Shug

Don't worry too much. In Tempe the crowd all stood up when they took the stage, quickly sat down for One Sunday Morning, and then were back on their feet for the entire rest of the show from the second song on. There were no rude talkers near us. People were listening attentively and responding with enthusiasm for nuances and details in the performances. No one was too drunk or shouting out and being obnoxious nor were they fist-pumping and rocking out, so if that is what you are wanting, you might be disappointed, but really it was just about a perfect crowd, IMO. You never know what you

6 blocks from Grant Grill to Copley Hall.

We are thinking of hitting the toney Grant Grill at the US Grant Hotel for happy hour which goes from 4-7. Its fancy and expensive, but the food and drink are reportedly excellent in the fine dining style. Maybe not that rock 'n' roll but we ARE going to the symphony hall for the show, so maybe its not such a weird juxtaposition. Walking distance to the venue, too.

I'll be in San Diego, too and Tempe the night before. Also the third night in LA at LA Theatre! Really stoked! Any spot you guys are meeting up at before the San Diego show for a pre-show drink?

Wasn't this guy just trying to reach out for connection in a time of sorrow to someone whom he mistakenly though he had something in common with? Sounds like a pretty normal human reaction to me. One aspect of Deadhead culture is that the concept of friend and family was much broader than it is for most Anglo-Westerners. If that makes Deadheads weirdos in your eyes, then I guess that says alot about you.

What did he say about Sunshine Daydream? (can't play it at work right now)

I dig Country Disappeared and You Never Know

This one is sounding really good! Listening to some live versions right now, I like her new touring band. http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20120114kathl

I gotcha. Yeah for the most part the bands from former GD members have not been that great to my ears EXCEPT for the Phil and Friends lineup with Jimmy Herring and Warren Haynes. Sometimes the jamming and blazing dual lead guitars sounded as good as the Dead in 1973. i believe Phil, out of all the GD members, was and is the foremost proponent of spontaneous improv and jamming, with his musique concrete and jazz background. I thought that quality was readily apparent in that particular Phil and Friends lineup. They played some monster shows in 2000, New year's eve that year was killer.

He must read this board, how else would he know in such detail about the things Wilco fans complain about?

I love this quote, hilarious! Re: Capitol City A: It's really divisive. It seems like some people really hate that song, and I don't understand what could make people hate something like that. I could see someone saying, "Ehh, I don't like it." But hate it? Really? You know, we did put 15 minutes of noise on an album one time. That, you're OK with. But a nice little jaunty music hall number is where you draw the line, huh? All right (laughs).

I prefer third row center to front row off center (seat 512, thats 12 seats to the right of the aisle). If you wanna be front row, I'll trade ya

Yeah it baffles me that there seems to be a far greater response from Crowes fans to the Chris Robinson Brotherhood than there is to Rich's album and tour. I think Rich's album is fantastic and while the CRB is okay, its waaaay too hippie jam band mid temp shuffles for my current tastes. Unfortunately, I don't think Rich would have very good turnouts in Europe. Many Crowes fans seem to still have a problem with his vocals (which are much improved, to my ears) and most seem uninterested in Rich's solo stuff (based on what I've read on the message boards and the folks I know personally). Mea

Ticketmaster just upgraded my ticket for LA Theater in ORCH Center Row R to front row off center to the right! I guess they needed a place to put the sound and light board. Stoke! Only eleven days to Tempe, YEAH!

nugs.net does what you are talking about. Its mostly jam bands on there, but I think Wilco has a big enough following of folks who really want multiple live recordings that it would likely be financially feasible, although I really have no idea of the details of the business side of this venture.

No one gave any money, they just pledged it. They only collect the pledges if the goal is met. Rich's manager had a long post to the public on Rich's Facebook page explaining the whole situation. He talked Rich into the Kickstarter campaign and Rich reluctantly went along, apparently. Rich's manager has quit over this incident. I'd guess that Rich is really embarrassed and regrets the whole deal. I wonder if the European tour is off now? It doesn't seem that financially feasible for him to do his own headlining tour over there, its too expensive and he just doesn't have enough of a draw

I want to hear the Richard Thompson/Crazy Horse version that Nels described! Is that the same as the Sade slow jam version?

This ticket is now sold.

different stokes, I guess. No lead guitar or no good lead guitar, for me, has been the main problem plaguing every Bob Weir side/solo project with the exception of Kingfish a long time ago. If there ain't no lead guitar, I'm just not interested.

Yeah, Rich on Kickstarter? Weird move, in my view. I agree with ya, Bob Lamonta, its embarrasing. I LOVE Rich's new album and the live show was excellent when I saw it, but asking fans to help out with gas money just seems kinda pathetic for someone who's enjoyed Rich's level of success. Don't the royalty checks he still gets for all the times old Crowes songs get played on jukeboxes and radio give him enough money to not have to ask his fans for more?

Wilco Los Angeles Theatre, Los Angeles, CA Fri, Jan 27, 2012 07:00 PM Seat location: section ORCHR, row Z6, seat 514 $63 Let me know if you wanna go. shug909@yahoo.com

Another: Richard Thompson (I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but I've always wondered if Knopfler took some of his sound from Thompson's) The opening guitar notes of The Calvary Cross are the epitome of RT's electric guitar tone, fucking beautiful!

I saw Midnight In Paris last night and I really liked it too. I haven't seen many of Woody's movies for the past few years, but this one is pretty good amongst those in the lighthearted category yet it still has some philosophical depth to it regarding a life path and the double-edged sword of romanticizing past eras. My Golden Age would've been the late 60s through the mid 70s, probably in LA, for all the great rock music, live and in the studio, being created in that time period. Might've been fun to live the rock 'n' roll lifestyle for a few years, too!

I forgot about JJ Grey and Mofro - Brighter Days, a live album and DVD. I'd put that one in the #4 slot. Another record that hasn't been mentioned this thread that I have yet to check out: Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter - Marble Son

Yeah, I don't think very much of the Last DJ overall, it has a bunch of songs that I think are subpar for Petty and several that are just OK, but it also has Like A Diamond and Dreamville, which are two of his very best ballads, IMO. Those two songs alone make the album worth having. I also dig Have Love Will Travel for lots of reasons, but maybe the most for a lyric that just hits home so deeply for me: "How 'bout a cheer for all those bad girls and the boys that play that rock 'n' roll/ they love it like you love Jesus/ it does the same thing to their soul" The music is pretty good on Lo