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Hadn't seen anything about this, so figured I'd post a link (just noticed it's a mobile link so hopefully it works on regular computers, but if not, I'm sure you can find the story on The Hollywood Reporter site)... http://m.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wilco-this-40-judd-apatow-383991

I meant that it's interesting that they're paying tribute to Levon by recreating or re-enacting something that he was never a fan of. And a portion of the proceeds are going to benefit the fund to save his barn and home and keep the Midnight Ramble sessions going. I'm not criticizing it, just trying to point out that it's a little weird that they're choosing to honor Levon by rehashing an event he never really liked. But what else could they do, I guess?

Er, apparently I've been to 600 of those so I guess it's more or less accurate... Sounds like a great way to close out the latest European excursion! Glad you guys got to hang out, and sorry I couldn't be there with you (especially to see some drunken Norwegian Gaslight Anthem fans). I definitely think the European Solid Sound express should happen, though. There are at least a few beering spots in town, O Queenie — and I hope you've arrived back home safely, by the way. All best to Mrs. Queenie.

The irony, of course, being that Levon hated the whole Last Waltz thing...at least according to his memoir.

Yeah, it was interesting when I saw that on the setlist "Wilco" posted on Facebook. I believe Elena is one of the promoters they work with in Spain; the band has sometimes referred to "Olga and Elena" helping them out in Spain in interviews and such. How did she do?

Damn, that's a pricey ticket. I'd hate to see what the going rate is for a "big" foreign act...

They've should've gotten Daan... I saw Sky Blue Sky got played as well, if Wilco's Facebook setlist is to be believed (which sometimes it's not). If so, a couple of pretty good nuggets for Stuttgart. Thanks for the report, O Queenie!

Oh, really? That kind of takes some of the "bite" out of that encore. Too bad...

Scott Amendola just posted on Facebook that the Nels Cline Singers will be doing a four-night residency at Duende in Oakland in January! (It's Jan. 23-26, to be exact.) Crossposting from the event page... "Each night of this residency will feature two sets of music: The first by the trio exploring music new and old; the second collaborating with a different special guest! Special guests to be announced closer to the shows." Ticket info (already on sale) and more details on the gigs here.

My new fave expression...Bloody Dundonians!

Man, he *always* steals my wallet and the will to live...

Ah. I defer to your expertise in all matters Eurosport, sir!

Good find, Major General! Enjoyed reading that. Too bad our resident Scot (aka Señor Queenie) isn't seeing any of these Italian/Spanish gigs, I don't think, so he can report back on his countrymen. I often wonder how the support slots for some of these European shows are doled out. Doesn't seem to be any discernible connection between the HJs and Wilco, so perhaps it's up to the promoters? I see that a different act, Ozark Henry, is slotted to open the upcoming German gigs.

Grazie mille, guys. Or how you say in Deutschland? I wish I could send Lotti in my stead, but I fear that the level of beer consumption might not be the same... To the bigots!

I love Google Translate. "The group will be in ugly." Sounds about right. "...two songs which at the time did talk about for the texts that not all frowned upon. The bigots." Indeed.

I'm not in Italia, much to my chagrin, but noticed that Wilco HQ posted this on Wilcoworld (and tweeted a link to such). So I'm just cross-posting here, though I sort of doubt there will be many comments. But anyone who was there, or can offer some insight about the gig...by all means, chime in! The setlist, as posted on Wilcoworld (I assume it's accurate, though I can't personally verify): One Sunday Morning (Song For Jane Smiley's Boyfriend) Poor Places Art Of Almost I Might At Least That's What You Said Handshake Drugs Wishful Thinking Impossible Germany Born Alone Via Chicago Whole Lov

Thanks, man! Appreciate it.

Just found this one on LP in LA yesterday for 20 bucks! UK Rough Trade pressing. And I saw a test pressing of it in another shop today for 50...

Well, I'm sure plenty of folks will have insights to share about this one so I'll just do the basics for now... The Bowl is a pretty iconic venue, of course, and it was as pleasant a night weather-wise as one could ask for. That said, I'll take two nights (or even one) at a smaller venue any day. Don't get me wrong. The show was absolutely fine and the band played well and played just about everything an average fan would want to hear. But whether it was the decibel limitations, the wide range of people that make up a Bowl audience or the sheer vastness of the place — not to mention coming a

Here's what Jonathan and Tommy played in SLO: My Baby Love Love Loves Me Let Her Go Into The Darkness No One Was Like Vermeer Sa Voix M'Atisse Old World The Bitter Herb "salute to the sun"> I Feel Like A Morning Star (?) He Gave Us The Wine To Taste It (w/Spanish interlude) When We Refuse To Suffer

A few other notes on the show... *The first few songs of the set were a bit marred by Nels' faulty Schroeder amp head, which drained a lot of the power from his guitar. Jeff was looking over a him quite a bit, so you knew something wasn't sounding quite right. And Nels was visibly frustrated as well. He soldiered through the Impossible Germany solo, but by then it was evident that an equipment change was in order. The technical issues did provide a very funny bit of banter, though, when Jeff said, "We're gonna take a minute. Nels needs to swap out his head." When order was restored, Jeff sug

Indeed she was! It definitely wasn't a perfect rendition of the song -- I'd have to go back and listen again, but I think Jeff was a tiny bit off rhythmically at the end (and even said afterward, "I don't know that song very well") -- but none of us cared.

That was a fun one, for sure! Kind of like an afternoon luau at a tropical resort or, as a friend said, the most relaxed festival ever. A great warmup for tomorrow at the Hollywood Bowl ("plenty of good seats available," according to Jeff) and a fine way to spend an beachside afternoon with friends... Let's just say the sun and/or Jeff's, er, "loathing" of it became a running theme of the show because of the ultra-early show time (Jonathan Richman played from 3-3:45 and Wilco from about 4:15-6:30). Alas, there was no Sunloathe live debut. Maybe someday. More later, but for now, here was th

That's where the Autumn D did their "secret" aftershow with Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion after the Wilco show at the Bushnell in August. It's a bar, basically, so that's why I was saying it might be a weird venue for a duo improv performance. That said, I'm sure both of them have played much worse places. The stage is pretty low, as I recall, so I'd get there on the early side to avoid being stuck in the back, but otherwise it should be fine. Wish I could make it to this one...

Whether it was the setting (tertiary market), the venue (nice, but a little stale), the crowd (a little amateurish, IMHO) or the timing (two days before a big-with-a-capital-B show at the Hollywood Bowl), this foray into the desert turned into something of a professional show when it had potential for more. Let's start with the crowd. When I say amateurish, I don't mean in a drunken or druggy way — since nothing but bottled water was allowed into the auditorium, things didn't seem to get too rowdy — but more in terms of being distracting. There were just a bunch of little things that added u