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3/5/08 -- Tipitina's, New Orleans, LA


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I think someone posted a setlist in the webcast thread in Just A Fan, but here it is for good measure (and I was fortunate to be at the show, so I was able to see when the Total Pros were playing, which might not always have come through over the Internet):

 

(Was I) In Your Dreams (w/Total Pros horns)

Pieholden Suite w/TPs; Nels on banjo and tambourine)

You Are My Face

Company In My Back

Impossible Germany

Handshake Drugs

A Shot in the Arm

Pot Kettle Black

Side With The Seeds

Pick Up The Change

Hesitating Beauty

Jesus, etc.

Heavy Metal Drummer

Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again)

A Magazine Called Sunset

Too Far Apart

Theologians

Walken (w/TPs)

I'm The Man Who Loves You (w/TPs)

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What Light (w/TPs)

Hate It Here (w/TPs; dedicated to Tony Sansone-Pat's dad, I believe.)

The Thanks I Get (w/TPs)

Just A Kid

Monday>

Outtasite (Outta Mind)

Casino Queen

I'm A Wheel

The Late Greats (w/TPs)

 

A couple of notes:

The first third or so of the set was kind of derailed by Jeff's run-ins with a jackass down front. I'm pretty sure he was one of the guys wearing the misspelled "John Stirot's Fan Club" T-shirts that both Jeff (and John Doe) ridiculed. He was apparently recording with a handheld camcorder and Jeff saw it and literally leaned out into the crowd and took it away from him. The guy got it back after the show, but you've got to be kidding me. That was after "You Are My Face." Then, right before Pick Up The Change, the guy started heckling Jeff or something and they basically got into a brief back-and-forth. Anyway, that was weird.

 

This was sadly the last show for the Total Pros, as Jeff mentioned. The DVD crew said they'll be at the Tulsa show and that's it for them (no Houston or Des Moines).

 

John Doe's set absolutely killed tonight. I just loved the orginal stuff they played, including the great "The Golden State," and "Hwy. 5" which I don't think I had seen them play yet on this tour (edit: I had, but it's still a great song). And then the covers...they did Joni Mitchell's A Case of You (which I hadn't been fortunate to see yet) and of course just tore the place up with Nels' help on their set-ending version of the Stones' "Gimme Shelter." And on top of that, we got the New World-Revolution segue as well.

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Total drag about the Total Pros! I think they add a lot of dimension to certain songs and are not at all corny or schmaltzy, which horns can easily be.

 

C'mon, let's all agree to pay more per ticket and get them on tour more often!

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This was a great show. It was interesting though, because I thought something was missing during the first few songs, I don't know, it just seemed slightly off to me compared to the other times I've seen the band. But then after a few songs, something just really clicked and it was a total 180 and it was fantastic, one of the most enjoyable shows I've been to really. The band looked like they were having a great time, especially Nels. After "what light" which opened the second set, it was all electric and just really rockin'. Other than the slight discomfort of being packed in like sardines, Tipitina's was an awesome place to see Wilco. All in all, it was a blast.

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no more total prose!?!?!?!?!? bummer! but no way is that the last of them we will see with wilco though. Im pumped for this dvd. For at least the past four or five shows they've been playing Pieholden Suite. Therefor i believe its pretty safe to say they are aiming for that to be on the DVD.

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I was standing by 1 of the 3 tapers for the Wed. night show. Watched one guy's equip. while he hit the bar/restroom. Should be emailing me with a copy of the show. Will share if I can.

 

Also, Jeff said something about having a tube shoved down his nose due to throat problems. Not sure if that threw off some momentum.

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Total drag about the Total Pros! I think they add a lot of dimension to certain songs and are not at all corny or schmaltzy, which horns can easily be.

 

C'mon, let's all agree to pay more per ticket and get them on tour more often!

I totally agree with this. I hope this isn't looked at as an "experiment now over and done". I think the TPs have energized the band.

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HAHAHA THAT IS AWESOME!

 

Seriously? That was you? It was kinda lame actually. I dont' get why people try to videotape concerts. It doesn't matter how good your camera is, it's NEVER the same, and you ruin the experience by not focusing on the band, not to mention get the band all pissy and mad.

 

Nobody was pissy and mad in the slightest, I guess you just had to be there - and after making that bold statement, dont let us ever catch you watching a single Youtube video! Ever! ;)

 

Incredible times in NOLA thank you SO MUCH Jeff John and the Stirrat family YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST and we will never forget it!!

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dude put that video back up. I need to see it.

 

 

 

I was up in the balcony and saw the whole thing and was laughing my ass off.

 

Sorry, re-uploaded it this afternoon after some more editing and the board was down. I've modified the original post with the link. The shows were ridiculously hurtfully wonderful, eh? I had such a great time.

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To those who misunderstood the situation, we had given John Stirratt a shirt and one for his wife too. He thought it was hilarious. Additionally, I think my buddy hooked him up with one for his dad. They were just ribbing us and we ribbed them back all in good fun. Tweedy was not pissed and in fact, he apologized two songs later mentioning the fact that there were already pro cameras shooting.

 

Seriously? That was you? It was kinda lame actually. I dont' get why people try to videotape concerts. It doesn't matter how good your camera is, it's NEVER the same, and you ruin the experience by not focusing on the band, not to mention get the band all pissy and mad.

 

There was a few of us. Also, it was never my intention to tape the entire show. What show have they played since the uprise of digital video where someone didn't tape something and post it on YouTube or where ever. I think assuming that the band gets pissed is not quite true; evidenced by their relatively relaxed attitude towards sharing music. They had a sense of humor about the whole thing. An audience member should also have a sense of humor because taking the experience to seriously is what really ruins shows, me thinks.

 

Anyways, I've seen hundreds of shows over the years and many Wilco shows taboot, but those two nights were amazing. Two of the best shows I've seen. They're playing at the top of their game right now and I was honored to witness it and can't wait for the DVD / recordings. That room is so small and the sound was wicked. Being blown away two nights in a row in one of my favorite towns by one of my favorite bands made for an unforgettable experience. Not to mention enjoying the company of new friends! :thumbup

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To those who misunderstood the situation, we had given John Stirratt a shirt and one for his wife too. He thought it was hilarious. Additionally, I think my buddy hooked him up with one for his dad. They were just ribbing us and we ribbed them back all in good fun. Tweedy was not pissed and in fact, he apologized two songs later mentioning the fact that there were already pro cameras shooting.

 

 

 

There was a few of us. Also, it was never my intention to tape the entire show. What show have they played since the uprise of digital video where someone didn't tape something and post it on YouTube or where ever. I think assuming that the band gets pissed is not quite true; evidenced by their relatively relaxed attitude towards sharing music. They had a sense of humor about the whole thing. An audience member should also have a sense of humor because taking the experience to seriously is what really ruins shows, me thinks.

 

Anyways, I've seen hundreds of shows over the years and many Wilco shows taboot, but those two nights were amazing. Two of the best shows I've seen. They're playing at the top of their game right now and I was honored to witness it and can't wait for the DVD / recordings. That room is so small and the sound was wicked. Being blown away two nights in a row in one of my favorite towns by one of my favorite bands made for an unforgettable experience. Not to mention enjoying the company of new friends! :thumbup

 

Yeah man thanks for the explanation. I was a few people back and wasn't there the first night, and I had no idea what your shirt said or what was going on. It's pretty funny and glad to hear it was all in fun for both sides.

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Yeah man thanks for the explanation. I was a few people back and wasn't there the first night, and I had no idea what your shirt said or what was going on. It's pretty funny and glad to hear it was all in fun for both sides.

 

Here's ITMWLY and Nel's Germany solo...if anyone finds a source for either nights please let me know - willeekinz@mac.com - THANKS AGAIN!!

 

http://gallery.mac.com/willeekinz#100097

 

http://gallery.mac.com/willeekinz#100100

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Here's ITMWLY and Nel's Germany solo...if anyone finds a source for either nights please let me know - willeekinz@mac.com - THANKS AGAIN!!

 

http://gallery.mac.com/willeekinz#100097

 

http://gallery.mac.com/willeekinz#100100

 

 

Dude freaking nice.

 

 

Do you need to have an iphone to do that? I have a .mac account and didn't know you could host videos.

 

 

Anyway, great clips dude. What a great couple of nights.

 

 

Also yeah, if anyone taped both shows(or any of them) in their entirety please let me know!

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