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I have 4 extra tickets available for Monday's show in Pittsburgh. I can sell either 2 or all 4. They're physical tickets, so we'd have to meet up before the show, or I can call and put the tickets in your name at will call. Seats are Orchestra Right Center, Row T.

$150 for all 4, or $80 for a pair. I originally paid $244 for all 4.

You are right, I've been to about 20 legit solo shows over 13 years. My favorite shows occur most frequently when a performer connects with the audience. That happens more often than not when the songs resonate and are familiar with the crowd, when there is an arch to the set and when there is plenty of uptempo material. The really deep cuts tend to be slow and unknown to all but diehards. Jeff's audiences can be up for the adventure of a few slower less familiar numbers, but that willingness fades with each song along those lines.

I agree 100%. While I enjoy the deep cuts as much as any Wilco diehard, the annual benefit shows at the Vic are just one big dick measuring contest to see who can request the most obscure song. This year, I think Jeff played two Wilco album tracks at that show, and those were the two songs that had people singing along and having the most fun. I thought the setlist at Park West was great, with a lot of popular songs and a few deep cuts.

But as for the Park West crowd - jesus christ. Wilco fans are usually pretty obnoxious (doesn't everyone realize that Jeff hates when people woo?!), but this was on another level. I went to the Miley Cyrus show at the Riv the night before, and that crowd seemed tame compared to this one.