cliff4391
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Thanks Col., I particularly enjoyed I'll Fight.
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I'm also keen to see some video Thanks for posting the set-list.
Here's what the MSJ blog published earlier today:
At least one nearby Farm Aid attendee was heard to bellow, “Time for a Dylan impersonator!” when Jeff Tweedy came out, and admittedly there were superficial resemblances: unfussy acoustic guitar, harmonica, unkempt hair on face and head.
There were deeper, worthier resemblances, too. Playing solo, Tweedy, best known for his leadership of the brilliant, fluctuating indie band Wilco, was able to strip a song down to its essence, not letting the distractions of a stadium crowd dissolve his focus.
Also quite like Dylan, Tweedy evoked the great Woody Guthrie, albeit using Guthrie’s own words in “Remember the Mountain Bed,” a tune Tweedy once helped write around previously unpublished lyrics. He proved himself a mesmerizing, earthy presence. If that makes him a Dylan impersonator, bring on a few more like him.
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Here's a link to a good interview with Nels by Bill Forman of the Colorado Springs Independent http://www.csindy.com/colorado/freedom-foundation/Content?oid=1753489
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Great photo and thanks for the album suggestions, I'll look 'em up.
Currently Cole, almost 4, is really into Knaan's "Waving Flag."
Happy summer.
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Hey
Any Canucks near Toronto interested in carpooling, sharing accommodation, etc. for the August Mass MoCa weekend?
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Seeing Wilco live is always full of great candy for the ears, like the transition from "Poor Places" into "Reservations" that I got to hear/see recently.
But what about random connections from your collection?
I was listening to my Wilco catalogue on iTunes and for some reason I had highlited "names" so the songs played in alphabetical order. There were some interesting mixes/transitions. Has anyone else noticed this? If so what's your favourite? My alphabetically ordered transition from "Radio Cure into "Red-eyed and Blue" was pretty sweet.
Your two tunes don't necessarily have to be from Itunes, it could be from your own mix....but the idea of serendiptiy in alphabetical order is a kind-of a kick for me.
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The suit is awesome...The show opened with Via Chicago, what a treat. I've seen a bunch of shows recently, but have yet to see them open with Via Chicago. I'd really like to as I think it's a great way to start the show. They don't do it often, hopefully one day I'll get to see them open with it.
Luckily I got to see Broken Arrow in Hamilton, on of the highlights of the show.
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The sound was extraordinary!
I totally agree with When the Roses Bloom Again, and the transition from, (& performances of), Poor Places
into Reservations as being among the highlights.
The crowd was ok, but of the 4 shows I've seen in the last few months, "The Hammer", was the quietest.
I wish I could attend the Montreal show, my hometown, as they're a rowdy, appreciative bunch!
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That was an excellent performance and it was great to see everyone looking like they had lots of good food over the break from touring. I bet they were happy to be in sunny California 'cause the upcoming tour will be frosty. In London, Ontario, it's 7 degrees Fahrenheit right now, -3 degrees Fahrenheit in Madison, Wisconsin (at least that show's already sold out so they'll get a very warm reception).
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It's that time of year and all the lists are coming out. This piece in the Toronto star "Are These the Decade's Best Albums?" has links to a variety of the lists. The article notes that: "U.K. music and movie magazine Uncut goes the trad rock route: The White Stripes (White Blood Cells), Bob Dylan (Love and Theft) and Wilco (A Ghost is Born)."
A lot of the lists include Wilco, including "Pitchfork's: Kid A, another Wilco album (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot) and OutKast's seminal Stankonia."
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Love that set list. I've always wanted to see a show open with Via Chicago!
And thanks to the other post(er) with the excellent photos.
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An extra pair that we, unfortunately, can't use. Row K seats 3 and 4. They are yours for face value.
Call 416-968-0202
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Thanks for the great ideas, the They Might Be Giants CD is now on my list of cds to buy. I'll definately watch "Hard Day's Night" with the little grabber. His ears must be burning because this morning I overheard him doing a Wilco / Wiggles mash up of Wilco's "Monday" and the Wiggles "Big Red Car." He was sining "Choo Choo Charlie had a big red car..."
An excellent Canadian artisit for young kids is Raffi. "Singable Songs for the Very Young" has great song selections, arrangements and musicianship....for infants and toddlers.
Looking forward to Oct. 14 & 15 with Wilco and (less so) Oct. 22 for the Wiggles.
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I'm a big Wilco fan and often listen to their CD's when I'm driving around with my 3 year old son. You know, Wilco is playing on the drive to daycare, swimming lessons, etc. Before his third birthday my son knew all the words to "Jesus Etc."
When my wife and I got tickets to the Lewiston, N.Y. Wilco show this past July, I secretly considered bringing my son to the show. He'd watched all the Wilco "AOL Sessions" clips as well as "Ashes of American Flags," so I figured he'd enjoy the show. This message forum even has a topic about taking kids to Wilco shows, but the kids being discussed were mostly pre-teens, not toddlers.
"The little grabber", as we call him, ended up attending the Lewiston show (with a set of earplugs). He had a blast and the next day, out of the blue, he asked "why did the drummer stand up on his drums?"
He also likes the Wiggles' music and, of course, I'll take him to see the Wiggles when they're in town next month. As I was buying Wiggles tickets it dawned on me that the Wiggles show cost more than the Wilco show!
I'm not saying that Wilco tickets are underpriced, I'm happy they are so affordable, that's the reason I've seen more Wilco concerts than any other band, except the Violent Femmes. What I'm trying to say is that I'm truly grateful the tickets are reasonably priced.
See you in Toronto.
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Hi
It's 3:45 est and I was able to get tickets at the massey hall site. Definately not sold out.
Also, someone on twitter said he had seen a press release for the opening act that suggested there would be
an Oct. 15th show.
I haven't been able to confirm this anywhere, so it's a rumor.
Cheers
KT
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I was able to get one great ticket for the Oct. 14th Toronto show through the pre-sale. It's F16 (6th row inside from the aisle, near Nels). 1 ticket was all I could get from the presale. I'm hoping to buy another one near F16. Or, if you have a pair somewhere else but still relatively close, I'd trade it (and pay for the second ticket).
My wife and I were at the Lewiston show with our, almost three year old son, Cole. He loved the show but I missed quite a bit of the show because I had to leave the theatre to take care of toddler things, you know.... once to replace one of his ear plugs that fell out, and just before the first encore when he started to fall asleep we moved outside where it was quieter so he could sleep.
This time we have a babysitter and hope to see the Toronto show together (the babysitter's already lined up).
Please Email me if you think you can help.
Thanks
Keith
cliff4391@aol.com
Any for Toronto
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I missed the pre-sale and now I'm totally frustrated. Does anyone have anything for the Toronto shows?
Thanks
Keith