SarahC

I worry I comment too much....

Lost my job today. Been there 14 years. Started when I was 19. I guess I file for unemployment and hope they hire me back when we go back to normal living? I don’t know what to do. Face hurts from crying. Terrified they’re gonna lay my husband off too.

One interesting thing to note that was a little unusual, Jeff was having a little bit of trouble with his acoustic guitar cable throughout the night, not sure if anybody else heard it, but it was kinda buzzy several times, and he had to have Matrix fix it a couple times. Kinda sounded like the connection was going out a bit. Also, during Misunderstood, I thought it was awesome they had a matching chorus-ey effect on Jeff’s guitar and vocals. It sounded more like the original recording (ps- I counted 32 nothing’s). Definite highlight was Casino Queen watching Nels and Brian switch off lea

that was so dang awesome.

It’s interesting that they use the wedge monitors now instead of in-ears, but I think it helps them sound even better.

I never saw that incarnation (I wish!!), but I do remember it well from back then. The late YHF early AGIB era.

It’s the string sounding synth loop stuff that’s taped.

That is absolutely bananas. $1500!! Is the time of being priced out of Wilco shows coming soon? Or at least getting decent seats for under $200....

Fairly certain it was their rehearsal room set up that they use prior to every show.

I’m going. Hoping to get there early enough to be at least in the front row.

Dude, that C-chord thing was tripping me out... was trying to figure the song out by ear, and your tab confirmed I had it right. Thanks!! Also, I always appreciate your chord posts.

Why are you trying to squash other people’s fun? Pogoing guy was having fun...who cares how old he is or what he’s wearing? It sounds like it’s more a you issue than a band issue... if they didn’t wanna play shows, don’t you think they’d stop touring so consistently? They play cos they like it, they’re professionals at what they do, yes, but they obviously still get something out of it, too.

I think that’s kinda what they do, right? The mix it up a fair amount. I’m going to 3 shows this leg, and I’d honestly be fine if it were the same set night after night.

I like that idea. We could call it the “highy messed up freaks!!11!” does anybody remember that?

One thing I think would help the FB page is to limit the amount of shit posting that can happen. I don’t know what all control a mod has in a FB group, but I think maybe some strict policy about “dont be a dick” should definitely be enforced... Or we shut it down and start again?

Hold on, they had a falling out?

This 100%. I was lamenting to somebody earlier that I missed the tight knit days of VC in comparison to the huge, and sometimes kinda volatile facebook group, I really am enjoying OTJ, there’s lots of little things to pick up on, much in the same way as AGIB and YHF had tiny things that (at least for me) it took a while to hear. I’m looking forward to see where this one grows. Also excited to see how they fit in a live set. Super excited to hopefully hear “Hold Me Anyway” next weekend in Atlanta through Nashville. It’s interesting comparing it to Schmilco and Star Wars, in that I think it

I bought some. When they get here I’ll let you know. Never used the brand before.

For sure. It was so disappointing to read that tweet, but not at all surprising. I appreciate that Cold Roses helped get my through senior year of high school, and Easy Tiger helped soothe my first real break up, but I can’t support an abuser, so I won’t listen to him again or give him my money by going to shows.

Thanks, dude! I really dig how much Jeff’s been using the c/b chord lately.

They said it got delayed until this Friday via social media.

I wish Jeff’s vocals were a little less reverb-y so I could make the words out better. Also wanna take a crack at figuring out the chords this week. Such a pretty song. Edit: I also got the tote bag, LP, socks, T-shirt combo, cos it’s what I’ve done for every album. The tote bag is a staple for a new Wilco record at this point. $500 for the deluxe is too much, when really the music is the most important part. And the tote bag. It’s important too.

Yup

This. Go. Have a good time. Sing along with the karaoke folks. Enjoy the damn music. It’s not complicated. If you sit there grumpy it doesn’t do anything for anybody, and probably sours your mood— just enjoy it for what it is. Am I jealous as hell for those selected? Yup. Am I sad as hell I can’t be there? Yup. Do I wish folks egg on their faces? Fuck no, unless it’s breakfast. I hope everybody nails it and has a blast!

I sobbed a lot watching Rocketman. My mom would have loved it. Elton was her Wilco.