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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

I just watched that Jack Straw on Colbert. That was very lame. It's also not representative of the few shows I've seen. But it does feed the narrative for those who aren't fans of this band. I'm going tonight, we'll see what they bring. After two fabulous Wilco shows in St. Paul, tonight will have to be a letdown!

Yes. And mostly You Satellite.

Hot show for sure. I was in a better spot for sound, a little further back on the soundboard platform. Sweet spot. Don’t know whether it was my improved sound zone or that this was a broadcast show, or just the vagaries of live shows, but I thought this one had a little extra oomph from the previous night. Loved all the substitute tunes, particularly Handshake and Arizona. Lots more banter from Mr. Tweedy. He even introduced the entire band. Boarding a flight home to Boston, so I’ll let Paul and others fill in the details. Onward to Solid Sound 2019! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I agree! Amazing live band. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I saw the Herring/McLaughlin show in Boston. Wow! A night of incredible music, especially but not limited to the guitars. McLaughlin is like 75 years old. His playing is still amazing-smooth, fast, and beautiful tone. Hadn’t seen him in like 40 years when I saw the original Mahavishnu at Avery Fisher Hall. Go see them if you can. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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