W(TF) Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm not trying to be contrary. Opening for the Stones is a much bigger deal than opening for Neil Young. And stadium rock is the only thing worse than arena rock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm not trying to be contrary. Opening for the Stones is a much bigger deal than opening for Neil Young. Unfortunately, they both typically have terrible opening bands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heyho Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Total agreeance!Unfortunately, that happens with increased popularity. I emailed the man that wrote the Wilco book (easily found googling) with and received a response to my question: 'Why not Chicago?'I suggest y'all do similar and see what you get. And stadium rock is the only thing worse than arena rock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Unfortunately, they both typically have terrible opening bands.Pearl Jam and U2? Ryan Adams? Etc. Etc.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Pearl Jam and U2? Ryan Adams? Etc. Etc.? By "etc. etc." I assume you don't mean Jewel, Blind Melon and Third Eye Blind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I emailed the man that wrote the Wilco book (easily found googling) with and received a response to my question: 'Why not Chicago?'I suggest y'all do similar and see what you get. You emailed Greg Kot about concerts? He's a journalist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 By "etc. etc." I assume you don't mean Jewel, Blind Melon and Third Eye Blind.ok. Total agreeance!Unfortunately, that happens with increased popularity. I emailed the man that wrote the Wilco book (easily found googling) with and received a response to my question: 'Why not Chicago?'I suggest y'all do similar and see what you get.what did he say? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heyho Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 You sir, clearly don't read the Chicago Tribune or listen to Sound Opinions.He's a longtime music critic and well connected with the ins and outs of what is going on in the city. I figured he might have a perspective. I chose to ask. You emailed Greg Kot about concerts? He's a journalist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heyho Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 In essence, what some have been posting: The band will not to open for anybody in the hometown, including 'the almighty Neil' (his words). Of course, it's all speculation until Wilco speaks to it. ok. what did he say? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 By "etc. etc." I assume you don't mean Jewel, Blind Melon and Third Eye Blind. They might not be your taste, but they are far from "terrible". I believe our boys opened for the Stones a few years back. I am sure that some of the Stones fans (the few that bothered to show up) thought they were from Mars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Of course, it's all speculation until Wilco speaks to it. Right, so why ask the forum to flood the poor guy's inbox?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 They might not be your taste, but they are far from "terrible". Ok, two of those acts are terrible. Blind Melon probably had some good qualities. All three are terribly inappropriate opening acts for Neil Young and the Rolling Stones, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bold992003 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I've seen some good bands open for the Stones....I know the White Stripes opened for them, Ryan Adams, the Pretenders I saw once. I'm sure they have had some bad ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Didn't Meredith "I'm a Bitch" Brooks get the Bob's Country Bunker treatment opening for the Stones in Argentina? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Didn't Meredith "I'm a Bitch" Brooks get the Bob's Country Bunker treatment opening for the Stones in Argentina?Well? Did she play both kinds of music? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 In essence, what some have been posting: The band will not to open for anybody in the hometown, including 'the almighty Neil' (his words). Of course, it's all speculation until Wilco speaks to it.I think I said that about 3 pages ago. I don't have any problem with Wilco not wanting to open for Neil Young in Chicago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k8tee Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/musi...o082108.article From the article: Wilco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ok, two of those acts are terrible. Blind Melon probably had some good qualities. All three are terribly inappropriate opening acts for Neil Young and the Rolling Stones, though.I saw Blind Mellon and Soundgarden open for Neil Young w/ Booker T & The MGs in '93. It was far from "inappropriate." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I haven't read everything in this thread, but I am very disappointed that Wilco is opening for Neil at the Palace in Auburn Hills. This will probably be the only Michigan appearance for the band before the new record, and I can't think of anything less appealing than seeing my favorite band in an arena setting. Now if this show was scheduled in a smaller, more intimate theatre, I'd be on this like stink on sh#t. As it is, I guess I am going to have to wait for the new release this spring (or whenever it comes out) and hope that Wilco schedules a show at a smaller venue in Michigan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I saw Blind Mellon and Soundgarden open for Neil Young w/ Booker T & The MGs in '93. It was far from "inappropriate." I saw that tour, but my date had Jewel instead of Soundgarden. I would have liked to see Soundgarden open for Neil. Maybe I'm being too hard on Blind Melon. They were ubiquitous at the time, so maybe I didn't give them a fair shake due to overexposure. My comments regarding Jewel and Third Eye Blind stand, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 well that is pretty absurd that they'd think Chicago needs a break from them! So who's the opening act going to be then? Judging by the fact that Death Cab and Wilco are on the rest of the leg you'd think it'd be someone relatively good. I am not happy about this at all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 well that is pretty absurd that they'd think Chicago needs a break from them! So who's the opening act going to be then? Judging by the fact that Death Cab and Wilco are on the rest of the leg you'd think it'd be someone relatively good. I am not happy about this at all!Jewel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Anyone get tickets for Ottawa? We got section 104. http://www.tickco.com/sc/589-404/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 well that is pretty absurd that they'd think Chicago needs a break from them! So who's the opening act going to be then? Judging by the fact that Death Cab and Wilco are on the rest of the leg you'd think it'd be someone relatively good. I am not happy about this at all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 thanks, I needed that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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