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Got my Ticket about halfway back on the floor, YIPPY!

This is really gonna be a good time, I can feel it -Beck

Does that mean Beck said that? Or you're named Beck? Or Beck's gonna be there!? (In which case, OMG!)

(Sorry, don't mean to rain on your excitement. I'm trying to get to 1,000 posts... )

anyone have any parking tips for me?

make sure to feed the meter. and don't bump the car in front of you.

OK, as promised, here is my supremely crappy "review"! Caution: spoilers!!!

Don't sell yourself short...that was an awesome review! In some ways, it sounds kind of similar in tone to the Sunken Treasure film, which makes sense since it was the same director/crew/etc. But I mean in the sense of giving you a feel for what it's like being out on the road in a different town every night--basically what you said. How long did the whole thing run?

Interesting that they decided to finish up with the 9:30 show because obviously that was the first show they filmed. Actually the whole thing is backwards, chronologically. I'm sure there's a good reason for that, but it's an interesting progression. Because to show the wear and tear of the road, it would seem like you would want to move in more chronological order. It was by the time of the Cain's show that Jeff was really struggling with his voice. The previous night in Houston, which they didn't film, was the most I've ever seen him struggle vocally.

I remember the faux Grammy and the bra in Washington! Was there any mention or footage of "John Stirot's Fan Club" from the Tipitina's shows?

Oh, and Cain's...still the only venue I've ever been to where you can buy a six-pack at the bar. That alone makes it unique, if not altogether great for DUI rates in Tulsa.

I managed to get in an order for Summerteeth and Being There this morning before they got taken down. They must have been removing as I was placing the order because when I went back to add A.M., it was gone.

I already own the everything on vinyl, so I don't really care one way or the other. More than anything, I'm just curious about what will happen with my order -- if it gets cancelled or just delayed or whatever. Currently they're just listed as being "backordered." Haven't gotten any sort of notice that what I ordered is no longer available...if it ever was.

so, when they say "better book a flight to spain or it's 'see you in june'", does that mean a summer tour is going to happen? for sure?

i would imagine they are going to play some shows this summer, yes. i mean, they do have a new record coming out.

It seems that all of the Wilco titles have been taken down from the Music Direct site now. Or at least I can't seem to find them.

Long shot, but I've got a spare ticket -- it's a terrific seat, trust me -- for Saturday's (2/28) Bang on a Can All-Stars show with special guest Glenn Kotche. The show is at the Kimmel Center (Perelman Theater) in Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m.

I paid $37.50, including fees/service charges, but I'll take $30. Or make me an offer. Send me a PM if interested and I'll give you the exact seat location.

You can find more information about the program here.

Has anyone else noticed a mystery man behind Pat in the trailer? You can see him crouching down behind Glenn and Pat playing a single maraca when we see Pat throw his maraca in the air and catch it.

Can't say for sure, but it's probably one of their techs.

The show they did with Jay Reatard at the Bottom Lounge after Pitchfork Fest last year was kind of insane. I got a ticket to see them at Maxwell's this time around, which should be a good place to see them!

Would also like to catch the BBQ Show sometime. Had a chance a few months ago, but didn't make it.

I might humbly recommend No Other Love, his 2002 release on New West. I think that was the first Prophet solo record I picked up (after seeing him open for someone...maybe Old 97's?) and I really dug it. "Summertime Thing" from that disc is a great song.

He also put out some sort of tribute to Waylon Jennings fairly recently that I picked up but haven't had a chance to listen to yet...

I know Jeff has said in interviews that he has sort of kept tabs on A Hawk and a Hacksaw because of Jeremy Barnes and his connection with Neutral Milk Hotel, so it's not a huge surprise to see them slotted as the support act for this tour. I can't say I'm extremely familiar with their music and I bet a lot of people will be like, WTF, but I'm interested to see/hear them.

Remember there was a time when you'd have to wait weeks, if not months to get a recording of a show? And you'd have to trade or B&P with someone and

Froggie (and anybody else fortunate enough to be in Melbourne), you should definitely check out one of those shows with Nels Cline/Tim Berne/Jim Black trio. That's a great band that doesn't get to play together often, if ever. Berne and Black are both New York-based, and I especially dig Black's percussion. Something to see, for sure.

Nels also joined Jeff for Dash 7 at in NYC on the solo tour at the Tribecca Performing Arts Center! That was sweet!!!!

Yeah, forgot that one. I was there, too. Oops.

it actually leaked already.

Here's the complete setlist for Night 2 at the Vic:

new song-You and I

One By One

More Like The Moon

new song-I Will, I Will (or I'll Fight, according to the setlist?)

Radio King

A Magazine Called Sunset

Simple Twist of Fate [bob Dylan]

Spiders (Kidsmoke)

The Long Cut

At My Window Sad and Lonely

So Much Wine [Handsome Family]

I'm Always in Love

I'm The Man Who Loves You

New Madrid

Someday Soon

Blasting Fonda

Fake Plastic Trees [Radiohead]

-----intermission/pee break-----

All The Same To Me

Pecan Pie

ELT

IATTBYH

Wilco The Song

The Ruling Class

I Wanna Be Your Dog [stooges]

Jesus, etc.

Be Not So Fearful [bill Fay]

A Shot in the Arm

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Hoodoo Voodoo

California Stars

Dreamer In My Dreams [played at edge of stage w/o PA system]

Here was the complete setlist:

Remember The Mountain Bed

The Community Song

new song-Everlasting Everything

Lost Love

Thirteen [big Star]

Box Full of Letters

Muzzle of Bees

Hummingbird

Airline to Heaven

Love and Mercy [brian Wilson]

No More Poetry

Simple Twist of Fate [bob Dylan]

Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again)

I Can't Keep From Talking

Hate It Here

Should've Been In Love

Summer Teeth

-----intermission/pee break-----

Someday, Some Morning, Sometime

Laminated Cat

Wilco The Song

Casino Queen

Jesus, etc.

Gun

California Stars

We've Been Had

Kingpin

Fake Plastic Trees [Radiohead]

Heavy Metal Drummer

I'm The Man Who Loves You

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The Thanks I Get (played at edge of stage w/o PA system)

nels did the same a few times didnt he?. (when he opened for jeff)

Thanks to Wilcobase, we are reminded that Nels joined Jeff on lap steel and dobro for what must have been a pretty great encore at the solo show at the University of Chicago on 2/25/06: In A Future Age (with Nels on dobro)/Dash 7 (with Nels on dobro)/When The Roses Bloom Again (with Nels on lap steel)/Airline To Heaven (with Nels on lap steel)/Walk On (with Nels on dobro). That is one show I am very sad to have missed!

Glenn opened most of the shows on that tour, as I recall, but Nels did join Jeff for a few songs on the couple of other occasions when he was opening (SF and LA).

Just because Mike is in the house doesn't necessarily mean that any collaboration will happen. People shouldn't go in expecting it, although if they did "Another Man's Done Gone" or something, I certainly wouldn't complain.

Pronto opening just makes sense considering their record just got an official release and these Northeast shows are all pretty easy to get to from NYC.

Ah, Nels...a completist's nightmare but never, ever boring...

(I refer to the "News" portion of his Web site, which seems to be down at the moment, but where he recently posted details on a dizzying number of upcoming projects. Including a mention that the new Wilco record "might come out in July." Maybe someone will notice that tidbit tucked away in this little thread, or maybe not.)

What's the deal with Terminal 5, Paul? I haven't been there yet but they seem to get a lot of good bands. Is it too big to enjoy the shows?

Yeah, it's a Bowery Presents venue so they do get some good bands. Basically once bands have outgrown Bowery Ballroom and Webster Hall, they seem to move them over to Terminal 5. It's a big space with three levels in the middle of nowhere (right off the West Side highway). The couple of shows I've seen there I've just made it a point to get there early and get up close and it was fine, but I can imagine it would kind of suck if you were in the back, especially on the main floor. So basically, like most places, I feel like if you get up pretty close, it's OK; otherwise, probably not so great.

Getting out of Terminal 5 after a show can be somewhat disastrous as well. Can't imagine how that place doesn't violate some sort of fire code.

Radio City?! Wow..seems large...thanks for the dates! I am looking forward ot the tour!

Yeah, Radio City is kind of a bummer but what are you gonna do? They've become one of those bands that's transcended the age groups (i.e. they're popular with both teens/college kids and with older NPR-type folks). They sold out Hammerstein when they last played there, didn't they? And that was like two years ago. Not many other places to go in NYC after you start selling out Hammerstein.

If I can find a decent ticket, I'll try to go to Radio City. But all I was pulling up in presale was Row A and B, which isn't bad (remember at Radio City, it goes AAA-DDD, then AA-ZZ, then A-Z) but one would hope to be able to do a little better.

Fwiw, I certainly don't have many great things to say about Terminal 5, but their show there the day after Election Day was pretty awesome.

Ben opened some shows for Jeff on his solo tour in 2001 (he did at Irving Plaza in New York, at least), and I believe they had a dandy old time.

Extra kudos to Ben for giving props to "Pick Up The Change."

Not to be nitpicky, but it's Zankel Hall fwiw.

Good news about the back catalogue. Boo about Bunkhouse.

Just curious. Only found out today about the Vic shows and grabbed some tix for Friday.

Pretty sure it's doors at 7 and show at 8.