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Nicely Done!

Canceled shows so stink for those that have tickets....but, I do understand the decision. SNL only tapes 20 live shows a season now. It's an honor to be selected as the musical act at this point. If you look at the list of recent performers, Wilco is one the smaller acts in terms of national recognition. It would be very difficult to turn this down. Plus, they get to perform 2 songs. (furiously setting tivo)

Thank you for posting this!

With an opener, I would think it would be one set. A 23 song set with a 1 song encore is a big format change from the "standard" show.

Not literally, but in a strange sick way, yeah.

One by One Blood of the Lamb Just A Kid Cars Can't Escape Magazine Called Sunset yummmmmmmm....gravy!

I thought Dreamer was the perfect way to close the residency. The lyrics are so appropriate.

That's great news!! Congrats and have fun. Thanks for the quick bios. You guys were a huge part of a legendary week!

GREAT SHOTS!!!!

It's amazing how much the wind has shifted all the letters. Since yesterday, the bottom now reads SOLDO UT.

The 8th encore...stand alone Panthers...highlight of the show! Whew! I'm exhausted!

I'd like to hear Let's Not Get Carried Away, but: There's a lot of other places to be A lot of things I would rather be doing A lot of songs id love to sing But I know that you would just ruin it Those lyrics might offend people!!

Oh yeah.. she knows it David Puddy...I'm glad to see these went to someone that really wants to be there! Good work! Gonna paint your face?

I got a pair. There is another one still there

Louie... Could you start a thread asking the band to play a 5 night residency every year? kthxbye

The Saturday night Rock Set was some of the best Wilco I've ever seen. You can throw in every rock cliche on this one; ripped the roof off the joint, heads exploded. It all happened. And it all ended with the most beautiful The Lonely 1. Aaaaah. I hope they repeat Monday on Monday. Greg Kot should check out Wilcobase or read it more closely. He says in his blog

Hmmm....I think I'll just stick with photographing myself outside your office.

Manhattan Brooklyn Red Bank, NJ NYC area gets Wilco love.

Agreed. One of the best shows I attended. 9/16 from that run is solid as well.

Mistake... Poor Places>Down By The River>Misunderstood

I was on the phone on a business call and pulled up two on TM. I couldn't end the call with "Excuse me. I've got to run to the Vic and pick up concert tickets" , so I bought 'em online even though I'm right around the corner from the Vic and it kills me to pay $20 in service fees. I couldn't risk losing the tix but thought that there were probably many onsale and I threw away $20. All I can say is keep checking. Often the Vic has tickets the afternoon of the show and they won't show up on TM.

Tickets are back on sale. Just got a pair.

Waited until after XMas to get tix, and show is now sold out.

You can see the stage from about 75% of the venue. The sell the space behind the bar on the back of the floor which ends up becoming an area that people stand around and chat. If you don't like the pit, the first rail back is a nice spot. Most of the balcony is ok, except for the top. Jam Productions has been reserving the front four rows of the balcony for their guests and band guests lately. As for the mosh-pit, I only find Wilco mosh-pits dangerous when Louie B is there!

Looks like the auction is on, but the limit is now 20 people. Wasn't it 30 in the past? Could be a typo since the date is wrong. http://www.secondcity.com/news.php?id=631 Auction Items Announced for Letters to Santa Benefit! The Second City That Never Sleeps: Letters to Santa 24-Hour Benefit has announced auction items for this year's event on December 3 - 4 beginning at 7:00pm in The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 N Wells, 2nd Floor of Piper's Alley). Auction Items include: * A Schubas' VIP pass, which gets a person and a guest into any non-sold out show at Schubas anytime fo