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TLA played at my high school post prom. That's how I met Jay Bennett.

44 minutes ago, tinnitus photography said:

they went up... it's more like $2500 for the cheapest, 4 day stay and more if you want to tack on day on either end.

Yep. I finally convinced my partner (who neither hates nor loves Wilco) that maybe a nice Caribbean vacation wouldn't be too bad. All in, we're near 7k. 

This was my first time at RAH and my first time seeing Wilco outside of the US. 

It was indescribable, but I will leave this quote from Jeff:  "Thank you all for being a part of one of the best nights of our lives."

All I can add is, "Thank you Wilco, for providing one of the most unforgettable concerts I'll ever experience."

5 hours ago, dagwave said:

DANG THATS AN EXCELLENT LINEUP

 

i need a roommate STAT

I need a roommate also. I'm planning to reserve a room but so far I haven't found anyone to go with. A room for 4 near the venue would be ideal.

1 hour ago, !goose! said:

I want to too.  How much do these things cost I forget? 

I would expect it to be around $2k per person

Who's going? Who needs roommates? When do tickets go on sale? 

I haven't been to one yet, but this year I'm determined. 

Does anyone think there's a chance that Wilco will add some Chicago shows to Winterlude? Maybe a pop-up surprise show? 

Does anyone know the exact meaning of the album title? I've looked it up and have a rough idea, but wondering if there's something more to it that just "bad teeth" from summer.

I really want to go but need a roommate. If anyone else is a single and looking for a plus one, let me know. 

Caveat: I'm a little weird and require another person who's also a little weird. Not too weird, though.

I didn't hear Wilco, but I saw them.

Air Chicago magazine.

13 minutes ago, kidsmoke said:

 

You lost me...

Oh crap I thought I was replying to a different post! I'm so sorry 😳🥺

5 hours ago, kidsmoke said:

 

Lucky you. I'm jealous!

Oh no don't be jealous. Be glad you didn't have to sit through that shit show of a game!

1 minute ago, uncool2pillow said:

Random Name Generator on Thursday Night Football just now 

Beat me to it!

I knew Jay. He was a great guy and a veritable polymath.

That's insane. 

$50.30 in fees?

I went to two of the YHF anniversary shows, this being my second. Both were spectacular. Hard to pick out any one moment, but one that really stuck out to me was Poor Places. I loved the way Jeff conducted the ending of it ... reminded me of how Misunderstood ends. 

Also, I may be turning into the old man who yells at kids at kids on his lawn. There was a younger guy, early 30s, probably, who was singing his head off and yelled out his love for Jeff at several points during the concert. I didn't come there to hear the guy behind me sing along to Wilco songs. I came there to see and hear Wilco perform YHF. As distracting as he was, I still enjoyed myself, as did my son, who was at is third or fourth Wilco show with me. 

I walked into the venue right before Chicago Farmer started to play. I really enjoyed them and was especially impressed with the drummer's ability to play the drums while also playing the keys or mandolin. I've been playing drums for 40 years and I can't fathom the coordination that requires. 

Backyard Tire Fire were good, but I enjoyed Chicago Farmer more, probably because I'm a little more on the country side of alt-country. 

Wilco can't really be pegged in that particular genre and probably hasn't been easy to peg into any genre since Summerteeth. The best, yet still far-off comparison I've heard of Wilco is to The Beatles. The ingenuity and uniqueness of their discography is comparable, but that's where the comparisons should end. Tweedy's ability to come up with something new for every album and even each song within each album is nearly unmatched.

Anyway, I decided to stay where I was when Chicago Farmer neared the end of their set, which was pretty close to the stage. As various people left to get beers or wherever else they went, I inched my way up to a spot right behind the first row of people. I've never been so close to the stage at a Wilco show, and this was a treat. It was totally worth the sore legs and feet that accompanied the four hours of standing in one spot that it took. Tweedy was in good spirits, had good banter and was pretty animated throughout the show. I think the 18 month break has made many appreciate the blessing of live music, and that extends to performers as well as the crowds that pack places to see them. This was my 9th Wilco show and by far my favorite, probably because I was so close to the stage. Nels' solo in Impossible Germany was the best I've seen. It was a more lively show than the one they put on at Millennium Park. That show seemed brief, although the venue's view of the surrounding city sort of made up for the brevity. 

Can't wait to see them again. Vive Le Wilco!

Chicago Theater is a fantastic venue. I sat in the first row of the main balcony and was not bothered by anyone around me. LOVED the song selection. This was my sixth Wilco show and second at Chicago Theater and both of those shows have been outstanding. The room sounds great, the band seems energetic. Was also happy that they didn't play as many OTJ songs as they did when I saw them in Indy and St. Louis. The album is still growing on me and even though I really enjoy those songs live I still really enjoyed their older stuff.

Anyone know how to obtain one of these magazines at this point? The Newsstand website no longer has it available.

I'm trying. I'm really trying. And I'll keep trying.

But I still haven't warmed up to Ode to Joy. 

This and Schmilco are such a huge departure from anything that's been done previously. 

I realize we're never going to have another Summerteeth or Being There but I miss the roots-rock-Americana sound that made Wilco famous. 

Saw them in Indy on 11/12 and am seeing them again tonight in St. Louis. Also have tickets for one night of the Chicago shows.

I will say that I enjoyed the songs more live than I do on the album, but there were a total of 8 songs from OTJ and I expect there'll be about that many tonight. 
 

Currently on the 15th or so play through of OTJ. I'm becoming more familiar with the songs. 

My parents were fond of telling me the story of how I used to try to force myself to like watermelon because my dad really liked it. Apparently I would force myself to eat it and, while suppressing the gag reflex, would declare my love for it. I really wanted to like watermelon because I wanted to be like my dad. 

I really want to like OTJ because it's by my favorite band, but so far it's all effort and little reward.

Ode to Joy?  Wilco should have just named it Sky Blue Sky II.  When I first got on VC in 2008 SBS was still taking a beating from many hardcore VC'ers, I didn't get the criticism then, and I don't get it now.  Wilco is band that been around the block, lyrically, sonically and personellwise,  and they can make any album they want to, hell they own the damn label.  I guess folks expected light-hearted poppy tunes with lots of hooks and clever lyrics given the title "Ode to Joy", but no, the band goes and throws out a curve ball maybe hoping the fans can rise to the occasion and appreciate the fact that they're not sitting back on their laurels rehashing the familiar.  I trust Tweedy and the boys to know what they're doing, and Ode grows on me with every new listen.  If you're not into it, that's cool, just think of it was as an experimental album of deep cuts.  

SBS was the first album I really listened to after A.M. I experienced a regrettably long period where I almost completely stopped listening to new music of any kind. It could have had something to do with the birth of my first son. In fact I'm just going with that.

The most regrettable thing for me today is that I knew Jay Bennett and was really excited for him after joining the band. I didn't find out until after he had passed away that he and Wilco had parted ways ... that's how out of the loop I was.

This sounds like Warmest to me.

I'm not saying it's bad, and I'm going to continue to put the work in to warm up to it, but it's not what I was hoping for.

That's OK for sure. I'm not the artist here. I'm the consumer. And hey ... after all, this is still Wilco. I'm going to listen to it and become familiar with the songs.

Also of note: I'm currently battling a sinus infection that's made me nearly (hopefully temporarily) deaf in my right ear, so my listening experience has been accompanied by a frustration that I know I probably can't really hear everything I need to.

I'm cool with there being no shows near me for now. They are obviously doing Midwest/West another time. Can't be everywhere always. 

 

I also think the password for these presales is interesting: Casino Queen. Not referencing a new album. In fact referencing their oldest material. 

I get it. But I really want to see a Wilco show!

I use MusicBee and love it.

WTF Wilco! Nothing in Chicago or St. Louis?

So far there are only dates in October. Maybe November will be added soon? December? Maybe a 4 date run at Chicago Theater in February again?