Beltmann

Diane, have you seen The Bling Ring? I'd be interested in your take, especially in light of its surface similarities to Spring Breakers.

Reminds me of this guy, who made the Internet rounds years ago (and inspired a feature-length documentary).

I've always assumed that an artist would be pleased to know that some people love and appreciate his lesser-known stuff. If I was Jeff Tweedy, I think I'd much rather play "Blasting Fonda" for an unusually appreciative crowd than "I'm the Man Who Loves You" for the umpteenth time.

I had forgotten about that, but you're right. The board was down for some time (about a week?), and the timing couldn't have been worse: Much of the interaction had already started to migrate to other places such as Facebook, and the crash accelerated the exodus. By the time it returned, much of the discussion had migrated to social media and also a shadow board, and it never quite came back full force. (I'm guilty, too: I probably say more about Wilco on FB than here.) I'm hesitant to place blame anywhere. There are always manifold dynamics at play; ebb-and-flow is both natural and inevi

That 2003 Summerfest show was my first Wilco concert, too. A few years later Wilco played Summerfest again (2006?), and at that one both you and Rosie met me, which was, I assume, nearly as awesome as meeting the band.

I remember that, even though I wasn't a member then. I lurked for a long time before actually joining, post-crash. So I guess I've been frequenting this place for 10 years or more.

I just took a look, too, and you're right--after all this time, the top of that list is still dominated by old-timers. Huh.

I miss WildMercurySound a lot, too. One of my favorite VC'ers back in the day.

This made me laugh out loud, Lou. In terms of posting rate, Tweedy's Gurl was in a Camaro while the rest of us were on skateboards. I miss those old days, but I'm very happy that I've remained in contact with both of you over the years.

Can't agree more! Sorry to hear about your misadventures, Jesse. Hopefully your daughter will remember the joys of Wilco live and forget all the grief.

The '77 movie is definitely the first one. You are clearly dating a lunatic.

Picked up the CD today... just started listening now. I loved the last album, and this sounds pretty great so far.

Nice! That collection was great fun to scroll through. (I own four of the featured shirts.)

That was a fantastic episode--I've never forgotten it. That version of "Handshake Drugs" still, to this day, remains among my favorites.

As always, huge thanks!!!

Between this place and Facebook, tonight was like the old days of VC listening parties. Thanks, people!

"Blasting Fonda" would be somethin'. I remember going to a Tweedy solo show once about 10 years ago, and had three or four chestnuts in the back of my mind as wishful thinking. He played all of 'em, including "Fonda." (I don't remember the others, except for "Dash 7.")

Yep. My wife suggested we go as an anniversary gift to ourselves. In related news, my wife is awesome.

Oh, I gotta request it for Chicago...

Funny... some of us were saying the same thing on Facebook. I've never warmed to "Impossible Germany," despite my deep admiration for its nuance and technique. "Laminated Cat" is probably top five for me. I remember acquiring one of the DVD Project discs about 10 years ago, and just watching this song over and over and over...

Agreed. Fantastic.

Summerteeth is getting heavy representation--which means I'm happy.

Maybe that's it. If so, it was substantially louder on the broadcast.

Have they been doing it that way live for awhile? They definitely did not play it that way the last time I saw the band.