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I suppose most people who would care about my comments about this show either were there or watched/listened to it on the live stream, so there's probably not a whole lot I can report that folks didn't already experience for themselves. But as I mentioned after Night 1, these multi-night runs are always interesting to see how the crowds and band and set change (or don't) from night to night. I think Wilco has gotten pretty good at presenting a certain show over the years and then varying things just enough to reward people who attend multiple ones without making anyone who might only attend on

It's always a treat to get to see a band like Wilco in a multi-night stand in the same venue because it's fun to see how the shows will evolve, to compare the potential (and actual) differences in setlists and performances and to get a chance to see how a room plays, especially a relatively newly refurbished one like the Palace Theatre. Add the relative familiarity with the band in a market like the Twin Cities and you have a sure-to-be interesting run of shows in store. Night 1 didn't disappoint, while still leaving more room for excitement over the next couple of nights. On the surface, th

Yes, and Glenn has a “percussion” credit as well. It’s hard to tell who played what on which song because the credits are just listed for the entire album. Jeff is credited for “guitar, bass, percussion, vocals” and Spencer for “drums, percussion”. Mavis’ touring band is also credited. As well as Kelly Hogan and Scott Ligon, the latter on clavinet, piano, organ, Wurly (which I believe are these modified mini Wurlitzers Jeff has at the Loft) and guitar.

Where’d you see that? I like it a lot, based on a few spins so far. The bass on it really grabbed me right away. Not sure if Jeff is playing those parts on the album, but it sounds like maybe so? It definitely has a more serious tone, which is to be expected, but it still has that Mavis/Tweedy collaborative spirit about it. Maybe even more so than the other two records, since Mavis co-wrote several of the songs. For me, We Go High and Ain’t No Doubt About It are early highlights but I think this one will be a “grower” in the best sense of the term.

Pretty funny because I don’t think they could give those away when it originally came out on vinyl.

That Neal, he’s pretty great.

And so ends another Wilco tour. It's been a fun few weeks, crossing many states (and three time zones), just to stand here now. Sorry, had to. No major surprises on the final night, other than Julian Lage turning up for a little guest guitar work, but I think a pretty good time was had by all. There were many, many VCers and Wilco regulars in attendance, which makes sense since this initially looked to be the final Wilco show for some time. But I'm sure there will be chiming in before too long... Until then, here was the complete setlist as played (didn't see a printed setlist, so can't s

Sent you a PM with my number. To be honest, from where I was — maybe nine rows back, slightly stage left — the sound wasn't optimal either. My word for is was "boomy." Anyway, I think it was more a function of the room and/or the speaker placement than Stan but yeah I'm glad someone else said so.

I plead guilty this time! Please tell me where to direct the fine... Honestly I can't really think of much else to say about this one that hasn't already been said. I found it kind of amusing that when Jeff first checked in with the audience, he said, "It's been awhile." I mean, I know it had been 20 months since Wilco last played in Atlanta (two shows, no less), but there were other stops on this tour — and elsewhere, I'm sure — where it had been eight years! Just trying to keep perspective, but I'm glad all the Atlantans (ATLiens?) had a good time! Just about the only other thing Jeff

Parking this thread, as usual, until I get a chance to put finger to keyboard... Here was the complete setlist, as played (didn't see a printed setlist, so can't say if there were any changes/omissions): You Are My Face Cry All Day I Am Trying To Break Your Heart> Art Of Almost Pickled Ginger Side With The Seeds If I Ever Was A Child Handshake Drugs Misunderstood (hootenanny arrangement — Nels on lap steel, Pat on banjitar, John on 12-string acoustic) Somebody To Lose War On War Via Chicago Bull Black Nova (acoustic/electric hybrid arrangement) Reservations Impossible Germany Forget The

Let me preface this by saying that 1) I actually had no intentions of getting to this show (only did because I was trying to flee the effects of Hurricane Nate) and 2) I've been fortunate enough to see all but two of the shows so far on this last bit of Wilco touring for a while. I say those things because I'm finding it's a bit difficult for me to write a recap of this Birmingham show and have it fully reflect what I'm sure 95 percent or more of the crowd must have been feeling. But in case anyone feels tempted to tell me to go to less shows or that I'm jaded or whatever, keep in mind that I'

Not to be a wiseass, but I think they attend all their shows...

I had to sit this one out, unfortunately, but no reports from Memphis? Various sources of mine have confirmed that Big Star's Jody Stephens came out and played with the band on both Box Full Of Letters and In The Street (with John taking lead vocals on the latter). And that The Waiting was once again played, hopefully without the first verse lyric mishap from Irving this time. Anyone care to chime in?

Thanks for the info. That would have been kind of a weird choice in that venue, at that point in the set. Way to read the room, dude...indeed.

On a rainy, stormy night in the Dallas metroplex, Wilco closed out its Texas tour-within-a-tour by once again exceeding expectations. Mine anyway, which I have to admit weren't that high. Of all of the venues on the Texas run, this one was probably the one I was looking forward to the least, even though I hadn't been there before — and since it's apparently quite new, I'm guessing that the vast majority of my fellow show attendees hadn't either. Imagine if they took a typical Live Nation amphitheater and put it into a giant airplane hangar and you might come close to envisioning what the Toy

If you liked her album, you probably would have liked her set. She played with a a bassist and drummer and I was glad to actually be able to hear her lyrics clearly. The only other times I've seen her perform have either been before I was familiar with her songs or in clubs where the sound maybe wasn't so great. Anyway, she does have a very unique voice that I know not everyone responded to (including, shall I say, a certain member of this forum who could be described as a young person who likes cherry bombs — sorry, inside joke). But I like her and think she has potential. She said she's abo

If I'm being completely honest, the prospects for tonight's show being a rousing one weren't that great. You could hardly have blamed Wilco if it simply went through the motions on a Monday night in the middle of a year-ending tour in a tertiary market in a fancy new, reserved-seat venue. And, of course, on an absolute crusher of a news day that began with the horrible news from Las Vegas and concluded with the stunning death of Tom Petty. Wilco had played in San Antonio twice before, but it had been more than 10 years since the last time (and more than 20 since an opening set for Sheryl Cro

Planning to, yes!

Yes! Congrats!

**edit: It feels weird to be waking up and writing this while listening to the horrible news about the Las Vegas shooting. Anytime something like this happens, especially at a concert, it makes you feel especially vulnerable. Obviously condolences to all of the victims and those affected by the tragic events.** Apart from Chicago and San Francisco, Austin is probably the city in which Wilco has performed most regularly over the years and in which it has had some of its most receptive audiences. The vast majority of those shows, maybe all, have taken place at gritty general admission venues l

As long as they're not assless, I'm fine with it (I'll let you find an image of that)! Also, perhaps you'd consider adding this guitar as an accessory...

Oh, there are some funny promo pictures of Mike when he was in Lizard Music! I went to their one-off reunion show at a random bar in New Jersey like 10 years ago. Pretty sure Erik Paparazzi, who was in the original incarnation of Mike's old band Pronto was also in Lizard Music. Anyway, there are a couple recordings out there!

Thanks for reading, man. I appreciate it (to everyone who takes a few minutes to do so)! Hopefully more great stuff to come, but I've been pretty happy with the "nuggets" Jeff builds in each night. Face is a good opener, for sure. Maybe someday we'll even get back to the days when they opened with Hell Is Chrome!

Like I said...you'll have to embrace your inner hippie/cosmic cowboy for that, Herr Tatlock! I, for one, can picture you perfectly in a western-style shirt and a Stetson!