worldrecordplayer

Nice. I've missed this show the last couple of years. In NYC this weekend, but I would have probably stayed home for the Pats game anyway.

Wasn’t there for Elton. The most crowded Saturday on Acura I saw was Fleetwood Mac. I stayed the hell away and put myself somewhere else. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I've been 5 times in the last 7 years. We always go second weekend and book our plans before they announce the lineup. It never matters, there's always fantastic music playing on some stage or other whether I've heard of them or not. As to crowds, I find that depends on who's headlining the Acura stage. Going second weekend it's never been crowded on Thursday, and really not too bad on Friday. Saturday can be overly crowded, but most of the crowds will be at Acura for the headliners. But yes, it will be crowded throughout the Fairgrounds on a nice Saturday with a major headliner. But not enoug

Yes, a single admission to the fairgrounds each day (or you can get packages). The Fest runs from 11:00 -7:00 each day with about 12 stages/tents running simultaneously. Food is extra of course, but this is not your usual racetrack food. As you walk around you will hear people talking about their food strategy for the day. Everything in the theaters and clubs at night (and wee hours of the morning) are an individual admission basis. A lot of the artists playing at night aren't playing the Festival, and there are endless configurations of musicians for random one-off shows and jam sessions.

Any VC'ers going? After having missed last year, I'm making a return for second weekend as usual. JazzFest is so much fun for music fans of all persuasions. And foodies too. If anyone's on the fence about going, I would absolutely encourage you to take the plunge. The night grids are starting to populate. http://www.jazzfestgrids.com/second_weekend/ Trey's playing three nights during the first weekend. Also, some very early and limited info for the Festival from Pollstar. https://www.pollstar.com/festival-instance-detail/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-6009

When you answer your son please let me know also!

Did anyone catch Dan Rather's interview with Stipe and Mills on his Big Interview show on Axis TV? A full hour with them. I loved hearing them talk about R.E.M. I could listen all day. Plus, Stipe has shaved his beard! I hated that thing. (I know, I'm so shallow! )

Thanks for the link! I've worn my SS version to a few shows and several folks asked where I got it. I always connect it to Tweedy, but now I can pass along the site.

Ha! Good catch Tim. Had these tix first. Plus I've never seen them, and my wife comes with me to this show!

LCD Soundsystem

Lack of a download code was one of the reasons that pushed me to the cd version. I wonder if you call Kung Fu you can exchange for the cd. Just off the top of my head, the last two vinyl albums I bought, Beck and Gregg Allman, both have a download card.

Sunday River? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Second set last night was fantastic! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band

acoustic Hot Tuna

Hyden: "You have to seize every opportunity to see a band like this." Yup.

My pleasure! I'm extra looking forward to my commute home and a chance to listen to this uninterrupted.

Jeff and John on today's new Steve Hyden podcast: http://uproxx.com/music/the-celebration-rock-podcast-jeff-tweedy-john-stirratt-wilco/

A few that come to mind: Courtney and Kurt Beck Ryan Adams War on Drugs Spoon

My first thoughts also! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It's official! WooHoo! https://twitter.com/Wilco/status/933035934819418112

Hey Paul, help me out here with my memory. Where/when was the show that Tweedy specifically called you out and asked if you were going to start following the National? Was it a show that you weren't at, and he asked if you were off following them? Was it at Solid Sound? I can't remember if it happened at a show I was at or just have the recording. Anyhow, thanks for all the reporting for us. I was at the Wed and Thurs shows, didn't get a chance to work my way to the rail to say Hi to you and any other VC'ers. I jumped on the original announcement and made my plans thinking I was going to se

Hey, each consumer is entitled to their view. Me, I come from a Grateful Dead and then Phish jamscene background, so I would love (actually, expect) a different set each night. Having said that, I was at the Wednesday and Thursday shows and was able to put aside my longing for completely different shows and take in every note and second of Thursday as if I hadnt heard many of those songs the night before. I promised myself ahead of time that I wasn’t going to succumb to the Setlist Blues, and I’m glad to say it was a success. From my perspective, I didn’t sense the band looked bored or tired.

With you on that Hotel Arizona difference maker. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Dead and Company