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Phew - it's not just me that notices the crappy Rochester crowd! I was venting to a friend who's also from down there and she's heard the same complaints - they act like red-neck idiots. You mentioned in your review that it's Wilco's constant touring that may be the reason the show didn't sell out. I disagree. Rochester is an easy drive from the Twin Cities where they always sell out. I'm guessing enough people have had a bad experience down there to cause them to stay home and wait for the band to hit Mpls/St. Paul again. After Monday, I've even entertained thoughts about not going down if they play there again (and I haven't missed a MN show in over a decade) - I'm still missing my warm Wilco show fuzzies and am patiently waiting for Sunday night's Geneva show to get them back. I'm glad I didn't go to the Davenport show - I might have been the one to start the fight this time.
Your thoughts on why Wilco didn't sell out in Rochester are very valid. When I went to the Davenport show the next next and that wasn't sold out either I figured it had to be the constant touring, or ticket prices or a loss in interest. So, I don't think people lack an interest and ticket prices are very fair for the quality of the show thus I was wondering if people just budget for one show per year... If my calculations are wrong this was Wilco's 4th show in 8 months between Minneapolis, Duluth and Rochester. Perhaps there are more but I've been to 3 of those 4. Regardless, the crowd in Rochester was a struggle for me and I found your comments dead on. Thanks for sharing them!!
Sorry you didn't make it to Davenport... 
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I made a similar post on the July 3rd thread for Davenport.
I was the only photographer for the Rochester show. Here's a link to the review and 80+ photos from the Mayo Civic Center:
As of today, July 4th - both reviews are featured on the home page and you can just click here to see both:
http://www.TheWayThatHeSings.com
Enjoy.
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I was one of the two photographers at the Davenport show last night. Here's a link to 65+ of my photos from the Adler Theater:
The article also has links to my 85+ photos from the night before in Rochester on July 2.
As of today, July 4th - both reviews are featured on the home page and you can just click here to see both:
http://www.TheWayThatHeSings.com
Enjoy.
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I figured they must have cut a decent chunk of the second encore, almost certainly due to time reasons. Seemed a little abrupt just to do Dreamer and then be done. I'll bet the Adler had an 11 p.m. curfew.
As far as some of the banter I alluded to earlier, as usual Jeff had a few choice, er, "sound bites." The first came after Country Disappeared when a couple of (I think) women in the front row were talking a little bit too loudly during that relatively quiet number, to the point where you could actually see Jeff get distracted mid-song. Jeff called them out afterward, semi-jokingly telling them to "please be quiet" and asking if they had "something to share with the rest of the class." One of the women replied, "I love Iowa!" And Jeff shot back, "I'm sure Iowa doesn't care!"
A couple of songs later, Jeff went into a little "rant" on people shooting video on their phones and such. He acknowledged that trying to prevent it was basically "an unenforceable rule," but went on to say that this was "a rock show and I guarantee it's better now (in the moment) than as a sound bite" before launching into "Hate It Here." It was pretty hilarious to hear that and then proceed to watch a little girl who had slipped down front with her (I assume) dad hold up a cell phone and video tape the next song...literally right under Jeff's nose! I'm sure he saw it, and perhaps the thought crossed his mind of, "Is she really doing that when I just said what I said?"
He didn't give her any grief about it, though, at least that I could see. That same girl did get a little acknowledgement after "Hate It Here," though, when Jeff mentioned how there had been a fight the last time they had played at the Adler. "No fights (this time), please," Jeff said. "That means you, little girl. Back off."
Anyway, those were a few of the things I can remember coming out of Jeff's mouth last night. He also mentioned how the band hadn't played too many indoor shows lately, so they were trying to take advantage of the acoustics at the Adler — which might explain at least a few of the song choices.
About the curfew - yes, it was set at 11pm. I spoke to security prior to the show and they told me they were done at 11pm and not a minute later. House rules for the night.
Great recap on Jeff's humor. Very good comments, as usual last night. I thought his comments about the videotaping were spot on - and quite frankly he played it off very nicely even when he could have been a little more edgy about it. Great stuff.
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I photographed last night's show in Davenport (and the Rochester show the night before), and I'll post a link later today for anyone who want to view the photos, etc..... Finishing up on the Rochester photos now.
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My local record store - 90 minute drive away - got one copy of the Whole Love RSD box set. I was #25 in line to get into the store but I was able to grab it for $70. I see that they are going for a little over $100 on ebay now. Hate to see scalpers benefit so much on RSD. Are there any differences in this RSD box set from the one originally released last year? I own that on vinyl and CD but didn't buy the original box (dumb of me since I have bought nearly every piece separately since then).
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I was able to grab 2 tickets during the presale yesterday for the July 2nd show in Rochester. I don't know if they ever release any statistics on how fast the pre-sale tickets get sold but I'm pretty sure everything was sold out within 4 minutes or less. I felt lucky to get the two that I had. Amazing.
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Click on the link or cover below:
http://twths.org/top...ms-of-all-time/
From the website The Way That He Sings
Also, from that same website, here is the review and photos of the Wilco show in Des Moines:
http://twths.org/wilco-nick-lowe/
Here's one of the photos:
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Great review. It seems like as time goes on the album gains more traction. I still don'tget Bon Iver though. I can listen to a song now and then, but Bon Iver in their totality just doesn't make it for me. Music is a to each its own thing, and am glad they are held in hig hesteem, it seems they work hard at what they do and that more than anything makes me want to like them, I just don't.
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I agree with you about Bon Iver....they (or 'he' is more accurate) just aren't in the league with Wilco, The Black Keys, etc. While I can listen to, and appreciate the greatness in most of Bon Iver's work, I clearly don't find it as ear-pleasing as Mr. Tweedy and the others at the top of their game right now.
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Three excellent Wilco additions on this site: http://www.TheWayThatHeSings.com
1. Pics, setlist and review of the Des Moines 2011 show on the home page (scroll down the home page): http://www.TheWayThatHeSings.com
2. The Whole Love voted as #5 album of 2011: http://www.thewaytha...-albums-of-2011
3. Photo of Jeff Tweedy below voted as the #4 concert photo of 2011: http://www.thewaytha...-photos-of-2011
Wilco — 7/3/12, Davenport, IA (Adler Theatre)
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I'm about 99.99% Mr. Tweedy was serious about the distractions caused by the cell phones and videotaping. Other artists such as Ryan Adams have hammered down on it further than a simple rant and are having security scold people holding their phones in the air. I agree with you I'd much rather be next to the guy holding a phone than the drunk guy trying to tell me about his day during the middle of 'Handshake Drugs'. I think what put Mr. Tweedy off the most was the young girl and her dad that worked their way down to the front row with a very big camera/video recorder - and then they proceeded to keep recording (I think - I couldn't see them despite me being in the 5th row) even after Tweedy's dialog about his dislike for the recordings taking place. Very hard to enforce but if the band or artist says put the video down people should put the video down.