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    Jeff Tweedy — 19 June 2023, Deerfield, MA (Treehouse Brewing, Summerstage)

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    Just some quick notes, Jeff seemed in good spirits and had some great banter with the crowd. I'm not going to provide all of the commentary on the banter, but one topic I did pick up on was Jeff mentioned upcoming hip replacement surgery and throughout the show he took some deep hip stretches.  In addition, I saw that as he made his way off and back on the stage in between the regular set and encore that does seem to be struggling with his mobility. Anyway, I wish him a speedy recovery and hope folks have a great time down in Brooklyn! 

    Jeff Tweedy — 19 June 2023, Deerfield, MA (Treehouse Brewing, Summerstage)

    in After The Show

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    with Le Ren opening

    1 Story to Tell

    2 I Am Trying to Break Your Heart

    3 Gwendolyn

    4 Having Been Is No Way To Be

    5 Ambulance

    6 Evergreen

    7 Don't Forget

    8 Hummingbird

    9 Lou Reed Was My Babysitter

    10 Hearts Hard to Find

    11 Country Song Upside-Down

    12 In a Future Age

    13 New Madrid [Uncle Tupelo]

    14 Evicted

    15 Dawned On Me

    16 Jesus, Etc.

    17 Passenger Side

    18 A Shot in the Arm

    ENCORE:

    19 You Are Not Alone

    20 I'm the Man Who Loves You

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    Jeff Tweedy — 14 November 2018, Wilbur Theater, Boston, MA

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    Last night the Book Tour pulled into Boston. Moderated by WBUR Arts and Culture Reporter, Amelia Mason who asked wide ranging questions regarding Jeff’s childhood music buying strategies, rock journalism, first guitars, Jay Farrar and Uncle Tupelo. The interview went on to cover Susie, YHFT, opioids, anxiety and depression. This was then followed by crowd submitted questions. Pro tip tool, be sure to fill out your question upon receiving your copy of the memoir upon entry. We running late and I completely missed it. Jeff ended with 3 songs

    Having Been is No Way to Be

    IATTBYH

    Let’s Go Rain

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    Jeff Tweedy — 17 April 2018, Higher Ground, Burlington, VT

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    Interesting takes on the whole thing. His comments to the guy about his job struck me as a little "put-downish" but no biggie. Glad he didnt talk to me.

     

    As far as rowdiness- seemed less so than the last solo show he played at HG. Some unbearable drunk Saint Mike's students yelling song requests in the front.

     

    The band in the smaller lounge next door were too loud at the start so I agree a bit with the "turn it up" from the back. Sound wasn't great at the beginning.

     

    New Wave Theatre was the highlight for me. Thought it was You're not Alone from the very similar opening chords

     

    03/26/2009 was a great show too! An interesting night of banter and playing. Sherwin Moore Suicide Watch Series of Paint banter regarding the dismal weather, a perfect night for a Jeff Tweedy concert.

     

     

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    Jeff Tweedy — 17 April 2018, Higher Ground, Burlington, VT

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    That's an interesting take. As the guy who Jeff questioned, I wasn't at all offended and didn't interpret the interaction the way that you did. The context was that some reviewer said that "Let's Go Rain" is a "throwaway" song. Jeff said something about how it's unfair that he's judged so critically at his job, and then he proceeded to ask me, a random guy, what I do for a living. I responded with some hesitation that I work in university administration. Jeff said that my work isn't judged the same that his is (that's true, of course), and that there's no Bob Dylan of University Administration that I'm constantly being compared to (that's also true, because I am the Bob Dylan of University Admin ;)). I didn't feel bullied, but maybe I was just a bit star struck...

     

    I think my perception of that exchange between you and Jeff was colored more by the conversation I heard on my way out. I know that for some Jeff’s banter has rubbed them the wrong way. But my overall take is that it is and has always been part of his performance. Even though he has even admitted that maybe he should just stop talking. I just hope he keeps playing for years to come. I especially enjoy seeing him solo in small venues.

     

     

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    Jeff Tweedy — 17 April 2018, Higher Ground, Burlington, VT

    in After The Show

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    Burlington had the rowdies out in full effect. During Ohmme’s set I could hear them from my spot at the rail all the way towards the back near the side bar. Talking throughout the set and it was from the same direction that the spouting of dumb drunken yelp of “turn it up” came. To which Jeff shook his head and strummed his guitar and said, “ this is all there is, sir.” There were also some random nonsensical fanboy shouts of have “Golden Smog play Solid Sound” just as Jeff was stepping to the mic to start playing a song. The funniest banter from Jeff on the night was about how he had been carefully crafting his onstage persona for 30 years to become that of a pudgy middle aged man that refuses to get a haircut. I will say though that I think that Jeff crossed the line a bit from funny to being a dick with his questioning of an audience member about what he does for a living, to which the audience member stated he worked at the university, to which Jeff said that it was easier work, because no one knows what the previous employee in that position did and therefore the audience member doesn’t have to worry about comparison, whereas for Jeff he has to be compared to the likes of Bob Dylan. Don’t get me wrong, I love how masterfully Jeff makes quick work of the loudest drunks in the room on any given night. It is truly as much a piece of the performance as the music. However, while I think last night was another great show in the annals of solo Tweedy performances. It was also one where the uninitiated casual concert goer may have left feeling a little cold. As I exited I heard someone refuting Jeff’s argument saying that they were compared to the employee that they had replaced at work.

    As for the music, I was really happy with the three new songs, Bomb’s Above, Noah’s Flood, and “New Wave Theater.” The remainder of the set provided a well balanced setlist of songs from Wilco, Uncle Tupelo and Loose Fur records that we’ve come to expect at Tweedy shows over the years. All in all another stellar performance to be listened to and scrutinized for years to come.

     

     

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    The Grateful Dead

    in Someone Else's Song

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    I remember feeling scared and worried in the Spring and Summer of 95. I remember that Wharf Rat being talked about frequently and often referenced as one of the worst shows of the summer. I was fortunate to go out on the RFK shows, which were better, but even the Charlotte show in the spring with Hornsby which is considered one of the best of the year listening to the Scarlet is painful as he mumbles and bumbles.

     

     

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    Wilco- June 24- Solid Sound night 2

    in After The Show

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    I find Saturday's set to be nothing short of amazing. When you consider it forced them to remove multiple staples from their standard set. I can't remember seeing a Wilco show that hasn't included a heavy selection of songs from both Being There and YHF. It must have taken some extra work to come up with that setlist.

     

     

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    Solid Sound Roll Call

    in Just A Fan

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    I'll be there today!! My first time to Solid Sound and first time seeing the boys since the 2014 Winterlude in Chicago. I'll be wearing a tie dyed izod and smiling. My first name is Andy, but Jackins works just as well. Have fun folks!

     

     

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    Nels and Julian Canceled Again?

    in Just A Fan

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    Last time these guys were touring Julian got sick and they had to cancel dates because Julian was sick.  Tonight's show and the remainder of their short tour were cancelled due to an urgent family health matter.  Anyone, know what's going on?

    Wilco — 12/8/14, Chicago, IL (Riviera Theatre) [Winterlude Night 3]

    in After The Show

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    I knew from the time I woke up this morning that looking at Monday night's setlist would only make me wish that I had quit my job and gone to all 6 nights in Chicago.   Especially, after taking a 48 hour trip to Chicago from Vermont to catch the first two nights of Winterlude instead of feeling jealous I'm overwhelmed with the joy and not disappointment at how these shows simply continue to get better with each night. This is truly a magical period in the history of this band and its fans.  I was able to share the first two nights with someone really specially to me, who I dragged along to the Windy City for her first time ever seeing Wilco (2x)! Thanks to all of you for your insight and recommendations and thanks to the band for making my first ever trip to Chicago amazing.  Enjoy the last 3 nights and lots of love and prayers to the Tweedy Family, wishing Susie a speedy recovery. Hope to see you all in June !!!

    Andy

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