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Whatever he's doing with his voice on Sukierae, it is putting me to sleep.

I agree that fees are out of control. I don't think Frontgate or anybody else's fees are any better than Ticketmaster. I don't have any hard facts on it - just anecdotes. As far as the process of buying tickets I think ticketmaster.com is the best and far better than traveling to a box office.

I think Ticketmaster's website/application is the best as far as securing tickets. Why do people think they are the worst?

thanks for this

Does anybody know if Buck and/or Mills are playing Chicago on Thursday with BP?

Lucius

Jenny Lewis

The Kooks

Lydia Loveless and then later, Diarrhea Planet

Aerosmith/Slash

Are you saying Jeff's management doesn't respect his integrity (as much as you)? I don't get the impression he cares. This based on the actions the band is taking (releasing a track a week) and my extremely short conversation with Jeff about what I had heard so far.

I hear you. Tonight is at the larger Auditorium Theater. Saw the White Stripes do Get Behind Me Satan straight through there back in the day. I'm not surprised - imo he's a visual performer and the power of the performance is in being there (as opposed to radio).

Jack White

I appreciate your additional suggestion and agree it is a highly probably explanation. I agree the cancellation wasn't Tweedy's fault. I don't think Tweedy slighted his fans or owes us fans a show, but I expected more communication on the cancellation based on the last line in their last communication 3 days ago. I am optimistically hoping that the reason for the lack of additional info is related to something awesome coming our (fans) way. Jeff Tweedy is known for bringing the awesome to his fans. Simple as that. It didn't appreciate the "Why on earth" wording you chose to phrase your quest

Easy killer! Their last tweet/communication (to my knowledge) was: "Today's #TasteofChicago show cancelled due to bad weather. More info as we get it." I've often seen artists issue statements lamenting their inability to perform and expressing empathy for those inconvenienced by the cancellation and committing to reschedule do something to make people happy.

The only reason I can think of for Tweedy to not have issued a more apologetic statement regarding the cancellation is that they are working on a make up show. Surely they have to play a show in Chicago to promote the new album if they want the album to be successful.

Oh no they didn't!! we've never had a top ten list around here, have we?

It was a great show. Lucinda is a 61 YO Bad *ss. Announced around 9, came on stage just prior to 11 and played 15 songs, including many of her greatest hits, for about 80 minutes to a hot and sweaty crowd of 200. Really cool that she did this. I was lucky to have been there. From a Chicago Tribune article: Not all local venues were receptive to Williams coming in, according to Williams’ management, who posted the following on Lucinda Williams’ official Facebook: “Just called Buddy Guy's club - the girl I talked to didn't want to put much effort in getting ahold of mgmt and I also got the fee

West Fest is still going on tonight for those looking for live music outside with food vendors and expensive drinks. Usually a great time. The rain will effect it too, but it is on streets so there shouldn't be as much of a problem.

Yeah, bitcoin just ain't reliable any longer

Now that we've killed the momentum of this thread thoroughly speculating on Wilco band member salaries in non-work year.... Any thoughts on how Spencer is getting paid for his work in TWEEDY?

recording also up on xrt web site here: http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2014/07/09/join-jeff-tweedy-during-new-music-thursday/

WXRT Chicago ‏@93XRT 1h .@JeffTweedy joins us today at 2PM live in-studio for New Music Thursday & @TasteofChi2014 show preview Looks like Spencer will be there too.

I don't know...I agree that there is money coming in for all, but I doubt they get a flat salary regardless of the workload.

Tweedy contributes "The Wolf is on the Hill" to album. http://thefutureheart.com/2014/06/30/song-reader-cd/ Back in 2012, Beck returned from a lengthy hiatus with Song Reader, an album composed entirely of sheet music that could only be heard through performance. Since then, Beck has staged three different concerts, where he and a cavalcade of special guests performed the material live. Now, he’s finally ready to offer a companion album of recorded music, and he’s once more enlisted the help of some big-name talent. As Future Heart points out, Song Reader will feature tracks from Jack Whit