company in my back sonny feeling war on war at least that's what you said country disappeared handshake drugs impossible Germany sunken treasure less than you think laminated c

Sorry on iPhone and couldn't scroll down to end of message... It was a seated show which nearly killed me, wel, more accurately nearly killed my seat. Spiders got too much for me and I moved off to the side of stage and "danced". Jeff encouraged everyone to get up at the clap bit and the front of stage was swamped, the way a concert should be. Enjoyed it so much more standing up. One woman in the audience kept telling Jeff to "hurry up", some woman asked if Jeff was on steroids (????) and a kiddie at the front made a request that didn't fit with the set. Didn't hear what it was but I don't