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Jeff Tweedy musical Roast


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The following scenario started out as more or less a joke over in another thread, but the more I think about it, the more I don't see why 6 or 7 of us Tweedy influenced Singer/Songwriters couldn't pull this off if we wanted to..

This is in regard to the Tweedy Living Room shows that Sue Tweedy (Jeff's wife), has auctioned off in the past to raise money for Charity (correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the charity is "Letters to Santa").

There is no guarantee that this auction will take place again this year, but I'd like to be prepared just in case. Basically, if you win, Jeff Tweedy comes to your house and performs privately for the group who wins the auction. Last year there were 3 groups of winners and it's been posted that each group raised a total of $17,500. All shows have to take place in the Chicago area, so contributors would have to make their own way or ideally, live there..

I've edited my original post below:

 

Ok..Here's what I propose..and to quote our favorite Singer/Songwriter.."This is not a joke, so please stop smiling"

 

I'm looking for approximately 5 other singer/songwriters who share in my Rock N' Roll dream, the opportunity to play for a writer who has our sincere and utmost admiration..

The reason I want to keep the group relatively small is, Jeff Tweedy, God love him, has never struck me as the type of guy who would really have a lot of interest in sitting idle while others played their own tunes..Now, of course, I don't know the man, so what do I know anyways, but we want to try and avoid loosing his interest through possible boredom.. I figure keeping the group small could alleviate some of that just in case..

 

Consider this like a musical "Roast" where we show him the kind of impression his incomparable writing has made on an entire generation of songwriters. When we're done with our serenade, he's takes over, does his solo set and everyone's happy. If we really want to "Roast" him Old School, I can ask some of the unemployed comedians in my building to come up with some shtick regarding things like revolving band members, Wilco records stylistically being all over the map, and the recent ever popular Volkswagen "shonda". Of course, Rat Packers, we sadly are not..So scrapping the Dean Martin-like Roast idea on account of lameness, can certainly be done :)

 

So last year, the winners of the auction came up with about $17,500 each. I figure if we make it an even $18,000 we're already ahead of the game. That breaks down to $3000 for 6 of us and $2571 if we add one more.

 

Now Far be it from me to offer anyone financial advice as I myself live paycheck to paycheck, but Rock N' Roll dreams, in my humble opinion, are priceless...

 

-If you have a good job and earn a nice living, use your Christmas bonus

 

-If you're just a kid living at home, ask your folks (didn't I read in here that someones mom paid for hotel and airfare for Bonnaroo..If you're an aspiring young songwriter, this is far more gratifying)

 

-If you are a working stiff like me with decent credit...Use it..

 

In the scheme of a lifetime, the amount is really not that much when you break it down...

 

Ok...Who's down???

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It has always been sort of my dream to see Jeff Tweedy in a really awkward situation saying stuff like

"Yeah man....that's really....good"

See, thats why we want to keep the group small. Reciprocal enthusiasm is of course, a big part of the Rock N' Roll dream, but no matter what we think of our own songs, he's bound to be a little bored.. Like I said in the other thread though, you'd at least expect him to be polite, right??..Anything for the kids who need a little Christmas :D

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In all three LR (Basement in our case) shows I attended, musical members of our group both played songs with Jeff, and entertained the crowd before and after Jeff's performances.

 

He was more than gracious, and if he didn't enjoy it, he's an excellent faker.

 

Telling Jeff that he had to sit and listen to the before- and after-performances would be really awkward, though.

 

Making it possible for him to listen if he wants to is lovely. Making it mandatory as payback for your donation is, uhmm, not quite as pretty.

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Telling Jeff that he had to sit and listen to the before- and after-performances would be really awkward, though.

 

Making it possible for him to listen if he wants to is lovely. Making it mandatory as payback for your donation is, uhmm, not quite as pretty.

 

All right..Well, the ultimate plan is flexible..So are you down or are you sticking with the same group as last year?

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Does that mean your in????? Thinking about it????

that means that this topic makes me uneasy.... :hmm

i do not understand the humor behind making fun of a person.

especially a person as rad as jeff. :thumbup

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that means that this topic makes me uneasy.... :hmm

i do not understand the humor behind making fun of a person.

especially a person as rad as jeff. :thumbup

 

Huh???? I'm dead serious..Making fun of?? Do you mean the Dean Martin Roast thing? That really has more to do with Danny Millers Blog about Jeff meeting Don Rickles..I honestly can't see us actually "Roasting" the guy..That was more or less just me being silly. Besides, I saw your cover of a Rhett Miller song. You're really good!..You write too, don't you?? You'd be PERFECT!!!

 

Edit: I just realized that the concept of a celebrity Roast is probably WAY before your time and you might not have been following the reference. No worries..It's before my time too, but I guessing I'm at least a gereration in front of you..

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Good bit.

No..for real..His wife auctions off living room shows and I wanted to put a group together of writers he's made a big impression on..

No big deal..No one HAS to do it..I just wanted to get a feel for how many (if any) would...

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Jesus, give the girl a fucking break.

 

Thank you Ninjas!! You're a sweetheart!! Why doesn't anyone believe me????? I would LOVE to do this. Apparently nobody else does..Thats cool..I'll ask around outside the board...Not that I know any Wilco fans outside of this board, but I'll see what I can do..

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I'd be willing to offer up the Geofftivus song. :pirate

I don't really follow, but if this is something you might be interested in..PM me..Thanks

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Choo Choo Charlie, you have a plenty good plan, but can't you understand why no one would would go?

 

Ya see..You're a brilliant parody lyricist :D You soooo have to join up :D

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