Cold as Gasoline

Tease.

Speaking of a lot of shows: Yesterday (2/17) - El Ten Eleven @ Space Today (2/18) - Noam Pikelny (of Punch Brothers) w/ Kristen Andreasen @ Space 2/20 - Jason Isbell and Shovels & Rope @ Chicago Theater 2/21 - Anderson East and Andrew Combs @ Space 2/26 - Deanna Devore @ Unommon Ground 2/27 - Cactus Blossoms @ the Hideout

That's how I felt after seeing them (once as "Gillian Welch" and once as "Dave Rawlings Machine".) I see a LOT of shows, and don't keep many souvenirs, but I kept the wristband from the first time I saw them. Just magical. Glad you enjoyed them too!

Stopped at Walgreens this afternoon on the way home from my bluegrass guitar lesson and heard "Hesitating Beauty" of all things on the loudspeaker. Lovely surprise.

Lovely! Thank you.

Enjoyed the super rocking RNG and the sweet lullaby both! I also noticed that a couple of days before, Jeff's buddy Scott McCaughey was on Colbert playing with M. Ward's band. Kinda cool.

Saw Gary Louris and Django Haskins (aka Au Pair) tonight at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Tomorrow, some bluegrass with Henhouse Prowlers at my local American Legion post (go figure!)

Sounds like an amazing experience and a great show. Thanks for sharing! I'm seeing Gary in his new duo later this week (Au Pair). Love that guy.

It's worth noting that the Vic is right around the corner from the Belmont El station (in fact, at quieter moments, you can sometimes hear the train inside the theater.) If I were an out-of-towner interested in sightseeing, restaurants, etc. in Chicago, I'd probably stay downtown and take the El up to Belmont for the shows.

I was able to "print at home" or have them delivered for $2.50, maybe because I am in IL? Another weird thing -- did anyone else notice that the ticket fee is different for the 13th vs. the 14th? Strange.

I don't have too much to add to all the comments above, but wanted to check in and say I was there and had a fantastic time. We were about 15 rows back way off to the right (thanks again, lousy presale process!) The setlist was definitely a crowd-pleaser for those who wanted to hear the hits, but had a few rare gems snuck in there. Our section stood throughout the night from start to finish, which suits me fine. There was a shortage of energy from the crowd, but I don't think it was because people weren't engaged and enthralled. Probably just a Tuesday night in Winter in chilly Burlington

Jay Farrar Plays "Trace" Merry Christmas to me.

In the plus column, Jeff was smiling and having a good time most of the night, as was I. His guitar playing was on point, and I will probably be having some envy dreams featuring his guitar lineup. A lot of classic song selections made for lots of singing along, and the crowd was much MUCH more attentive during Jeff's set than during the opener's, where the chatter was deafening. Also in the plus column, I got to say hi to Paul and had a great conversation about live music with the young guy sitting next to me, who had driven up from near Bloomington, IN just to see the show. He had his ma

The Milk Carton Kids tonight and Dave Rawlings Machine tomorrow! Quite a one-two punch of folkin' fun.

I found it very charming and funny. It's nice to see them all respond to questions that are a bit off the wall instead of the usual standards. Did anyone else notice how all 5 of the other band members zone out when Jeff is talking about how listeners are collaborators? They must have heard that answer a hundred times!

Thank you for posting the link above! The email link was not working but this one did. Secured some not-too-hot row P tickets for the Flynn in Burlington, VT.

Oh no, I lied. I will blame it on my head cold. Not going! Anyone else?

Oh yeah, that is me I will be there and glad to take some notes. My documenting skills are no match for yours, though!

I noticed that Big Bill Broonzy shirt at the show last week in Montreal. If you are ever on the North Side of Chicago, the Old Town School has Big Bill Broonzy's guitar along with an old acoustic of John Lennon's in a case right near the door in the lobby of the new building on the east side of Lincoln. Worth taking a peek. Thanks everyone for the observations! I love living vicariously through your eyes.

"Pot Kettle Black" played while having lunch at Mash restaurant, across the street from Old Town School of Folk Music on Lincoln ave.

Weirdly, I have tickets for the next 3 nights at Old Town School of Folk Music (and will be there Sunday for a "guitar fingerboard theory" lesson, so 4 days in a row!) Tonight (Thursday) - Julian Lage Friday - Mary Gauthier, Eliza Gilkyson, and Gretchen Peters Saturday - Shemekia Copeland And I didn't get a chance to post it earlier but I was at the Wilco show Monday night at Metropolis in Montreal. Good fun.

I have nothing much to add since I was standing right behind Paul and his observations are pretty much exactly like mine. But what a fantastic show! Great to hear the Star Wars songs live for the first time. They may be brand spanking new, but the band sounds just so tight playing them, very impressive. The setlist is pretty much perfect for anyone who wants to hear the hits, but no real "deep cuts". Still, I'd say hearing the chunky version of "Camera" and "Born Alone" (one of my favorites from TWL) were real treats. Great sound, a mostly ideal crowd, an intimate venue, and the best

Seeing Luke Winslow-King tonight.

Watkins Family Hour tonight.

Sorry, I just got home late last night and was in work hell all day today The Watkins Family Hour aftershow was far and away my favorite of the three this year. The other two were fair to middling with the exception of cameos BOTH NIGHTS by the wondrous David Rawlings, whom I would walk over hot coals to see any day of the week. I wrote down the guests from the Watkins Family Hour, and they included: Joe Pug, Hiss Golden Messenger, and the Lone Bellow. Also, several members of the band did star turns including a couple of killers from Fiona Apple. Bassist Sebastian Steinberg also did a m