So Long Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 C'mon, admit it, a one off Uncle Tupelo show would be pretty cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mastershake Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 i'd rather just see wilco again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Groo Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 As long as it was Jeff, Mike, and Jay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 And Max, if possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I'd prefer to see the Ken/John/Max line up. Except with Glenn instead of Ken and Nels instead of Max. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I'd prefer to see the Ken/John/Max line up. Except with Glenn instead of Ken and Nels instead of Max.I don't understand that at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I think it's fairly self explanatory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I think it's fairly self explanatory.So instead of an Uncle Tupelo reunion, you want Jay Farrar to join Wilco? So there can be three guitarists in a band that only needed one, and so Nels can take the place of a superior multi-instrumentalist on mando and lap steel? Does Nels even play mandolin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I think they should reunite, except that I'll be in the band instead of Jay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 So instead of an Uncle Tupelo reunion, you want Jay Farrar to join Wilco? So there can be three guitarists in a band that only needed one, and so Nels can take the place of a superior multi-instrumentalist on mando and lap steel? Does Nels even play mandolin? Nicholas cage does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 well played my friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 So instead of an Uncle Tupelo reunion, you want Jay Farrar to join Wilco? So there can be three guitarists in a band that only needed one, and so Nels can take the place of a superior multi-instrumentalist on mando and lap steel? Does Nels even play mandolin?Dude, I was kidding (except for the Anodyne line up thing). And Tupelo, at least at the end, needed two guitars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I'm a jar Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I was reading the most recent Chuck Klosterman book. The book included a reprinted interview with Tweedy conducted right before drug rehab. Anyway, Jeff said he wouldn't say no to a reunion, but he wasn't sure if he could play the bass parts anymore. Not that he doesen't remember them, but not sure he could play the bass that fast anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Dude, I was kidding (except for the Anodyne line up thing). And Tupelo, at least at the end, needed two guitars.Me too. But the only song they really needed two guitars for was Sandusky. Still, I think if they're going to do a reunion, they ought to start with the three, then bring out Max and John (hell, maybe even Ken) for the second set. Brian Henneman plays the encores, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeDave Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 funny to think that jeff and farrar probably stand a far better chance of ever sharing a stage again then jeff and ken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I was reading the most recent Chuck Klosterman book. The book included a reprinted interview with Tweedy conducted right before drug rehab. Anyway, Jeff said he wouldn't say no to a reunion, but he wasn't sure if he could play the bass parts anymore. Not that he doesen't remember them, but not sure he could play the bass that fast anymore. But since when has he been concerned with playing a song live exactly the same way it was played on the record? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 This would sell LOTSA tickets......... -Robert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 After about ten years out, reunion efforts always seem so clunky and awkward to me. Like 40 year-olds playing ultimate frisbee to 'feel young' (apologies to any of you out there). For a benefit concert? Sure, if they did it for the money, for a cause, that'd be great. To get back that sweet, sweet feelin'? It wouldn't be the same. More than anything, I would be happy if Jeff and Jay were able to make peace with each other outside of the compliment/criticism volleys in the press. If they already have, color me satsified. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 history has demonstrated that almost every decent band ultimately reforms to live out the glory days/cash in. that puts the potential uncle tupelo reunion in the eventually-likely category. but these things don't usually happen until the participants are on the down slope of creating great material so I'd wait a bit before holding my breath. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brokendowntele Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The big money aspect would be minimal seeing how neither incarnation does the arena circuit anyway. Playing large clubs and theaters will not do much for them at this stage. Let it go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 For a benefit concert? Sure, if they did it for the money, for a cause, that'd be great. farm aid? i could see a one-time-only kind of thing someday. but they are too far apart to go on an actual tour together imo. both personally and musically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 dude that'd be nuts. i'm all for it. as long as Jeff can play the bass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
c53x12 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Like 40 year-olds playing ultimate frisbee to 'feel young' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 farm aid?If its ever going to happen, that would be my guess for when/how it would come about. Really, I see no need for it. Musically, Jeff/Jay's paths have diverged and I'm not sure how interested they are in what one another is doing anymore--let alone revisiting stuff they did together when they were kids. The only draw for me would be that it would be fun to see them rock out again on the early UT material. Other than that, meh, I'd rather hear Wilco. (which is interesting b/c I once worshiped at the UT altar) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 the farther wilco goes on on a musical limb, the more i long for the ut era. btw: i was watching some performances of the a.m. version of wilco last night and got warm fuzzies. i loved ut/early wilco because they were bringing the music back to basics and i totally bought into it. things progress over time, but i guess i just miss the early days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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