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Went to a Wilco show and an Autumn Defense show broke out. Haha. Apparently the M's got held up at the border and couldn't make it in time for their opening set, so the Autumn Defense (acoustic duo version) capably filled in. That definitely set the tone for a fun, loose last night of the tour. More comments possibly to follow later... Autumn Defense opening set: new song-Magnificent Is Your Common Sense (first line of song, probably not title) Silence The Sun In California Written In the Snow new song-The City Bells (with Glenn Kotche, Nels Cline, Jeff Tweedy and Mikael Jorgensen on percus

As you can probably infer from Brianne's excellent setlist report, it was a very enjoyable show tonight in Freddy (is that what people from here call it?). The Playhouse is a nice, intimate theater -- somewhere around 750 capacity -- but people were on their feet from the start and remained that way throughout for the most part. Personally the highlights for me were obviously the debut of another new song as well as hearing Radio Cure for the first time in ages (even if Jeff had to politely shush a couple of girls talking near the front of the stage during one of the quiet parts). But as far

I can't speak for anyone else, but I almost completely agree with you on all counts. My reporting about the technical issues wasn't meant as trying to slam the band or anything, just reporting what did in fact happen. I totally respect that, for many, this was the first chance to see Wilco live and I mentioned how the crowd was very enthusiastic despite the few technical glitches. And personally I would never complain about a setlist--you'll never see me screaming out any requests because whatever they want to play is ultimately fine with me. As someone writing a review of the show, though,

Wow, Brianne was quick posting that setlist. Great job! Well, I guess I can add some comments about the show. The Alderney Landing Events Plaza is basically a big outdoor stage at one end of a huge building that houses the ferry terminal for the Halifax-Dartmouth ferry as well as a bunch of other stuff. Anyway, the stage looks out on a great view of Halifax harbor and Jeff commented on how lucky the Haligonians and Dartmouthians were to live in such a beautiful place. "Atlantic Canada rules!" he said, to plenty of cheers from the crowd. Apparently the show was a pretty big deal for the lo

just out of curiosity, you mean that if there was something wrong with your baby, you'd go out and look for a different one?

I didn't realize that you were the Brood pimper, T. (I do know that you're a Wrens pimper.) Anyway, too bad you didn't swing by the show that night--it was a nice, relaxed atmosphere and they closed with Powderfinger and Ring of Fire. I agree, though, that the Aeolian Hall looked deserted from the outside. It took me a while to even find the entrance! We'll definitely have to say hi some other time... Yeah, EB -- it's a group, not a guy -- apparently got switched to later in the program. So that's why they didn't go on until so late. I got out of the Wilco show and cabbed it over there and

No problem, man. Just trying to do my part. And no, Judy, no PFK for me this time. And alas, no crepes either. But I did have a nice smoked meat sandwich at Ben's, does that count?

First of all, for setlist purposes (and no one else probably cares about this besides Rob), the newest song that I had been calling "There's a Light" should probably be switched to "What Light," which is how the band has it written on its setlists. I guess I had been slightly mishearing the chorus, which goes, "There's a light, what light/There's a light, what light/Inside of you." I thought it had been "one light." The coolest thing about What Light tonight was the way Jeff kept singing the chorus as he backed away from the microphone, and that ended up being how the song faded out. It soun

Setlist first, with some brief comments to follow... The Late Greats IATTBYH Hell is Chrome Handshake Drugs A Shot in the Arm new song-Impossible Germany Company In My Back Jesus, etc. Walken Theologians War on War At Least That's What You Said Misunderstood new song-What Light Hummingbird ----------------------------- Spiders (Kidsmoke) Airline to Heaven Forget the Flowers Kingpin ----------------------------- Heavy Metal Drummer I'm The Man Who Loves You> Monday I'm A Wheel

Awww, I would have loved to say hello. Someday... I was down there for a little bit -- at least long enough to say hi to Wendy, who was also coming down from the balcony -- but I did book out of there shortly thereafter to go over to that Six Shooter showcase that someone else mentioned. I had told the Elliott Brood guys that I would try to make it over there to see them. Turns out I should have hung out at Centennial a little longer 'cause EB didn't go on until like 12:30 a.m. and didn't finish until about 2. I reiterate my hearty recommendation that people should check them out if they eve

Not to respond to my own post, but I wanted to correct one of my posts from the Toronto show. Regarding the new song, which I'm calling There's a Light, a more accurate set of lyrics for the first couple of verses are: You feel like singing a song You want other people to sing along Just sing what you feel Don't let anyone say it's wrong You try to paint a picture Not sure which colors belong Just paint what you see Don't let anyone say it's wrong And then part of the chorus definitely goes: There's a light, what light There's a light, what light Inside of you After getting a second

Seemed like there was much better energy tonight than last, owing mostly to the GA standing crowd and, to a lesser extent, more than a few American ringers in the crowd, especially up front. As the band was leaving the stage after the main set, someone threw at them a Canadian flag on which was written "Wilco is cock." I personally wish that old, old joke would be put to rest, but the guys had some fun with the flag during the encores, at one point draping it over Jeff like a cape. Haha. Setlist as follows: new song-What Light The Late Greats Misunderstood Far, Far Away Company In My Back

No Faggy. Maybe one of those others we were discussing... As for the new song, it's definitely on the ballad end of things. But I liked it. I don't know how else to put it, but to me it had a "bright" melody and that goes along with the lyrics. I guess you could say Beatlesque, which is obviously a pretty generic description. There's no big solos or anything by Nels, just mostly Jeff on an acoustic with the other guys supporting him. Like some of the other new ones, if this makes any sense, I'm maybe more impressed by their arrangements than the actual songs themselves at this point. Whateve

In terms of Jeff interacting with the crowd, it was one of those nights when he didn't for the first 50 minutes or so of the show. And then it was pretty much the usual, "Hello. Is everybody having a good time?" Usually that lack of banter is a sign that things are going well, but he must have seen or sensed something he didn't like because after I'm The Man Who Loves You, Jeff said, "Is this a Sunday night or something? Is it the seats? What do we have to do?" And shortly thereafter, something like, "If we don't see more energy out of you motherf*ckers, we just won't come back out," which sou

A pretty eventful night (if somewhat low-energy crowd)--another new song played for the first time live, Jeff calling the audience motherf*ckers...and then apologizing, setting the protocol for the next Toronto show, etc. Setlist first, some comments to follow: new song-There's A Light* IATTBYH Handshake Drugs new song-Impossible Germany A Shot in the Arm At Least That's What You Said Misunderstood> Wishful Thinking Airline To Heaven Hesitating Beauty Walken (Talking To Myself About You) Theologians I'm The Man Who Loves You Jesus, etc. Hummingbird --------------------------------

So did anyone who was at the show happen to notice a certain elegant guitarist sitting in for the first third of the Black-Eyed Snakes' opening set? (The BES are an excellent side project of Low's Alan Sparhawk, by the way.) Anyway, despite his attempts at going incognito with a black cabbies' cap and sunglasses, that was indeed Nels. He seemed like he had a good time. I'm not sure if Nels was leaving anyway, but about a third of way into their set Alan seemed to be having some problems with one of his guitar cords, so Nels gave him his and left the stage at that point. Alan said, "Put you

First of all, props to the venue for allowing those who wanted to stand to come fill in the pit area. I would prefer that Wilco almost always play general admission venues, but realistically with the level the band is at now, I think a venue like the Burton Cummings (no relation to Dick Cummings ) is the best possible compromise. You can come stand if you want or you can sit if you want. Everyone's happy. Props also to the Winnipeg crowd. Considering the band had played here all of two times previously -- once as a headliner -- most of the people around me were dancing and singing along. And

Having gotten another listen to Impossible Germany tonight, I feel a little more confident saying a few things about it now. First off, I was almost right on the lyrics I quoted last night. That part goes, "This is still new to me/It's not what I planned/Impossible Germany/Unlikely Japan." Then there's another sequence that goes, "But this is what love is for/to put us in place/Gorgeous alone/and face to face." Another line I caught was something like, "The fundamental problem/I need to say/is I know you're not listening." Upon further reflection, in terms of describing the song, I would s

She does seem to have a freakish knack that way, doesn't she?

I told him that he and Sooz would make quite a pair! And second album, but after a night's sleep I'm not sure how confident I am in my LF comparison-it was just one of the first thoughts that popped into my head.

As for comparisons, I dunno. It's hard for me to compare songs other than tempo. It's definitely not a rave-up rocker like Dreamer In My Dreams or a punky number like Outtasite or I'm A Wheel. I guess I want to say Ashes of American Flags, but probably only because of the Nels solo. I'd have to get another listen to it to make any sort of decent comparison comment, though. Not that I like to compare songs anyway, but actually my first thought was that it sounded almost like a Loose Fur song. But I'm so bad at describing songs, so who knows? Oh, and Jen, I meant straightforward as in tempo

Wow, where to begin? Well, first off, Jeff came on stage wearing a seersucker suit...and a big black moon boot over his lower right leg! He proceeded to hobble around most of the night. Poor guy. There was this white chair on stage all night behind Nels that had a cool-looking Wilco design on it (apparently drawn or painted by one of the band's techs) and Jeff apparently had doctor's orders to sit down for the show. Instead he toughed it out like a hockey player, though it couldn't have been easy to negotiate all of his pedals with that boot on. Obviously there wasn't much of a Hummingbird

No, I like the ravioli actually. Well, like might be a bit strong.

Suffice it to say, I think you guys have been outed as hardcore.