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They are announcing Friday's set later this week per instagram. Seems early. Hope they can top Eras!

I thought it might be fun to see what creative ideas we all have for the band to adopt for their themed set. What do you all think? My best suggestion is 90's night: Play up on all that the 90's had going for them via visuals and wardrobe and them dedicate a set to songs from AM, Being There, Summerteeth, Mermaids, etc. The audience could be invited to get into the wardrobe thing too. Other decades are doable - I'd personally lay off the 2010's, but 2000's Wilco would be awesome as would 2020's. An obvious parrellel would be an era's setlist a la

Fun release coming up next month. I'm scratching my head on what we know/don't know about the tracks on the listing. Is there an explainer out there somewhere? https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/19250 Twelve rarities and unreleased tracks highlighting fifteen years of music on dBpm Records, most available for the first time on vinyl.  Includes a previously unavailable version of “Casper The Friendly Ghost” by Daniel Johnston and Jeff Tweedy, and Wilco’s cover of The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down.” Red vinyl exclusive for RSD Black Friday. Side A 1

I wish Elkington was on this run too. Sima's outstanding at guitar and I bet we're not lacking for killer guitars between her and Jeff Tweedy.

I'm sure they'll play nearly exclusively Jeff Tweedy solo catalog music + a few select covers as in the past, and they have occasionally played CA Stars already, but.... What song would you want to see Jeff, Spencer, Sammy, Liam, Sima and Macy play on the upcoming tour? My thought is something with some violin for Macy to nail + a great chorus opportunity: Reservations and/or Either Way How about you?

I don't care what they say bbop, you know your audience! Thanks for the direct comparisons to the Wylico show. Looks like another fun night on tour despite the VIPs.

I had the best time at this show. I've used a lot of means of transportation to arrive at a Wilco show (walking, biking, scooter, bus, train, plane, pedicab, cab, car), but gondola is a new one for my 101st Wilco show in my 45th U.S. state. The Teton Mountains backdrop was pretty astounding. I've been to Red Rocks and this was comparable. Word was that the band didn't get a soundcheck in, but, to my ears, they didn't need it. Sound was great. Band is well-tuned and was in fine form. The setlist is certainly road-tested and heavy on the most played songs and

Yeah! Pretty good episode for a guy who doesn't really seem to like most of the catalog or even YHF. Hope Rob didn't go to the Cleveland show this summer tour for his own sake (not a nothing to be seen)...

As in, My 100th Wilco show. Spanning nearly 30 years (#1 at Pine Knob on 8/20/95). You really can't ask for a better summertime outdoor show in Chicago or anywhere for that matter. The band brought their road tested formula and tweaked it ever so slightly for the hometown crowd. It was a hit. Mother nature delivered a warm dry evening with a nice breeze from time to time. It was a hit. US Blues was a highlight as were all the Pat spotlights - Falling Apart, Box, background vocals. Just That Simple into Quiet Amplifier worked really well. I think they lost the crowd with

Oh dang, I just finished the actual 90's episodes and figured I'd take a break (permanent even), but I'll have to check this one out! Thanks for the heads up.

This was a memorable one! I've been to the venue a number of times and knew that the typical Wilco rigs weren't going to easily fit and that the band would have to do something stripped down. A Jam Room set? Perfect! They should take it on tour in intimate venues. We sat in the last row of the balcony and had a great view + the sound was really good too. I'm Always in Love was sorta mind-blowing to be honest. An absolute highlight and dream I didn't know to have. The audience was so much better than I had imagined - very respectful and attentive. I think

100th Wilco show tonight!

Horsegirl

Phish night 2 at United Center

Phish night 1 at United Center

Lots of merch available with this release. More/better than the last few Wilco album cycles even?! Y'all really needing a frisbee with Jeff's picture on it?

Cool album title.

Sharon Van Etten

Youth Lagoon

Nicely done!

Free Range

Lucky Cloud, Lake J, and Shoulderbird at Schubas

Hard Quartet/ Father Costume at Empty Bottle

It's next week - Friday at Metro and Saturday at Space. I regret not procuring tickets.

Sounds like an incredible show. Thanks for your reporting, bbop - I can sort of feel how awesome it would have been to catch that one.