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This had been rumored by the Riverfront Times, but the Post Dispatch now makes it official:

 

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the-blender/the-blender/2009/07/farm-aid-2009-wilco-jason-mraz-added-to-verizon-show/

 

Couple this with the e-mail this morning stating "Stay tuned to Wilcoworld this week for more Fall show announcements", and it sounds like the Mid-west is getting some more shows in 2009. Here is hoping to a Saturday night show in STL!!!!!!!

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I was hoping they would be added to Farm Aid. Saw them at Farm Aid '98 which was fun. Unfortunately Farm Aid probably means we won't get a full show in STL this fall. I would be happy with a Columbia, MO show though.

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Couple this with the e-mail this morning stating "Stay tuned to Wilcoworld this week for more Fall show announcements", and it sounds like the Mid-west is getting some more shows in 2009.

 

 

Come on Minnesota! :whoo

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Man I am really excited...ive been a Farm Aid member for years, just got my tickets...and then they announce Wilco for the event...plus Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews+Tim Reynolds

 

http://www.farmaid.org/site/c.qlI5IhNVJsE/b.2723647/k.2B7B/The_Lineup.htm

 

 

tickets general public on sale Sat july 25 at 10 am est

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How did you do on the Farm Aid pre-sale? I considered signing up but decided to just go for tix on Saturday. Hope there are still some good ones left after the Farm Aid, Cougar and Dave pre-sales this week. Probably not. :hmm

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I have not paid all that much attention to Farm Aid since CMT quit broadcasting the show. I have never heard of several of these bands:

 

Doors open: 12:30pm

 

* The Blackwood Quartet - 1:00

* Phosphorescent - 1:15

* Will Dailey - 1:40

* Ernie Isley & the Jam Band - 2:10

* Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real - 2:30

* Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses - 3:00

* Billy Joe Shaver - 3:25

* Jamey Johnson - 4:00

* Gretchen Wilson - 4:25

* Wilco - 5:05

* Jason Mraz - 5:55

* Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - 6:35

* John Mellencamp - 7:30

* Neil Young - 8:25

* Willie Nelson - 9:20

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I have not paid all that much attention to Farm Aid since CMT quit broadcasting the show. I have never heard of several of these bands:

Same here.

 

I'm getting ready to head out the door to the show. Will be recording Wilco but hope someone is also capturing the video feed on Directv and audio on XM and Sirus. Should be fun.

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HMD, woo!

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That's it.

 

"Not everybody who grows up here is a redneck."

 

Good "Casino Queen."

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That's it.

 

"Not everybody who grows up here is a redneck."

 

Good "Casino Queen."

"In all due respect to Gretchen Wilson, who here is NOT a redneck?"

 

:lol

 

 

I loved that he called her out on her overdone redneck pride. She was sort of annoying, although I'm sure that redneck business is just her gimmick.

 

 

Now Hoodoo Voodoo! Yay! :dancing

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I thought it was pretty badass to come out with Nova after Gretchen whateverthefuck, but then proceeded to play every joke song the band has (besides WTS). Oh well, they were tight but just a lame song selection IMO.

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Basking in the afterglow of that too short performance, I've a few observations:


Kick ass cow bell maneuvers by Mikel


They looked like they were having a blast


I don't know if it's my computer screen, but Jeff looks a little heavier from Wappingers Falls. If so, I'm glad that we both put on some weight since that night, makes me feel closer to him and much closer to Wendy's -- obviously


God I wanna see go to a Wilco show, god I wanna go to a Wilco show, god I wanna go see a Wilco show. I'm so jealous of you folks who'll be seeing them in the next few weeks.

Need a fix, need a fix, need a fix . . .

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Yes, that was a very nice little blast of live Wilco.

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Was able to catch it half way through Impossible Germany which, just to say, is one of my least favourite Wilco songs for some reason. Got to finally hear Hoodoo live which was awesome. For a live broadcast I thought the sound was amazing, especially the bass and drums. Really anxious to hear the impending tour announcement - I miss my Wilco!

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A couple thoughts. Overall I enjoyed the set musically, with exception of Hoodoo Voodoo which I thought they murdered (in a bad way).

 

I was a little disappointed in Jeff making two jokes at Gretchen Wilson's expense. One, she is from the area (cut her some slack). Two, it is like making fun of tv dinners (we all know it is crap, does it have to be spoke of). Three, my mom was watching (and I can hear her say, "hey I like Gretchen Wilson")

 

Anyway, nice to see Wilco playing in front of Jason Mraz. Thank you Neil and Willie?

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