kidsmoke

Very cool! I spotted a robin yesterday, fat and sassy.

Here's the reply from WilcoWorld: "It's easy to transfer tickets - it's essentially just a bar code that you can forward to someone else." I hope that helps get it resolved.

I've never heard of any difficulty transferring tickets. Let me see if I can find something out for you.

This sounds like a blast! How was it?

I'll see you in the front row at SSF! Ohmme are terrific!

I still have the trio of foil gods she made for me. I dust them tenderly. Miss you, Nat.

Not only is Jeff an absolutely wonderful mentor, I have heard rumors that the recent "A Star is Born" was modeled on his stage life! That's right, Bradley Cooper's marvelous performance is all based on Jeff. Only in this version Jeff had the good sense to get away from the drugs. Much happier ending. And also (let's be clear) there is no romance between the stars of this particular "A Star is Born", just very deep affection. But, c'mon! Other than those minor details, this whole story is just the best version yet of "A Star is Born"!!! You're a STAR, Sarah! Please help to spread this s

Look down and to the left.

Sarah, I remember you growing up here on Via Chicago, and even early on when you were about 14, it was clear that you were a kid with a brain and a passion for this band. I could not possibly be happier at how this Wilco story has spun out! You were absolutely wonderful with Jeff tonight, and I could tell he thought so too. I still have a case of warm fuzzies from watching you. Be very proud. Another successful Via Chicago graduate!

I LOVE Sacks' writing! And I can't believe I haven't read that! He is so good at making science into a fascinating story. True story: i once gave an Oliver Sacks book to Jeff Tweedy. ("The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat") No idea if he ever read it, but it was so good I wanted to share.

Natalie can't be forgotten. She was a force of nature. I love that she lives on here, despite that her life was unfairly cut short. I miss her.

You guys are cracking me up!

I have GOT to see this! Have a great time.

Good job! Wish I could be there!

VC cats always land on their feet! I hope the new gig goes well, congratulations!

This will be so fun for you both!

They are better each time I see them!

Jealous! Have a great show!

Well, temperature is certainly a theme Jeff could run with for years. He hasn't even touched the cold spectrum! (Cool, Chilly, Frigid...) And there's Balmy! Or Temperate, or Inclement...So Warmest is certainly possible.

You're right. I got to go to one of the recent Loft groups, and Jeff told us about Warmer coming in the Spring. He explained that he "didn't want to do another double album", so he split it into two. But the music of Warm and Warmer comes from the same time period, same sessions. He sang a moving "Orphan" for us that day at our mini-concert. What a song to hear so intimately! I have been joking that the upcoming Wilco album will be called either "HOT!" or "OUCH!" You know, "Warm", "Warmer"..... A kidsmoke kids. Also: Warmer in the Spring? This joke writes itself!

I wish I could be going, but all my shiny dimes are being hoarded for Solid Sound this year. Everybody who's going, have a magnificent time! (Of course you will!)

Well crap, so much winning, huh?! Where's this robust economy I keep hearing about? Seems like everybody I know is living paycheck to paycheck and cobbling together part-time jobs to approximate a "real" paycheck! I'm so sorry to hear all the lousy news going around, but each of you is a smart and resourceful person so I expect you will land on your feet, and hopefully be better off with some new position. But I'm sorry for all the stress and self-doubt that goes with these transitions! Hang in there, and know that we're pulling for you!

Well thank the stars for a reprieve, if true. I hope this works out for the best for you, and something better awaits. Good luck, Jon.

HahahahaHA! I should clarify; the crappy overplayed hit single to which I referred was of course the Foreigner smash. Wilco has no hit singles, as everyone knows. Which somehow only endears them to us more deeply. As Jeff would say, "California Stars doesn't count." Or as I would say, who needs hits when your fans just want you to be you?!! Never change, Wilco. I thought someone would suggest Cold Slope. But is this a Winter Wilco, or another season Wilco in Winter guise? I love the songs suggested and your analyses! Yes on all of Sky Blue Sky! Especially the title song.