mascis Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Walken was the definitive highlight for me: it really rocks and they just sounded tight. I have to admit that I am a little confused as to why Wilco does not play more songs from their other records; they have so many great songs to choose from (how about Always in Love, Summerteeth or She's a Jar, opposed to shot in the arm?). I can't let that detract from what a great show it was: but so many great songs to be played from their catalog. Jeff's comments about what a beautiful idyllic setting it was and therefore he would play sad songs for irony: funny. The thing with the mustaches that was funny: Jeff was playing front and center and totally focused on the crowd, so when he turns around and looks at the band, he was a bit taken aback: all of these Magnum PI's. It felt more like a joke on him. Also, the Bjorn headband on Jeff who refuses to remove his green jacket and it felt like 100 degrees. "Great hair": I'm not only a client, but the president! Anybody see the Jim Morrison resemblance? I have never seen Wilco so relaxed and animated: Jeff so talkative: I broke my shin bone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KhartoumAquatic Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Hey Paul..its Sam, the kid next to you last night! Anyways..I just joined Via Chicago and decided posting about last nights show would be a good first thing to do. FLorence Mass was an awesome show with some interesting moments..."No sir, we don't have any marijuana, that would be illegal"- Jeff. It was great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I hope someone has either photos or video of the 'staches. Especially Glenn's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeDave Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 john during the AD set: "everyone be nice to glenn about his facial hair, he needs our support, he's feeling sensitive about it. I dont know why - its cool to look like a policeman from tiajuana." also... the guy who yelled out "Richie Tenenbaum!!!" when jeff put on the headband wasn't too far off... this was in the just a fan thread, but someone already has a video clip of part of 'tonight, lets fight' from the show up on youtube: and the end of the jam on impossible germany: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thejokeexplained Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 1. Impossible Germany with the solo back at the end. I liked this version better.2. Let's Fight. Never heard it, but I hope it's all good.3. Hesitating Beauty, Wishful Thinking.4. Hummingbird ending the main set. They've done this many a time, and I'm beginning to like it now.5. Far, Far Away closer. By far, the best thing ever. Best setlist thus far in the tour. And nice to know the AD opened. Excellence! I hope someone caught their set also... I'm wondering if Jeff mentioned if the road crew chose the set list being the last show of the tour.It has become somewhat of a tradition with Wilco. I'm gonna need to start making it a point to road trip for the last show of the tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KhartoumAquatic Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I'm wondering if Jeff mentioned if the road crew chose the set list being the last show of the tour.It has become somewhat of a tradition with Wilco. I'm gonna need to start making it a point to road trip for the last show of the tour. Yeah at the end of the show they gave credit to all the roadies who helped them along. It was really great, Mikeal tried to get Jason their tour manager to come out on stage but Jason wouldnt budge...it was great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bman Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Yeah at the end of the show they gave credit to all the roadies who helped them along. It was really great, Mikeal tried to get Jason their tour manager to come out on stage but Jason wouldnt budge...it was great. Jeff looks like a leprachaun with the green jacket and beard!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I'm wondering if Jeff mentioned if the road crew chose the set list being the last show of the tour.It has become somewhat of a tradition with Wilco. I'm gonna need to start making it a point to road trip for the last show of the tour. maybe they should pick the setlist every night... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcofan01040 Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Great show! Third time seeing Wilco. Other times were at BU and Brown. This show was better setlist wise and atmosphere was fantastic. I'm from Holyoke so the Pines is of familiar ground. Always great to see your favorite band at your favorite venue. Can't wait for the tapes to come out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 sadly, no shots of Glenn's mustache --- it may not have been visible in a photo anyway, it's a starter. Autumn Defense was wonderful; what a bonus. John and Pat sing beautifully together. I was right up front behind Waldo. They were absolutely fanfuckingtastic. Unfortunately, I got so sick from the heat (and hunger, I guess) that I had to bail at 9. (You know you're sick when you can drag yourself away from the front of the stageat a Wilco show. and I missed Hesitating Beauty. I can state conclusively that I sweat more than Glenn last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Thank you all for the reports, and clips. Unfriggingbelievable! I agree, next time I'll move heaven and earth to get to the last show of the tour. Great set-list, vibe, and setting. You lucky ducks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd Walpole Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 john during the AD set: "everyone be nice to glenn about his facial hair, he needs our support, he's feeling sensitive about it. I dont know why - its cool to look like a policeman from tiajuana." also... the guy who yelled out "Richie Tenenbaum!!!" when jeff put on the headband wasn't too far off... this was in the just a fan thread, but someone already has a video clip of part of 'tonight, lets fight' from the show up on youtube: and the end of the jam on impossible germany: what a beautiful place to perform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I missed MeDave and Peel'n'Al?? I thought the venue was gorgeous. A guy outside told me when other actshad appeared there (he mentioned Dylan) they cleared everyone out of the parkso no one would get a free listen. That is one beautiful and busy park -- pedal boats, water spray park, tennis courts, big fields,a kiddy choo-choo that circled the park, gardens. Very lovely -- kudos to thetown of Florence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaikuWarriors41 Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Color me jealous, that venue looks astounding! I want a Wilco show in my backyard... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FreedomTickler Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Tapers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Tapers? You've got too much sass for right now. Wait a week, then sass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Maybe the 'stache is Glenn's homage to Neil Peart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Nothing really to add, just wanted to see if I can be on all the "last posts" in ELT. Is that wrong of me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KhartoumAquatic Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 sadly, no shots of Glenn's mustache --- it may not have been visible in a photo anyway, it's a starter. Autumn Defense was wonderful; what a bonus. John and Pat sing beautifully together. I was right up front behind Waldo. They were absolutely fanfuckingtastic. Unfortunately, I got so sick from the heat (and hunger, I guess) that I had to bail at 9. (You know you're sick when you can drag yourself away from the front of the stageat a Wilco show. and I missed Hesitating Beauty. I can state conclusively that I sweat more than Glenn last night. That's the back of my head in the last two shots... haha hey there i am right infront of jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okkervil_ Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) Man, was that amazing. Absolutely the best show, Wilco or otherwise, that I've ever attended or ever will attend. I was right in front of the stage near Pat and my friends and I tried to give him a couple CD's of our band (cough www.myspace.com/gearsmusic cough), and although he kindly told us to put them down next to his pedals, we didn't see them get picked up by anyone. Oh well... Here are the links for a bunch of the pictures that I took (there are a few awesome ones of Pat): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/2d1d60ec.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/f68e7a43.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/4f77f7f9.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/04fa73e0.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/09f7502a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/6e1a10e9.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/cdc6e533.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/5167add7.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/a85fe055.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/fd9830a7.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/a25a3f94.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/78476b38.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/4f9d1ed7.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/90bbac79.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...06/fe1f30a0.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/wee...07-16-06/25.jpg Sorry if the sizings on some are strange; Photobucket and I don't get along. Edited July 18, 2006 by Tigermilk89 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ilan27 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 After listening to Wilco since my freshman year of college (bought Being There in '96), I finally saw them last night. (I also saw Tweedy in November at the Egg in Albany -- anyone tape that, by the way? -- and both were amazing experiences). First time at the Pines, as well. We BBQ'd all afternoon and had a sick game of Taboo (final score: 43-41, we lost). Headed into the surprisingly small and GORGEOUS venue at 5:40 and staked out a spot in front of Nels (2 "rows" of people behind the Pecan Pie girl). Proceeded to kick myself repeatedly and often for not bringing my camera. Autumn Defense was great. Really attentive crowd. That was an awesome thing to behold. Wilco blew me away. Highlights: Late Greats, Hell is Chrome, Impossible Germany, Walken, Hummingbird (mic stand problems led to Tweedy on the edge of the crowd), Misunderstood, Spiders, and Kingpin. Can't wait to see them again. More than worth the 4 hours of driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parisisstale Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Tapers? I saw one (maybe two, not sure if that guy just switched spots). Not much more to add, just that it was well worth the trip from Jersey. My 8th time seeing this line-up, and they simply get better and better each time. Far, Far Away was the perfect closer . I had a bit of an out of body experience during that one (and I was stone-cold sober). Kudos to Paul for accepting Jeff's request to hop on stage. You definitely deserve it . Thanks again for all your great reviews. Nice pics Viatroy. I must have been right next to you. I think I may have held your spot one time, but I didn't do a very good job. Hope you're feeling better. Despite the heat, definitely one of my top show experiences ever. Great venue, great people, great vibes all around. Thanks again Wilco . Oh yeah, Go Yankees !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okkervil_ Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) Did anyone else notice how all of the male event staff were incredibly rude assholes, half of which looked like they had been picked up on the streets an hour before the show? My friends and I went up through the woods during Wilco's soundcheck and stood perpendicular to the stage at the fence just watching (not yelling, making noise, trying to climb over, etc.), and some jerk with five ear piercings sneared, "You guys better get the f*** out of here or the guards will kick you out of the park." We had seen a woman sitting in the food tent who smiled at us and another Wilco-related gent who paid no mind, but this guy (with a Nine Inch Nails shirt to boot) takes it upon himself to give three teenagers crap. Come on, it's a God damn Wilco show! Edited July 18, 2006 by Tigermilk89 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ilan27 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Ps. Does anyone know definitively what the capacity of the Pines Theater is? I guessed around 3,000, my wife thought around 1,500. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcofan01040 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Did anyone else notice how all of the male event staff were incredibly rude assholes, half of which looked like they had been picked up on the streets an hour before the show? My friends and I went up through the woods during Wilco's soundcheck and stood perpendicular to the stage at the fence just watching (not yelling, making noise, trying to climb over, etc.), and some jerk with five ear piercings sneared, "You guys better get the f*** out of here or the guards will kick you out of the park." We had seen a woman sitting in the food tent who smiled at us and another Wilco-related gent who paid no mind, but this guy (with a Nine Inch Nails shirt to boot) takes it upon himself to give three teenagers crap. Come on, it's a God damn Wilco show! The security guards were your typical "Northampton" guys. Looks like crap and has an attitude. The guy with the orange NIN shirt was the head of security. He did seem like a dick but then again he was only doing his job, but a better a respond to you guys should of been had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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