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Listen to the first track off of DRA's upcoming Taylor Swift 1989 covers album: http://pitchfork.com/news/61239-ryan-adams-covers-taylor-swifts-bad-blood/ It's great & I can't wait to hear the album in its entirety. I really hope that he treats one of the songs like he did Wonderwall, and basically strips it down to just vocals & acoustic guitar.

I work in administration at a university.

that's not even a tiny bit true.

werdstuff: can you share some thoughts or memories about jay bennett? WilcoJeff: Jay Bennett could eat more ketchup than anyone I've ever seen. I miss him.

Not a concert, but saw the opening night for Waitress at The American Repertory theatre last night. Truth be told, I was begrudgingly tagging along with a group who are really into musicals, but I had a great time. If you're in the Boston area, I'd check this out before it hits Broadway in the Spring.

I saw them open for Nickel Creek a while back. I enjoyed their set, but the stage banter was cringe worthy. Like really, really uncomfortable.

Nothing. He obsessively blocks people. One time I tweeted that he might be my favorite songwriter. I think that might've done it. I lurk on the To Be Young forum, and it seems that he's blocked most everyone there, too. It's mostly a nonissue because he posts crappy pictures of himself and tons of cat pictures. But, he often announces vinyl releases via Twitter and I've missed out on some in the past.

It's pretty good. It's no Speak Now, but the more I listen, the more I think it's better than Red.

BREAKING: Ryan Adams Says He's Recording 1989 Cover Album; Taylor Swift Says "I WILL PASS OUT" http://pitchfork.com/news/60703-ryan-adams-says-hes-recording-1989-cover-album-taylor-swift-says-i-will-pass-out/ Wish that I could follow along on Twitter, but DRA blocked me long ago.

No need to apologize, I appreciate the thorough recap. TWFH was the highlight of my NFF experience last year, and I was sad to miss this one, especially considering the new record and all-star band. Sounds like it was a really great show -- I'm glad you enjoyed yourself! I'm looking forward to watching those youtube videos when I get out of work!

i could be down for this... PM w/ details

Could not disagree more with the writer who thinks that Sufjan should've headlined over the Decemberists. Not only does she not make a compelling case (or a case at all, really), but the fact that she referred to Sufjan's set as "legendary" calls to question whether or not she was even paying attention. I love Sufjan, but that set was pretty mediocre at best. Festival-friendly set list, lots of vocal flubs, etc... It was fun, but there's a reason the Decemberists are a better festival headliner and it showed. It's not just the music, Colin Meloy knows how to work a crowd, and I think he did

James Taylor as the surprise guest on Saturday?! https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2015/07/23/james-taylor-make-surprise-appearance-newport-folk-festival/TWW2PO6PsDu0PIGaJIncQI/story.html#

It pains me to know, but who were the guests for the Watkins Family Hour? How was it? SO wish that I was there...

enjoy!! hopefully you don't find blake mills to be as insufferable as i do.

I am getting very excited for NFF! Super bummed to be missing The Watkins Family Hour, especially now that they've announced that Joe Pug will be joining. Any guesses about who the unannounced bands are on Friday and Saturday? It looks like there's an unannounced band on Friday from 5:30PM-6:30PM right before Roger Waters (with no break in between, oddly enough), and another unannounced on Saturday from 3:45 - 4:45.

Cold Slope is a real stand out.

Damn. You Satellite is going to be a doozy live.

i feel like weeping i'm so happy. i'm on track 2 & i'm in love.

I wish that I could "like" your post, so I'll quote it instead. I think the TWEEDY record was a refreshing change of pace -- let's hope some of that inspiration carries over into the next Wilco record.

They did this for the Chicago run, too. Like last time, they waited to post the bundle. Oh well!

I mostly agree, though I'm guessing that I've enjoyed some of Wilco's recent albums more than you have. I don't doubt that the current lineup is capable of making a great record, they definitely are, but I think a change could be good. (I'd also much prefer Jeff or Pat play lead instead of Nels)

I was on the rail on the right side, and I couldn't hear Mikael at all.

Spotted myself! So funny that in the two press photos I've found myself in (yours and Mass Live) I have the biggest grin on my face while looking at the stage. Guess I was having a good time... Also, anyone know the story behind Jeff's SSF Martin guitar? The photo is the first I've seen it, unless I've just never noticed the emblem.