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I've just started using Freecorder which would allow you to 'push play on the Roadcase and push record' (of course without some editing you'll get the concert as one long track). In addition, Freecorder allows you to grab streaming videos - so you'll be able to get videos from the Roadcase, plus youtube etc (doesn't seem to work on CBS' site so I can't get the Wilco on Letterman stream, but otherwise its great). Freecorder is a firefox plugin, but if you don't have/like firefox I imagine there must be other similar things out there that are also free.

Unless you are planning on doing a lot or stuff getting a new computer just for audio manipulation seems a bit excessive. Not sure what software people use for ripping (there must be tons of free ones though if you google - if you find something good it might be worthwhile posting about it for others), but for messing with sound levels, removing minor problems (e.g. pops and clicks from vinyl rips), adding fade ins/outs, dividing into individual tracks I have used audacity a lot and am very happy. It isn't the most user friendly, but if you focus only on the essentials it isn't tough at all

I did read something where Jeff spoke positively about a deluxe edition of YHF. Not sure how much stuff would be in that hasn't been heard by hardcore fans. Even so, pulling together all the outtakes and demos, a live show from the era, and a DVD of some kind (anything left over from I Am Trying to Break Your Heart) would be great.

Yeh, they did a lot of the W(TA) work while they were in NZ for Seven Worlds Collide. In terms of them playing an entire album. I'd be more excited if it was something they ocassionally just busted out (a la early Pink Floyd when they used to sometimes play all of DSOTM). Part of the excitement of shows for me is wondering what I'll get to hear. Knowing what will be played is always a bit of a disappointment, plus I can't imagine how it can be fun for a band to play the same songs every night (no idea, beyond the paycheck, how Roger Waters has managed to play the Wall every other night f

When they came in 2010 they played seven shows including NZ. They sold out most (all?) of the shows, including two each for Sydney and Melbourne. I'd imagine this time round they would be able to play bigger venues and still sell them out. I don't have any inside info on the costs and logistics of Australian tours, but given the number of bands that come here, and their relative popularity (ie it isn't just Springsteen types who can sell out the largest venues at the drop of a hat), and the fact Wilco have been here four times since YHF (plus the Seven Worlds Collide shows) I don't think co

I'm surprised they haven't announced any Australian shows yet. They have a big fanbase here, haven't been since 2010, and have done multiple UK/US tours in the intervening time. Pretty sure the tours are quite profitable too, as ticket prices here are much higher (although part of that is eaten away by the distances involved).

I think Jim's playing his own game (nothing wrong with that). My list, with the other songs I considered listed in descending order of preference - 1. At Least That's What You Said (Art of Almost, Wilco (The Song), IATTBYH) 2. I MIght (Casino Queen, Kamera) 3. Spiders (Impossible Germany, A Shot in the Arm, One Wing, Monday) 4. Bull Black Nova (Muzzle of Bees) 5. Jesus etc (Hummingbird) 6. Handshake Drugs (Born Alone) 7. Heavy Metal Drummer (Wishful Thinking) 8. How to Fight Loneliness (ITMWLY) 9. I'm a Wheel (Pot Kettle Black, Standing O) 10. Walken (Theologians, ELT, Passenger Side) 11.

So sad for the Welsh, unlucky to get a red card, rather than yellow. Perhaps a repeat of the final last time it was in NZ. Either way, history will be made tomorrow (NZ has never beaten Australia at the World Cup, and a team has never won the World Cup having lost a game). Going to be huge!

I assume you've all heard the version of Fake Plastic Trees that Jeff did at 7 Worlds Collide, or at some of the solo shows that followed. Any thoughts?

Unfortunatly I don't really know many non-local Wilco fans. Maybe I'll aim to make it in 2012 and hopefully by that stage I'll have found an opening somewhere. Thanks for your answer, its a long way away but I feel really excited about it already.

I usually give people a compilation covering their whole career and then direct them to albums based on what stuff they liked. A lot of people that don't think they would like 'country rock' find they like Wilco's early stuff.

So, I've been thinking about how amazing it would be to go to one of the Letters to Santa shows. I know it costs a lot, but I'm sure I could swing it with some savings. Buuuuut I live in Australia, so what I'm wondering is, how does the auction work? Do you have to get 30 people together (which would be a struggle from here), or can you jump in with others? I guess I'm wondering whether its possible for anyone that doesn't live in or near Chicago to participate, unless they're willing to travel a a long way and hope.

Damn right. A really great band. Hopefully there'll be a decent sized tour.

Liam Finn (son of Neil) opened for the band on the Australian leg of the Aust/NZ tour at the start of this year. Hes also opened for them in the US before that. Justin Townes Earle (they seemed to have a bit of a famous musicians very talented kid thing going on) opened in NZ. Miriam Clancy (very very average NZ artist) opened for the band when they came to NZ in 2008.

Dylan playing Like a Rolling Stone at the Royal Albert Hall in '66 always gives me goosebumps. Not quite on the same historic scale, but I always like listening to Pearl Jam playing Breath for the first time in 6 or so years after a big fan campaign(back in the days when they had songs they hadn't played for a while). Vedder to the audience - 'You f*cking c*nts. You c*cksuckers. We come up here and we give and we give and we give and you just want more. And you y'know what? You deserve it' (or something like that, I don't have the recording here to check), and then they launch into it

...and I Shall Be Released

Still no news on a recording of this? Also, I remembered having posted the setlist that he also played Jesus etc (which also wasn't on the setlist). Pretty sure it came after California Stars.

Audio recording would be fine by me. I've seen Wilco three times, plus the three 7 worlds collide shows, and have only got one recording of them of any kind.

Jeff did make a cryptic reply to someone recording a song with his phone that made it sound like the show was being recorded. Perhaps a CD of the Union Chapel and Spain shows?

Great show, and nice of him to take requests (although my request - Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Dow - didn't get played). Complete setlist (grabbed a copy) Someone Elses Song Spiders Be Not So Fearful (with Bill Fay) (Muzzle of Bees was originally listed for this spot but crossed out) Remember the Mountain Bed One Wing Im Always in Love Someday Some Morning Laminated Cat Via Chicago Simple Twist of Fate Bob Dylan's 49th Beard The Ruling Class Muzzle of Bees New Madrid She's a Jar (this was on the setlist but I can't remember if it actually got played) Impossible Germany (Hummingbird was l

Saw them in Wellington a few days ago, and when someone yelled out a request (I couldn't hear what it was) Jeff replied that they weren't going to do it, but that they played it last time they were here. Given that was 2 years ago I assume he looked up the setlist before figuring out what they were going to play. Thats pretty good really.

Anyone know if this was recorded? I went to both shows and got to meet them on the plane, and make a request (which got played), so it'd be awesome ot have a recording as a souvenir (since I couldn't get a setlist).

Just added the setlist to the Auckland thread. I'm from Wellington, so fully agree that Aucklanders are useless about this stuff (getting a setlist at Auckland was easy, but there was a bring crowd waiting for one in Wellington).

I got a copy of the setlist: Wilco (the song) I Am Trying to Break Your Heart Bull Black Nova I Am Your Face One Wing A Shot in the Arm At Least Thats What You Said Deeper Down Handshake Drugs Impossible Germany I'll Fight Poor Places Reservations Spiders (Kidsmoke) Hummingbird Nothingsevergonnastandinmyway Via Chicago Jesus etc Heavy Metal Drummer Hate it Here Walken I'm the Man... Monday Outtasite California Stars You Never Know Hoodoo Voodoo I'm a Wheel Went to both shows, and while they were both good, the Wellington crowd was much better. They certainly knew the words to Jesus etc.