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    Live! Tonight!

    in Someone Else's Song

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    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

    Live! Tonight!

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Dave Rawlings Machine last night. This plus Gillian Welch last week has been one of the musical high points of my life. The morning after and I am elated every time I think about it.

     

    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!

    Wilco — 1/26/16, Burlington, VT (Flynn Center for the Performing Arts)

    in After The Show

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    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 at a rather formal venue. 

     

    Paul, we had a blast hanging out with you last night and safe travels through the rest of your run!

    Jeff Tweedy--11/20/15, Chicago, IL (Park West)

    in After The Show

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    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 :D 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 marina towers Wilco beer koozie (sp?) on his person and in use, which impressed me mightily.  "I always have it on me," he told me.

     

    In the minus column, people sometimes suck. Especially people with a few drinks in 'em with no boundaries.  Jeff genuinely was startled by the crazy lady who somehow got up on stage and it reminded me of that situation a few years ago where he had to physically neutralize a drunk guy who jumped on stage with him and tried to touch him while he was playing "Airline to Heaven" (in Indianapolis? Do I recall that right?) Jeff actually seemed a little frightened and clearly wasn't sure what to do. He was totally right to turn down her request. The handshake guy, I just don't know what made him think that was a good idea after the nut who invaded the stage. The yelling lady, I just wish her friends would have told her to put a sock in it. And remember that these people paid a premium price to act like fools in a public forum.

     

    These days, I frequently have the feeling that I am the last sane person on the planet.  Nights like tonight reinforce that there is a lot of crazy going around and it seems to be catching like wildfire.

    Wilco — 9/28/15, New Orleans, LA (Orpheum Theater)

    in After The Show

    Posted

     

    I, too, noticed the Big Bill Broonzy shirt Jeff was wearing. I don't know whether Broonzy influenced Pops Staples (though it wouldn't be surprising given that they were both based in Chcago). I do know Broonzy was a popular musician who played often in and around Chicago, including the Old Town School of Folk Music.

     

     

    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.

    Live! Tonight!

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    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.

    Wilco — 9/21/15, Montreal, QC (Metropolis)

    in After The Show

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    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 company made it a real joy of an evening. My sister snagged a setlist after calling Josh by name, and she gave it to me :)

     

    Paul, so glad to have finally met you and thanks for coming out with us for a drink afterward! 

    Newport Folk Festival 2015

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    It pains me to know, but who were the guests for the Watkins Family Hour? How was it? SO wish that I was there...

     

    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 mesmerizing tune that brought the house down.  CBS was there filming for something and Bob Boilen from NPR was in the front row, so it felt a bit like a "happening".

     

    There are a few videos on YouTube if you look for Watkins Family Hour. Their first official show! This was an encore sung by Fiona Apple (don't ask me why black and white!):

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FeBRGJ3Lxs

     

    And with everyone:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OudtZLNx5yI

     

    The other two nights were just OK for me, with a couple of standouts, including a flawed but lovely "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" by Shakey Graves and Holly and Jess from Lucius.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_OAUl4siLw

     

    And did I mention Dave Rawlings?  Now, he leaves me starstruck.

     

    BTW, this was just one of the most wonderful musical weekends I could imagine.  What a spectacular time I had.  And I ended up going to see Jason Isbell (just could not miss) instead of Courtney Barnett.  I hoofed it over there as soon as Jason was done, but only caught the last chorus of her last song (dang!)  I did catch all of Sturgill Simpson though, which was a wonderful thing to behold.  All in all, a fantastic festival for me.

    And that really is a special shot, Tinnitus. Beautiful.

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