solace Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 so i leave Mpls at 4pm and it's about 95... about 40 miles out of Duluth i see fog & clouds rolling in and notice the outside temp on my gauge drop to about 65 in a matter of probably 15-20 miles. it was probably no warmer than mid 50's when Wilco went on (if not colder) ridiculous fog rolling off Lake Superior for tonights show, but it made for a pretty memorable time and at least the rain held off, it was mostly just high winds, fog, and some misting. setlist the best i can recall (order is off after a bit but i think i got all the songs at least): Either WayYou Are My FaceI Am Trying To Break Your HeartHandshake DrugsPot Kettle BlackSide With The SeedsWar On WarHummingbirdJesus, Etc.Impossible GermanyToo Far ApartA Shot In The ArmWalkenI'm The Man Who Loves You Encore: California Stars (w/ Alan & Mimi from Low)Hesitating BeautyRed Eyed and Blue->I Got YouI'm Always In LoveOutta Mind (Outta Site) Encore 2: MisunderstoodHeavy Metal DrummerSpiders (Kidsmoke) (seemed reaaaaallly really long) more tomorrow, i'm tired as hell :sleepy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floyd7201 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I agree 100% Solace. The best of the 6 Wilco shows I've seen. The fog and cold made it a bit reminiscent of Pearl Jam at alpine (2002 maybe). I am trying to put together a little play by play but haven't got the time yet. But if anyone has pics, I would looooove to see them. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 I agree 100% Solace. The best of the 6 Wilco shows I've seen. The fog and cold made it a bit reminiscent of Pearl Jam at alpine (2002 maybe). I am trying to put together a little play by play but haven't got the time yet. But if anyone has pics, I would looooove to see them. Thanks.i know someone who shot with a nice DSLR, i'll link to them when his review is up.oh yeah, Nels sat in with Low on lap steel on their first song. There was a lot of good natured ribbing of Nels and the whole chicken pox deal by the crowd and even Jeff. someone had made shirts that sayd "Nels Cline Gave Me Chicken Pox" with a cute little cartoon chicken w/ pox. Nels got one even . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
minnhead Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 just curious, was anyone taping? A very good show despite the weather. To bad it couldn't be today with a high of 81. By the way the sound was the best up on the hill by the bathrooms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 accurate Setlist via the Strib, i was pretty damn close!!! Either Way / You Are My Face / I Am Trying to Break Your Heart / Handshake Drugs / Pot Kettle Black / War on War / Side With the Seeds / Shot in the Arm / Impossible Germany / Hummingbird / Jesus Etc. / Too Far Apart / Walken / I’m the Man Who Loves You Encore 1: California Stars (w/ Al & Mimi of Low) / Hesitating Beauty / Red-Eyed & Blue / I Got You (At the End of the Century) / I’m Always in Love / Outta Mind (Outta Site) Encore 2: Misunderstood / Heavy Metal Drummer / Spiders (Kidsmoke) Low's setlist: One More Reason to Forget (w/ Nels Cline on lap-guitar) / Point of Disgust / Cue the Strings / In Silence / Dragonfly / Starfire / Murderer / Silver Rider / When I Go Deaf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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brettac1 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 This was an awesome show. This was the second time for me this summer (first was Davenport, IA), and this blew that show away. I somehow lucked into being front and center, even after getting there shortly before 5. I was totally amazed that there wasn't more of a line, but hey, I'll take it. I'll have pics up sometime today. I went crazy and took a shitload, figuring, "how often am I going to be in this location?". It made my four hour drive and pulling into my driveway at 3 AM very worth it. Low was also very good, and it was nice that they got a respectful audience in their hometown, because in Davenport the exact opposite was the case. I was really looking forward to seeing Richard Swift, but Low made up for it as much as they could. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virtualreason Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 First, that shirt looks like it's awesome. Second, if Low would have played Canada, they would have played all my favorite songs of theirs. Finally, I've been to 5 Wilco shows and have NEVER heard any of the songs they played in the first encore. And my two classes yesterday were utter BS, so I could have at least skipped those (today's classes, not so sure, but w/e) and seen this sweet, sweet show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brettac1 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Oh and for whoever asked if there were tapers, I am very certain that I saw a dude with mics near the middle of the crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddy3001 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 For those keeping count (i.e. dorks like me), Misunderstood had 34 "nothings." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lahren Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Just some youtube moments....sorry about the sound, I was probably too close to the stage and it ended up very distorted. I've got pictures I'll post soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brettac1 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Here's the aforementioned pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9001946@N08/s...57601886572065/ Whoa. I went overboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lahren Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hey....Brettac1...I'm the guy to the right on picture #83. I think i saw you taking all the pictures...i was the other guy taking pictures. Great show, Never been to any like it. the weather sucked but it became part of the show...at times it acted as an instrument all its own.....surreal background...only the weathered die hard fans would appreciate. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=lahren&AID=4809730 I think this link will work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brettac1 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Oh yeah, I saw you there. I really wanted to get some sweet Pat rockin' out pics, but I failed for the most part. He's got Pete Townshend rock moves. The only thing that was pretty lame was when all those kids suddenly came up to the front right before Wilco's set started, I thought skulls were going to need some busting. But, I think for the most part they didn't cut in front of many of the diehards that were there right when the gates opened (all 10 of us or so). They did pull that cord off the front of the stage, and they also dumped a beer that got landed on a guy who I had talked to quite a bit's pants. I really was hoping that kind of garbage wouldn't happen at a Wilco show, but, it was GA, so there's always some of that nonsense in that situation. Nothing could ruin seeing my favorite band from the front row, though, not even a collection of drunk morons. I thought the weather was awesome. It was brutal when we were waiting for the show to start (which resulted in a $45 sweatshirt purchase from the merch stand), though, but once some windblockers arrived to the left of us, it was good, and for the most part once the sun went down the wind let up a little. It definitely was surreal, to see all that mist in the background, especially when they had the blue lighting going on. Totally a one of a kind experience, with one of a kind Duluth weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happykev Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I find it hilarious that a bunch of people still call what they've been playing as Outta mind (Outtasite).. Come on folks, the loud rockin version is Outtasite (Outta Mind) Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 F'ing fantastic! By the way, on the pictures brettac1, I've found a new SABand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I find it hilarious that a bunch of people still call what they've been playing as Outta mind (Outtasite).. Come on folks, the loud rockin version is Outtasite (Outta Mind) Kev that's why you're happy kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lahren Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Yep, those drunk guys were right next to me and my wife....what a moron. I was doing everything in my power not to punch the guy and throw him to the back...but I knew nothing good would come of it anyhow. I also accurately predicted that that guy was going to crash shortly since the one guy seemed to have little experience in the state of drunkeness. My wife yelled at him to stop waving his arms and getting in the way...he kind of backed off and the other drunk moron with him kind of disappeared and smoked a joint. Later, the one obnoxious guy was blankly staring into nothingness. How the hell do you enjoy a wilco show like that?? Besides that...Wilco fans are the best out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brettac1 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Oh yeah, I saw the guy just staring. He actually cut in front of us after the rest of his group was up there, and I was like "what are you doing?" and he said "I'm just going over by those guys" and I said "don't go in front of that short girl (who was actually first in line to get in), if you wanted to be up here you should have been here at 5:00". Once he didn't even respond to that, I figured he was just wasted. I have no idea how you can enjoy the show in that state. He probably doesn't even remember what is likely to be one of the best shows he'll attend. Otherwise, no doubt that Wilco fans are the best. I talked to a whole bunch of cool people last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 These are great to read, and thanks for the great links! I had tix to the original show but couldn't make it back last night. I saw that Nels shirt online a couple of weeks ago and considered getting it since I did "catch" his pox. So glad it was a great time in Duluth--it always is up there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twever Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 The Duluth Wilco show just rocked! It was a surreal exprerience with the freaky blowing misty weather and then having the band sort of just lean into it. Then, how about the 1000 foot laker drifting along the venue and then under the bridge out to Lake Superior during the show. We were standing about twenty yards back and center and heard someone say this was the best concert they'ed ever seen. It was just a lot of fun despite, (because of?) the elements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nico Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Wilco in Duluth last night was rediculous!The guys were great sports and played through a cold misty rain coming off Lake Superior.Can't wait to see them in October!~nico Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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