Lynch Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Another great opening act by RGC, even got to briefly meet Alan Sparhawk and Eric Pollard after the show. Wilco, for the second night in a row for us, was as good if not better than our high expectations. Alot of repeats from the night before, but the songs they repeated are great songs, so that's ok. Some nice surprises too. HummingbirdYou Are My FaceCompany In My BackImpossible Germany Handshake DrugsJesus Etc.Pot Kettle BlackShot In The ArmShe's A JarSide With The SeedsShake It OffOne By OneThat's Not The IssueSummerteethVia ChicagoI'm The Man Who Loves YouPoor PlacesSpiders WalkenChrist For PresidentHate It HereHeavy Metal DrummerRed-Eyed And BlueI Got YouCasino QueenOuttasite (Outta Mind) On Impossible Germany Nels blew the solo out of the water. Jeff even made a comment after the song that the solo was punishing for Nels, and we're even now, after the long delay from the chicken pox cancellation. I LOVED Summerteeth, and Company In My Back, and Pot Kettle Black for the second night in a row was a treat. They were having a great time on stage, alot of laughs and impromptu moments. I love it when you can clearly see a performer is having fun on stage, and not taking themselves too seriously. But, Jeff made some snippy comments about talking during the show as well, and about the youth of the majority of the audience at the front of the stage, saying how they seemed to be mostly in their "tweens". I think Red-Eyed and Blue was the grand prize for me from these two nights. It's the first Wilco song I ever heard, right after Being There came out, and it's the one that got me hooked. I am tired, and I am going to bed now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 That's not too many repeats man?????????? This may be one of the first HB openers I've seen, and random placement of songs, I would be pretty extactic. This will be one of very few that I'll keep in my cataloge for this tour! Lucky ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Some nice surprises too. Pot Kettle BlackShe's A JarOne By OneSummerteethPoor PlacesChrist For President Wow, I would love to hear any of these in NM, specifically, "Summerteeth" and "Christ For President". Do you know if anyone tapped this show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Nice looking setlist. For my money a Poor Places > Spiders combo is still one of my favorite things they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 tapers are not allowed in canada Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Distopian_Dreamer Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I had an account here the last time Wilco came through, but I couldn't remember it since it's been so long... Thanks so much for putting up the setlist! What a show! I had this huge grin the whole time. There were so many highlights, but the three that stood out the most were: 1. That solo on Impossible Germany. It was utterly mind-blowing! Nels was a force! 2. The mini drum solos during Via Chicago which brought the crowd to a frenzy. 3. Spiders (Kidsmoke). Jeff had the crowd clapping along during a break in the song and then the band led right back into it! The band were so on tonight and they did look like they were having fun. I found Jeff to be really engaging and witty, whether he was chiding the "douchebags" to his right, making fun of people wearing sunglasses at the show (who does that?) or joking with a young girl in a homemade Wilco shirt. The chemistry and musicianship was incredible and seemed so natural. It was one of the few times that I've actually left a concert feeling utterly satisfied. Definitely the best show that I've seen in a while. The funny thing is that I actually had plans when this show was announced and wasn't going to go. Only when Retribution Gospel Choir was announced as the opener did I decide that I had to go since I'm a huge Low fan. If anyone cares, here is the setlist for Retribution Gospel Choir's opening set. HatchetThey Knew You WellTake Your TimeBreakerSomebody's SomeoneDestroyerHoles In Our Heads What She Turned IntoFor Her BloodKids Easy Prey I kind of knew what to expect from them and they didn't disappoint. It was as if Alan was finally able to exorcise all his pent-up classic rock-isms and rock star moves from all his years playing at the lugubrious and slow pace in Low. It was great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 We loaded up on merch too. We bought the Wilco Book, Jeff's poetry book, Sky Blue Sky on vinyl, two of the "Wilco Now." buttons, and my wife got the scarf for herself. I saw a dude with some gear set up right beside the sound guy, but I am not sure if he was taping the show or not. I am still floored by these two nights of Wilco, and yes, words cannot even describe Nels last night. He was a man possessed. But now, my bank account and my body will thank me as there are no more long road trips or shows for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Seeing each night's setlist makes me even more excited for St. Louis. I love how much they're mixing things up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fumanbru Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 first time i've seen them. i was really impressed. the sound was great. jeff was saying that it was a request show and he couldn't believe some sicko (or something of the sort) actually requested "that's not the issue". he was asking the audience who requested that song....it was pretty funny. i think the highlights for me were....hummingbird as the opening, via chicago, and the rockin version of red-eyed and blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
binky Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Fantastic show! fifth time I've seen Wilco and this was one of the best! Up-close, great sound, nice light show and the usual yahoos talking during the quieter songs (Jeff knew where they were ,douchebags!!). Speaking of taping, I just happened to record the show from 4th row. Unfortunately I'm leaving for Toronto in 5 hours and won't be back until Tuesday. Be patient and I'll upload the show when I get back and I'll post the link where I posted the show. Listened to it at work today and it sounds great! Bink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Fantastic show! fifth time I've seen Wilco and this was one of the best! Up-close, great sound, nice light show and the usual yahoos talking during the quieter songs (Jeff knew where they were ,douchebags!!). Speaking of taping, I just happened to record the show from 4th row. Unfortunately I'm leaving for Toronto in 5 hours and won't be back until Tuesday. Be patient and I'll upload the show when I get back and I'll post the link where I posted the show. Listened to it at work today and it sounds great! Bink YAY Binky! Looking forward to your recording, and glad you got a great show to make up for the unavoidably-cancelled one last year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fumanbru Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 here's a review from the local paper. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingn...p-4756790c.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 jeff was saying that it was a request show and he couldn't believe some sicko (or something of the sort) actually requested "that's not the issue". he was asking the audience who requested that song....it was pretty funny.Well, this leads me to believe that even one request for a song might/does get played. Hopefully, they will play my request in NM because I am sure I am the only person to request it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greenmanwl Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Well, this leads me to believe that even one request for a song might/does get played. Hopefully, they will play my request in NM because I am sure I am the only person to request it.What's the song? We're coming in from Phoenix and one of my requests is a unique one: neil young's Albuquerque, from tonight's the night, that or roll another number i say! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 What's the song? We're coming in from Phoenix and one of my requests is a unique one: neil young's Albuquerque, from tonight's the night, that or roll another number i say!We're coming from the Phoenix area too (Mesa). I'm requesting "When The Roses Bloom Again" and my brother is requesting "I'm Always In Love". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thetitans2k Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Fantastic show! fifth time I've seen Wilco and this was one of the best! Up-close, great sound, nice light show and the usual yahoos talking during the quieter songs (Jeff knew where they were ,douchebags!!). Speaking of taping, I just happened to record the show from 4th row. Unfortunately I'm leaving for Toronto in 5 hours and won't be back until Tuesday. Be patient and I'll upload the show when I get back and I'll post the link where I posted the show. Listened to it at work today and it sounds great! Bink Can't wait to get that tape. What a great show this was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
binky Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I'll get that recording up soon, I've been busy this week and haven't had a large enough chunk of computer time at home to upload the show. I'll try this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
binky Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I finally posted the Winnipeg show at Dimeadozen.org If you aren't a member hopefully someone will post it at bt.etree.org or try PM me and I can send out a copy. (Donna: you're copy is on the way!) enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks so much, Geoff! I can't wait to hear it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thetitans2k Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I can't seem to get a membership there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thetitans2k Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I got one. nevermind. I can't wait to listen. Thanks for the upload. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gleemonex Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thank you so much for recording this concert! It was my first Wilco show and it was incredible. I'm really happy to have a bootleg of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks for the boot, binky. We were in the fourth row as well, stage left.The boot sounds great! Many great memories to listen to over and over again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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