kidsmoke

I'm very happy with this lineup! 

22 hours ago, Tweedling said:

Funny how time slips away. 18 years here as well. I don’t visit too much but it’s so cool to see some familiar folks still participating and that makes me feel good. I wanted to drop a few lines to agree with you, TCP. This site has blessed me in so many ways. From new music to old music, tablature to file sharing, disagreements to agreements and everything in between. I wonder if some of the newer cats know how crazy this place used to get. Hahaha When I take in how the world seems to be operating these days it’s nice to visit a familiar place like this and reassure myself that what I see on tv and internet media is not a real reflection of our  world. Kidsmoke, Beltmann, Analogman, tongue-tied lightning very cool to see you all here. 

Great to see you as well, Tweedling! 

I'm loving these detailed reviews!

4 hours ago, bböp said:

 
This is the kind of content people come to Via Chicago to be mystified by. Certainly not any of my idiotic ramblings…

 

I never upload photos, but I shall try to add one of our Stan from last night since I am indeed a Stan stan:

 

 

This makes me happy. Who doesn't love Stan?! He deserves that trophy and all that love.

I'm a few days late because how do you folks keep up with yourselves? Anyway this is 4 days past but I'm still starry-eyed and dazzled from last Friday, seeing the brilliant Evie Sands and band at The Mint, a tiny club in L.A.

From the moment their set began, I was transported, outside myself and totally happy. You music addicts know exactly what I'm referring to. I was just so happy it was stupid. What an amazing and connected band Evie has, and what a force of nature she is!!!

When they come around, you go see them. Don't miss them. Wow. I still can't keep the smile off my face. This is what music is for.

Love you, Evie! Rock on!!!

Thanks always for the insightful and detailed reviews that let those of us not able to be there, still "be there".  You have a gift for capturing the mood.

12 hours ago, Chez said:

Gotta say that the MBV cover was pretty great.

 Agreed!

Rest in peace, Shane.

Congratulations!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Even in dark times, there is always so much to be thankful for. Today we take stock of our blessings. Be happy. 

I'd say these setlists are typical of setlists introducing a new album. Their priority is to present the new songs, while simultaneously including past favorites the audience will hope to hear. This early in a tour of a new album, it's unreasonable to think they won't stick to a fairly tight setlist to fit it all in. We'll see the setlists expand & loosen up once everyone around Wilco World has had a chance to hear their newest. First things first.

I've seen several shows from the current tour and they were all pretty satisfying. I thought the "Cousin" material was strong and captivating, but it was nice then to slip inside a familiar favorite like Handshake Drugs or something unexpected from that vast back catalog. They have a lot of songs to remember at this point!

Anyway, catch them down the line a bit when their focus is less strongly on Cousin, and you'll get more of that mix you're hoping for. I don't think anyone in this band could be called lazy. Right now they're more "focused".

8 hours ago, Chez said:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday:  Drive-By Truckers @ Pappy & Harriet's

 

Flying to San Diego tomorrow morning, getting picked up at the airport by my oldest son and we're driving to Pioneertown for three nights of DBT-mania.  We're staying with my college roommate who lives in the Palm Springs area.  Can't wait.    

Have you been to Pappy & Harriet's before? You're in for such a treat! If you're having dinner beforehand, I recommend their flat iron steak. Have fun!
If you have time, drive on down the road past P&H for about 10 minutes...don't turn off at the curve, stay to the straight-ahead road. In about 10 minutes, on your right, you'll come to a very cool pile-up of rock formations close to the roadway, and fun to climb up. No gear needed, it's just a hill with paths worn into it. Neat views! 

6 hours ago, KevinG said:

not so much still life, but still autographed CD. This is when I saw the band perform at WMMM (Triple M in Madison WI) early 2002 iirc

I loved that era when the band was just Jeff, John, Glenn, and LeRoy. What a handsome little treasure of those times!

14 hours ago, Brian F. said:

That is Mikael's handwriting. Are you are a graphologist?

 

The full story is that Donna wasn't able to make it out to L.A. for the signing and asked if I might be able to get a CD signed for her. Mikael was the first person seated at the table. I said, "Hi, Mikael!" He smiled and said hello, displaying no special enthusiasm for me. But when I told him that the CD was actually for Donna a.k.a. Kidsmoke, he lit up and exclaimed, "Donna!" And then he wrote exactly that on the CD.

Now see, Brian, knowing how shy you are, I was going to just leave you as the unmensch-ioned mensch! 

But it's such a good story and warms my heart. Thank you again for doing the legwork to secure this little beauty. 

And love to the Wilcoes as always.

12 hours ago, ZiggyBratwurst said:

I'm kinda distracted by the knife. Love that handle.

Part of a set my sister gifted me. A great stabby little knife! 

3 hours ago, 5hake1t0ff said:

I'm stuck wondering what you cook in such a diminutive oven, but I'll recover.

I haven't had much of an appetite lately. 

4 minutes ago, Brian F. said:

It's an abstract still life.

What, you people have no imaginations? Fill in the blanks! 

8 hours ago, Marijn said:

So... where's the still life?

Sorry! I didn't notice that it hadn't uploaded the photo! Thanks for tipping me off. 

Those of you lined up at the Bellwether tonight will hopefully have no issues with line management tonight. My husband Bob has been a house manager and so poor house management bugs him. Last night he sought out the house manager and paid his compliments to the venue, as due, but told her about the line fiasco. It appeared to be accidental, in that the restaurant doors upstairs had apparently been, ah, 'left open" by the restaurant security, and people up there just took advantage of it and streamed in early, having already been ID-checked at the restaurant. Vanessa, the House Manager, was very apologetic and assured us it would be corrected tonight.
I can't be there, but I hope that's the case.

12 hours ago, Albert Tatlock said:

I for one vote for a return of the Goth version of HMD. (FYI this is not a joke - I can't remember where I got it but it is in my iTunes and must be out there "playing Joy Division covers beautiful and alone")

 

Ta.

This was in San Francisco on January 12, 2003 at the Great American Music Hall. That bouncy wooden floor was MOVING that night! I remember it was a quick show before they headed to Australia on tour. That is a terrific recording...that whole show! Jeff was so funny singing that goth version in his gothiest voice, and then he ended by posing, frozen, as if crucified, his head dropped. And held that position for a beat, then morphed back into Jeff, grinning, saying, "See? That's how I shoulda done it!" or something like that. It was a gloriously funny moment.

On 10/11/2023 at 1:49 PM, chaslor said:

For anyone sitting on the fence, here's a Solid recap of photos from 2010, 2011 and 2022. Gallery limitations forced me to break into two galleries. Enjoy, please let me know what you think...

 

https://www.charlesharris.photography/solidsound

 

https://www.charlesharris.photography/solidsound2

Your photography is so gorgeous it makes me look at my own photos with a bit of horror.  Nice to know someone is out there capturing the glory with real skill. Thanks always for sharing!

13 hours ago, used_to_be said:

great stuff, Charles!  Hoping to make it to SS this year... a first!

You HAVE to come!

It looks like a wonderful squad of Wilco fans is assembling in L.A. for tomorrow's show at the brand-new Bellwether. Can't wait to see you all!!!

Here's a few more. 

A few photos from Friday night.