imdwalrus Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Good show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Bummed I missed the show -- didn't want to get others around me as sick as I am today Will just have to see them in Madison or something. And hopefully a source will appear so I can enjoy it vicariously.... We were wondering if you were on your way, sorry you couldn't make it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Good show.Where were you??? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 not so sure about that. both look great, but which group would you prefer? SundayMisunderstoodAt Least That's What You SaidDeeper DownIt's Just That SimpleTheologiansI'm Always in LoveJust a KidKingpinMondayHoodoo VoodooI'm a Wheel or MondayVia ChicagoSide with the SeedsKameraCountry DisappearedFar Far AwayBox Full of LettersNothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again)Can't Stand ItHummingbirdThe Late GreatsPoor PlacesSpidersPassenger SideCasino Queen i'd say it's pretty closeAre you basing this on the set list or were you there? Just a Kid was brilliant, Hoodoo Voodoo was inspired, I'm always in Love is one of my favorite Wilco songs ever; however the energy and performances in general were better on Monday. Just sayin. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 MondayVia ChicagoSide with the SeedsKameraCountry DisappearedFar Far AwayBox Full of LettersNothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again)Can't Stand ItHummingbirdThe Late GreatsPoor PlacesSpidersPassenger SideCasino Queen Monday was better. Those different songs that hwllo listed were all great to hear, esp. Kamera and Seeds. Tweedy's bit with their latest release and then he pulls out the vinyl for A.M. was pretty funny, too. Not to mentioned Box Full of Letters, Casino Queen, and Passenger Side. I thought the place sounded fine (I was center about 20-30 feet back for both nights.) The keyboards seemed a bit louder last night. I liked Tweedy's take on the empty seats, too, he seemed to take it in all in stride. It should be interesting to see if they try to book two arena shows again... Lastly, I agree with LouieB about Tortoise. Both nights they played great (Monday was better) and the venue did not hinder their performance/sound at all. There musical chair performances are always a thrill to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Man oh man, what a show!! "Poor Places" was gorgeous and the rest was amazing, as usual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Monday was most certainly better in attendance or on paper. I do like to think Sunday's set flowed a bit better, but of course you don't have to deal with repeats on the 1st night. I'd agree with the comment that the band varied things up just enough with some really nice surprises... loved all the talk about "this is the newest single off our latest release" and then he pulls out the AM vinyl. Before "Nothingsever.." he also made a quick blurb, this single is off our release from a couple weeks back... good stuff. Pat was MVP for me N2. 5th and last show for me in 2009, and where it's always gonna be tough to top the Red Rocks show on my personal list, last nights set did certainly did not disappoint at all and was almost skeptical that it might going in fearful of too many repeats and with the way things started out. Some good home cookin from the fellas though, and more than enough to tide me over until Madison. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 wasn't there last night, but from the set list I prefer the songs I heard Sunday. But wish I could have been to both nights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 While Greg Kot mentions Nels extensively in his review of the first night, I think the band is far more balanced than ever before. We have come to expect Nels to be incredible and he still is, but now Pat gets more leads, more fills and is just generally more of a factor in the mix. I am not saying that simply because I was standing on his side, since I usually stand on the Pat and John side. Also Jeff seems to be taking more leads and interesting leads at that. So kudos to Pat and the entire band for really kicking into high gear last night. I agree with Lou, based on the three shows I've seen over the last 10 mos., and the one in '07. Nels was still overpowering in Lewiston this summer, but I think it was the soundboard people's fault, the audio on that show was an awful mess for the most part. Maybe the Nels wow factor has just gotten more normal to us over time, but I definitely notice the changes as the three of them evolve their contributions on various songs. You'd think three wailing guitars aren't really necessary, but now I just can't imagine some of the tunes live without that huge wall of noise (i.e. Handshake Drugs is always a highlight once Jeff straps the SG on). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdmel Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 What was up with the argument between Jeff and Glenn before I'm The Man Who Loves You? before Glenn jumped up on his kit? Monday Jeff mentioned something about the gong being kind of racist before walken, before playing into ITMWLY and I'm assuming they've had it all this tour?? It just seemed like a strange moment, I felt like I was watching jeff and jay argue in im trying to break your heart. It seemed like they shared a laugh after but anyone know what it was about? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Glenn didn't want to stand up and do the pose, since his new thing is the gong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Perhaps this was an example of something playing differently up front than it did further back, but tongues were firmly in cheeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Perhaps this was an example of something playing differently up front than it did further back, but tongues were firmly in cheeks. Totally. When Glenn stood on his kit, he was mock furious, swearing and cussing, but it was obviously played for laughs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Wowza! What a show: well put together, tight setlist, the band played well with the audience - inviting the crowd to take the lead on Jesus, etc.. It was a workout set & encore to not quite full house- as Jeff said, "...the first show in Chicago where anyone who wanted could come out to see them." I couldn't get a ticket for Sunday - but, I was glad I drove down from Milwaukee for closing night. To both the band & the audience - Cheers to a great show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfcidb Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 MUCH better than sunday's show. Sunday wasn't bad, so much as safe and completely playing into the crowd of gapers. Last nite was the wilco i love to see. Song selection and setlist flow were much more up my alley. Let's pause for a moment and take notice of how thoroughly Tortoise killed it each night. Was great people seemed to finally be engaged by the end of last nite's set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubsfan77 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Amazing show last night. Jeff and the whole band were having so much fun, and so was I. The setlist really flowed well. Anyone have any photos to share, I just want to remember that special night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopQuizKat Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Last night was Outstanding. Sunday night was my 23rd Bday but Monday night took the cake. The setlist was great. Via Chicago opener set the tone for the night. Liked when jeff said "you know we love you we wrote a song about it but we played that last night." The sound was still loud as hell but I thought it sounded a lot more balanced. The keys were a lot more prominent. Highlight for me was Poor Places to Spiders... I was in a haze of Kidsmoke it was outstanding. Glad they left the states with such a bang then again I expected nothing less which is probably why I'm broke getting on a plane back to NOLA. As always a priceless trip. Plus the best 2 days to the start of any Bday year I could ask for. Thanks Chicago and Wilco! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Party @ the Moontower Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Monday was most certainly better in attendance or on paper. I do like to think Sunday's set flowed a bit better, but of course you don't have to deal with repeats on the 1st night. I'd agree with the comment that the band varied things up just enough with some really nice surprises... loved all the talk about "this is the newest single off our latest release" and then he pulls out the AM vinyl. Before "Nothingsever.." he also made a quick blurb, this single is off our release from a couple weeks back... good stuff. Pat was MVP for me N2. 5th and last show for me in 2009, and where it's always gonna be tough to top the Red Rocks show on my personal list, last nights set did certainly did not disappoint at all and was almost skeptical that it might going in fearful of too many repeats and with the way things started out. Some good home cookin from the fellas though, and more than enough to tide me over until Madison. Red Rocks was an awesome venue! Six shows this year, this one was my last for the year...gonna miss them Have to say the best setlist this year and overall vibe of the band was 2 weeks ago @ IMU Main Lounge in Iowa City...although the venue sucked, only H2O sold and it was 200 degrees in there. I actually liked the venue in sun night in Chicago, it was roomey, sound was good, and it was a snap to use the b-room and grab an ale (8.50 a beer was BS though). I could care less about the set list...I just like to see them live, even the songs I could care less about. JT could hum for 3 hours & I'd sit there happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cracked doormoon Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sounds amazing....I was really hoping they would webcast this show. Assuming there were tapers, I'll wait patiently for it to appear on the webs.where do tapers post?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 where do tapers post?? Look here for downloads and here for hard copies, and give the tapers a week before checking on the status of the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salukidave Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 FYI...I'm posting links to the Youtube videos from the show in setlist order on my site: http://www.ChicagoConcertgoers.com Go to the site, click the message board and enter the Concert Reviews section. I'll be adding links to videos as they're posted. While you're at my site, be sure to vote for your favorite Wilco album on the home page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ar331 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I attended both nights at UIC. To my tastes, a deeper, more varied set list Monday. Sunday was a great show, but it represented the "standard" play list for this year. I was in Las Vegas early summer for the show at the Hard Rock, and it was a very similar show. (The Joint, at The Hard Rock, was a great venue, strange to see Wilco in LV though)Monday's show did hit a few of my faves from the early records, and the band seemed to really want to end the NA tour with a memorable show. Much energy, humor and good fun.I can't wait for the next record and tour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 FYI...I'm posting links to the Youtube videos from the show in setlist order on my site: http://www.ChicagoConcertgoers.com Go to the site, click the message board and enter the Concert Reviews section. I'll be adding links to videos as they're posted. While you're at my site, be sure to vote for your favorite Wilco album on the home page. VC Rules and Regs say: Wilco has a long-standing policy against the videotaping of their shows, and out of respect for this policy, the posting of such videos on Via Chicago is not allowed. This also applies to solo Jeff Tweedy shows. Just pointing it out -- not meant to be bitchy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Does anyone have any good photos I could use with my recap on Muzzleofbees.com? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 My 5th and 6th shows of the year too Well, the "Second Show Rule" was clearly in effect last night. Better setlist, and better energy, especially in the second set. The jam in "Handshake Drugs" was one of the best I've heard, followed up nicely by a lovely, pastoral "Far, Far Away". I also looooved Poor Places>>>>>Spiders. That was incendiary. My one complaint is that I wish they would throw in a few more rarities for the hometown crowd. We can handle it, I promise... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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