Albert Tatlock

Idle question re sound system:- I have always wondered if this is necessary given the cosy venues for the living room shows. Is it just for the sake of taping (not that I want to open up that usual can of worms once more!) or JT prefers not to strain his voice any more than necessary to make himself heard over you 'damned talkers' . I'm just thinking it would be nice to have a complete 'show' without any electrics involved, but maybe that's just me. Has there been one like that I wonder ... P.S. Usual thanks for sharing experiences from these private affairs etc.

Things were so very different back then ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/the-beatles/7887457/Revealed-photos-of-a-teenage-Beatles-fan.html Link to the photo gallery : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/7887319/At-home-with-the-Beatles-Sue-Bakers-unseen-photo-album.html George's ex-house is about a 20 minute cycle ride from me.

Quite funny - though they claim some things from Cardiff - the bastards! For fans of Goldie Looking Chain. Newport parody of Empire State of Mind - a link to the video in the article. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/7905737/Newport-parody-of-Empire-State-of-Mind-becomes-online-hit.html

Highlights from this years event, beginning with the ceremony for the lighting of the Olympic Pipe

A picture from the youthful official photographer, if you know what I mean.

Beware the spirit of jazz ... He wants your soul ...

I'd love to be wrong, but I took it to mean - you can tape (audio) but not video. The copy of that review posted at No Depression also has a comment from the venue manager at Union Chapel regarding the camera ban. http://www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/jeff-tweedy-live-union-chapel On balance, I'm in favour. The couple of photos I often take usually turn out pretty crumby anyway, and that was more than compensated for by the lack of distration from everyone else doing it. Looks like everyone will have to wait for Spencer's photos

Some words from a professional:- http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/jeff-tweedy-union-chapel-london-2016358.html The PA was a touch too loud initially for a couple of songs, but after that I did not think it was an issue from where I was sitting.

At the time I thought it was one of the best of the night, but then I kept thinking that as each number came up ... There was more of a sense of frailty and less sweetness than on the record I would say, obviously in part because it was stripped down, but more emotion came across then the slicker (soft rocking?) recording. But without that sweetness it was still of itself very (more?) beautiful in a slightly different way and worth future requests for sure. It would also be my favourite from the latest were it not for Wilco (The Song). But then I'm dumb sometimes like that and sadly to those t

You are too easily pleased, but I love you for it. Fingers crossed JT will be doing a spot of busking near you soon. Found a few pics possibly from one of the side balconies (not mine - a combination of sub-conscious decision and last minute disorganisation meant I was not tooled up) here for those who want to put some visuals to the words:- http://www.songkick.com/concerts/5337086-jeff-tweedy-at-union-chapel/images It was actually really refreshing to go to a show with hardly a picture being taken or a cameraphone held aloft. Everyone seemed rightly focused on simply enjoying the moment

For all the insomniacs and undead out there, here are the songs I remember (no more than one ommission I'd wager, THOUGH THE ORDER IS COMPLETELY HAYWIRE):- Someone Else's Song Remember The Mountain Bed Someday Some Morning Sometime (the online request of mine, so 2 thumbs up) Simple Twist of Fate [bob Dylan] So Much Wine [Handsome Family] Be Not So Fearful [bill Fay] with Bill Fay brought up on stage for a duet One Wing Spiders (Kidsmoke) Bob Dylan's Beard I'm Always In Love Laminated Cat The Ruling Class Impossible Germany Muzzle Of Bees Via Chicago California Stars Jesus, etc. One Wing New

I seem to remember that from a while back (not this series) and it was poor. Each Dr Who series can be patchy depending on the writer of each individual episode, but this series in particular has built to an amazing climax and I have not been so enthusiastic about Dr Who since I was a kid (which explains alot of the appeal in the UK - everyone has just grown up with it). It's funny that apart from the original Star Trek series and single original Star Wars film, all the things on your list haven't got much appeal for me. I think the set up simply gives free rein to imaginative storylines and h

Wow. Just wow. Brilliant TV. Already my best Dr. Who ever.

Not long for the red-tops to gear up to this one (the gutter press not the England team in their red strip) but they're doing their best in wheeling out the Hun puns. Meanwhile, more nutty than rabid:- The vuvuzela in place of the plunger is a nice touch.

Incredible world cup for upsets. First France, now Italy. Spain not safe yet. And England have blown their chance of the easiest imaginable route to the semi-finals. But as a Welshman I can get enjoyment with any result, and they've shown themselves to be such a shambolic bunch of overpaid morons I don't have any respect for them either way. USA on the other hand have shown refreshing endeavour and enthusiasm.

Strange synchronicity: JT books a Joker in support:- Patrick Monahan Maybe JT will have to up his game in the banter stakes. Even stranger synchornicity:- Question: What's track 4 on the soundtrack to 1966's Batman movie? Answer: "Roger Wilco"

Personal tutorial from Charlie Watts?

Now we're talking! World Cup moments recreated in Lego:- Green's moment of shame Mexico score - gets good from 1:15 So, not exactly rivetting so far, but that's usually the way with most of the first group games. Samba party tonight though as North Korea get a mauling.

Where would we be without a world cup wall chart? All part of the World Cup mythology since the age of about 8.

Probably UK only: http://www.itv.com/channels/itv1/ Pretty certain BBC coverage for their games is restricted.

BBC not covering this first game (SA v Mexico), so watching the text only commentary updates on my PC whilst looking over someone else's shoulder to see the screen of someone who is 'authorised' to watch ITV on the internet. These made me laugh:- Was not really looking forward to it beforehand, but now it's started I may get caught up in the atmosphere. Edit: Now pictures on my desktop. Result!

"Holy Toledo" indeed, as JT goes to Spain for some solo shows too. Hence solving the riddle of the lone UK show in the middle of nothing else Wilco-related. Good that he's allowed a few days to get there after London. What with the Icelandic volcano situation being off and on, a ferry to Santander might be the best option. This might come in handy down there, apparently:- Batman is El Murcielago Bruce Wayne is Bruno Diaz Dick Grayson is Ricardo Tapia The Joker is El Guason Catwoman is Gatubela Batgirl is Batichica Gordon is Fierro The Riddler is El Acertijo Mr Freeze is Capitan

Chapter 27 - No and not really interested in that event/era. The Hours and Times - Am aware of it but have not seen it. Though I am interested in Lennon (one of the only a handful musicians whose biog I actually care to investigate) due to his diverse and contradictory character(s) and this is an intriguing incident, I'm not sure if I'm prepared to sit through an entirely fictionalised guess at what might have gone on i.e. whatever sort of themes and attitudes the film is exploring would best be done in a 'proper' work of fiction not playing on a 'Beatles connection'. However, as I sort-of me

Haven't seen any mention of this. Has it made it over the pond yet? http://www.nowhereboy.co.uk/ http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/825509-nowhere-boy-is-a-poignant-ballad-of-john-lennon-and-his-mum Saw it recently without too many expectations and enjoyed it in a quietly nostalgic kind of way - both as a Beatles fan and someone who misses the simpler musical times of yore (though I don't go back quite that far).

You will be on a trip from Gotham City Paul? And BatGirl/CatWoman - who cares?