"An Evening with Wilco"

[MattZ]

The press release?

 

Pitchfork quotes from the release: "extended, varied sets exploring material from each of the accomplished Chicago sextet's seven studio albums."

 

Every wilco show I've seen was a show that explored material from each of their albums. Ok, maybe one or two shows didn't have something from AM, but still. The extended part sounds great, of course, but I don't think I've ever walked out of a wilco show thinking it was too short.

 

Not trying to be snarky. I just really don't understand everyone's excitement (other than just the normal general excitement of a new tour being announced).

[Shakespeare In The Alley]

Yea, I'm hesitant to believe these shows will be that different than the others. They might be a few songs longer, or have two "main" sets with a short break as well as the encores, or something. But Wilco touches on almost all their albums every night.

 

We'll see once the tour starts. Regardless, I'm beyond psyched to see them in such a small venue. But I'm not gonna go in thinking that it'll be drastically different from my last two Wilco shows.

[Doug C]

Matt,

I am excited because I would prefer them to never have an opening act. I want as much live Wilco performing as many songs as I can get. That is why I was excited to see the Royal Oak show. It wasn't necessarily the best Wilco show that I have ever seen, but it definitely had the most songs.

[DAngerer09]

I think the main thing you are going to get is more songs.

 

Both of the "Evening with" shows I've been to have had 25-30 songs with solid setlists.

[tinnitus photography]

 

I suppose they might do the whole-album thing, but I kind of hope they don't.

 

they could do it like the Melvins (for Houdini) or Thurston Moore (for Psychic Hearts) did, and play the songs in a different order

[SarahC]

every wilco show i've seen with the exception of 2 outdoor shows has had over 20 songs... usually around 23-25 or so. looking forward to the "extended" sets!

 

the best wilco show i ever saw was 28 songs long.

[Mr. Kinsley]

i don't know what "an evening with Wilco" even entails.

The boys pull up in front of your place at 7:00 in one of those van/limo deals with Tony driving. John does the 'inhale deeply and exhale loudly because I'm really nervous' thing right before ringing the doorbell. You answer the door and Pat gasps and tells you how lovely you look. You say thanks and tell him that you like his vest... and Jeff's shoes. Mike hands you a bouquet of mixed flowers, which Jeff quickly fumbles for to remove the grocery store price tag. You chuckle silently and root around in the kitchen for a vase while Nels tries to be subtle and sneak a peek at your CD collection. You notice anyway, but don't mind.

 

You get to the sushi place a little early and mill about in the waiting area, clogging up the doorway since there's 7 of you. When you finally get seated Glenn orders a tall sake for you and you like that he took the initiative. Many more are ordered along the way, along with several trays of California rolls and spicy tunas. It's a little awkward when the check comes and Jeff has to go back out to the car to get some cash from Tony. He orders a soda to go for Spencer.

 

You get to the movie just as the previews are ending. Perfect timing. The romantic comedy you're watching is generic, and it does get somewhat awkward when Glenn and Mike both try to put their arms around you at the same time, but you don't mind. They all seem a bit embarrassed when they realize the Total Pros are a few rows back, snickering. You all run into Feist in the lobby and duck out before she spots you.

 

The front porch as awash in nervous laughter when it's time to say goodnight. Finally an attempt is made at a goodnight kiss and they all conck heads at the same time, making a gigantic coconut sound. You find it so endearing you invite them in.

 

The rest is a blur - but in the morning you remember some sort of joke about, "now THAT'S a nudie suit," and everyone has a difficult time finding their clothing. Except Nels of course, since bright red high-water pants and Doc Marten's boots do tend to stick out. Tony is honking loudly, pissed as hell having slept out in the van all night, yelling something about being tired of getting jerked around. They all decline your polite offer of coffee and toast, rushing out the door in a flurry of "we'll call you's."

 

Maybe an opening act isn't such a bad idea after all.

[Guest Jules]

gold

[jff]

The boys pull up in front of your place at 7:00 in one of those van/limo deals with Tony driving. John does the 'inhale deeply and exhale loudly because I'm really nervous' thing right before ringing the doorbell. You answer the door and Pat gasps and tells you how lovely you look. You say thanks and tell him that you like his vest... and Jeff's shoes. Mike hands you a bouquet of mixed flowers, which Jeff quickly fumbles for to remove the grocery store price tag. You chuckle silently and root around in the kitchen for a vase while Nels tries to be subtle and sneak a peek at your CD collection. You notice anyway, but don't mind.

 

You get to the sushi place a little early and mill about in the waiting area, clogging up the doorway since there's 7 of you. When you finally get seated Glenn orders a tall sake for you and you like that he took the initiative. Many more are ordered along the way, along with several trays of California rolls and spicy tunas. It's a little awkward when the check comes and Jeff has to go back out to the car to get some cash from Tony. He orders a soda to go for Spencer.

 

You get to the movie just as the previews are ending. Perfect timing. The romantic comedy you're watching is generic, and it does get somewhat awkward when Glenn and Mike both try to put their arms around you at the same time, but you don't mind. They all seem a bit embarrassed when they realize the Total Pros are a few rows back, snickering. You all run into Feist in the lobby and duck out before she spots you.

 

The front porch as awash in nervous laughter when it's time to say goodnight. Finally an attempt is made at a goodnight kiss and they all conck heads at the same time, making a gigantic coconut sound. You find it so endearing you invite them in.

 

The rest is a blur - but in the morning you remember some sort of joke about, "now THAT'S a nudie suit," and everyone has a difficult time finding their clothing. Except Nels of course, since bright red high-water pants and Doc Marten's boots do tend to stick out. Tony is honking loudly, pissed as hell having slept out in the van all night, yelling something about being tired of getting jerked around. They all decline your polite offer of coffee and toast, rushing out the door in a flurry of "we'll call you's."

 

Maybe an opening act isn't such a bad idea after all.

 

 

post of the year, and it's only January 7.

[watch me fall]

Mr. Kinsley should post more often.

[RaspberryJam]

Even though its only from the front porch to the running limovan, that's one hell of a walk of shame.

[barbkm]

A few drinks, some dancing...Wilco will love you, baby.

And cap it off with a foot massage from Glen

 

Seriously - I'm all a twitter thinking about two Evenings with Wilco in Montclair

[barbkm]

The boys pull up in front of your place at 7:00 in one of those van/limo deals with Tony driving.

 

Friggen hysterical

[hazel]

The boys pull up in front of your place at 7:00 in one of those van/limo deals with Tony driving. John does the 'inhale deeply and exhale loudly because I'm really nervous' thing right before ringing the doorbell. You answer the door and Pat gasps and tells you how lovely you look. You say thanks and tell him that you like his vest... and Jeff's shoes. Mike hands you a bouquet of mixed flowers, which Jeff quickly fumbles for to remove the grocery store price tag. You chuckle silently and root around in the kitchen for a vase while Nels tries to be subtle and sneak a peek at your CD collection. You notice anyway, but don't mind.

 

You get to the sushi place a little early and mill about in the waiting area, clogging up the doorway since there's 7 of you. When you finally get seated Glenn orders a tall sake for you and you like that he took the initiative. Many more are ordered along the way, along with several trays of California rolls and spicy tunas. It's a little awkward when the check comes and Jeff has to go back out to the car to get some cash from Tony. He orders a soda to go for Spencer.

 

You get to the movie just as the previews are ending. Perfect timing. The romantic comedy you're watching is generic, and it does get somewhat awkward when Glenn and Mike both try to put their arms around you at the same time, but you don't mind. They all seem a bit embarrassed when they realize the Total Pros are a few rows back, snickering. You all run into Feist in the lobby and duck out before she spots you.

 

The front porch as awash in nervous laughter when it's time to say goodnight. Finally an attempt is made at a goodnight kiss and they all conck heads at the same time, making a gigantic coconut sound. You find it so endearing you invite them in.

 

The rest is a blur - but in the morning you remember some sort of joke about, "now THAT'S a nudie suit," and everyone has a difficult time finding their clothing. Except Nels of course, since bright red high-water pants and Doc Marten's boots do tend to stick out. Tony is honking loudly, pissed as hell having slept out in the van all night, yelling something about being tired of getting jerked around. They all decline your polite offer of coffee and toast, rushing out the door in a flurry of "we'll call you's."

 

Maybe an opening act isn't such a bad idea after all.

 

that was the best movie i ever read...

[JessieOK]

 

 

The rest is a blur - but in the morning you remember some sort of joke about, "now THAT'S a nudie suit," and everyone has a difficult time finding their clothing. Except Nels of course, since bright red high-water pants and Doc Marten's boots do tend to stick out. Tony is honking loudly, pissed as hell having slept out in the van all night, yelling something about being tired of getting jerked around. They all decline your polite offer of coffee and toast, rushing out the door in a flurry of "we'll call you's."

 

 

 

Sounds exactly like a dream I just had...Seriously though, this is the best post ever. EVER!

[SarahC]

The boys pull up in front of your place at 7:00 in one of those van/limo deals with Tony driving. John does the 'inhale deeply and exhale loudly because I'm really nervous' thing right before ringing the doorbell. You answer the door and Pat gasps and tells you how lovely you look. You say thanks and tell him that you like his vest... and Jeff's shoes. Mike hands you a bouquet of mixed flowers, which Jeff quickly fumbles for to remove the grocery store price tag. You chuckle silently and root around in the kitchen for a vase while Nels tries to be subtle and sneak a peek at your CD collection. You notice anyway, but don't mind.

 

You get to the sushi place a little early and mill about in the waiting area, clogging up the doorway since there's 7 of you. When you finally get seated Glenn orders a tall sake for you and you like that he took the initiative. Many more are ordered along the way, along with several trays of California rolls and spicy tunas. It's a little awkward when the check comes and Jeff has to go back out to the car to get some cash from Tony. He orders a soda to go for Spencer.

 

You get to the movie just as the previews are ending. Perfect timing. The romantic comedy you're watching is generic, and it does get somewhat awkward when Glenn and Mike both try to put their arms around you at the same time, but you don't mind. They all seem a bit embarrassed when they realize the Total Pros are a few rows back, snickering. You all run into Feist in the lobby and duck out before she spots you.

 

The front porch as awash in nervous laughter when it's time to say goodnight. Finally an attempt is made at a goodnight kiss and they all conck heads at the same time, making a gigantic coconut sound. You find it so endearing you invite them in.

 

The rest is a blur - but in the morning you remember some sort of joke about, "now THAT'S a nudie suit," and everyone has a difficult time finding their clothing. Except Nels of course, since bright red high-water pants and Doc Marten's boots do tend to stick out. Tony is honking loudly, pissed as hell having slept out in the van all night, yelling something about being tired of getting jerked around. They all decline your polite offer of coffee and toast, rushing out the door in a flurry of "we'll call you's."

 

Maybe an opening act isn't such a bad idea after all.

can i repost this to my tumblr?

[Mr. Kinsley]

can i repost this to my tumblr?

Absolutely. I'd be honored. Glad people got a chuckle out of it!

[SarahC]

i laughed so hard i almost cried. i think i need help because i could visualize everything you wrote.

[bjorn_skurj]

The boys pull up in front of your place at 7:00 in one of those van/limo deals with Tony driving. John does the 'inhale deeply and exhale loudly because I'm really nervous' thing right before ringing the doorbell. You answer the door and Pat gasps and tells you how lovely you look. You say thanks and tell him that you like his vest... and Jeff's shoes. Mike hands you a bouquet of mixed flowers, which Jeff quickly fumbles for to remove the grocery store price tag. You chuckle silently and root around in the kitchen for a vase while Nels tries to be subtle and sneak a peek at your CD collection. You notice anyway, but don't mind.

 

You get to the sushi place a little early and mill about in the waiting area, clogging up the doorway since there's 7 of you. When you finally get seated Glenn orders a tall sake for you and you like that he took the initiative. Many more are ordered along the way, along with several trays of California rolls and spicy tunas. It's a little awkward when the check comes and Jeff has to go back out to the car to get some cash from Tony. He orders a soda to go for Spencer.

 

You get to the movie just as the previews are ending. Perfect timing. The romantic comedy you're watching is generic, and it does get somewhat awkward when Glenn and Mike both try to put their arms around you at the same time, but you don't mind. They all seem a bit embarrassed when they realize the Total Pros are a few rows back, snickering. You all run into Feist in the lobby and duck out before she spots you.

 

The front porch as awash in nervous laughter when it's time to say goodnight. Finally an attempt is made at a goodnight kiss and they all conck heads at the same time, making a gigantic coconut sound. You find it so endearing you invite them in.

 

The rest is a blur - but in the morning you remember some sort of joke about, "now THAT'S a nudie suit," and everyone has a difficult time finding their clothing. Except Nels of course, since bright red high-water pants and Doc Marten's boots do tend to stick out. Tony is honking loudly, pissed as hell having slept out in the van all night, yelling something about being tired of getting jerked around. They all decline your polite offer of coffee and toast, rushing out the door in a flurry of "we'll call you's."

 

Maybe an opening act isn't such a bad idea after all.

[choo-choo-charlie]

The boys pull up in front of your place at 7:00 in one of those van/limo deals with Tony driving. John does the 'inhale deeply and exhale loudly because I'm really nervous' thing right before ringing the doorbell. You answer the door and Pat gasps and tells you how lovely you look. You say thanks and tell him that you like his vest... and Jeff's shoes. Mike hands you a bouquet of mixed flowers, which Jeff quickly fumbles for to remove the grocery store price tag. You chuckle silently and root around in the kitchen for a vase while Nels tries to be subtle and sneak a peek at your CD collection. You notice anyway, but don't mind.

 

You get to the sushi place a little early and mill about in the waiting area, clogging up the doorway since there's 7 of you. When you finally get seated Glenn orders a tall sake for you and you like that he took the initiative. Many more are ordered along the way, along with several trays of California rolls and spicy tunas. It's a little awkward when the check comes and Jeff has to go back out to the car to get some cash from Tony. He orders a soda to go for Spencer.

 

You get to the movie just as the previews are ending. Perfect timing. The romantic comedy you're watching is generic, and it does get somewhat awkward when Glenn and Mike both try to put their arms around you at the same time, but you don't mind. They all seem a bit embarrassed when they realize the Total Pros are a few rows back, snickering. You all run into Feist in the lobby and duck out before she spots you.

 

The front porch as awash in nervous laughter when it's time to say goodnight. Finally an attempt is made at a goodnight kiss and they all conck heads at the same time, making a gigantic coconut sound. You find it so endearing you invite them in.

 

The rest is a blur - but in the morning you remember some sort of joke about, "now THAT'S a nudie suit," and everyone has a difficult time finding their clothing. Except Nels of course, since bright red high-water pants and Doc Marten's boots do tend to stick out. Tony is honking loudly, pissed as hell having slept out in the van all night, yelling something about being tired of getting jerked around. They all decline your polite offer of coffee and toast, rushing out the door in a flurry of "we'll call you's."

 

Maybe an opening act isn't such a bad idea after all.

 

Sheer brilliance.

[Nobody Girl]

If there were a VC Hall of Fame, Mr. Kinsley would get in on the first ballot.

[Dude]

Very funny post.

 

He orders a soda to go for Spencer.

 

Not to pick nits, but I think it's Sammy who wants the soda, not Spencer. Spencer just wanted a toy out of that stupid jerkass claw machine.

[Mr. Kinsley]

Very funny post.

 

 

 

Not to pick nits, but I think it's Sammy who wants the soda, not Spencer. Spencer just wanted a toy out of that stupid jerkass claw machine.

No, no. Nits should be picked. You are correct. Also, I just noticed it should be "The front porch is awash..." not "The front porch as awash...."

[bigshoulders]

, Mr. K.