bböp Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I got your setlist right here (Something new I'm trying...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Fantastic review! As always. Thank you Paul. Any show with Pieholden Suite is a winner in my book. Any Skyflynn & Amy spotting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I got your setlist right here (Something new I'm trying...)Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Any Skyflynn & Amy spotting? They were spotted! Always great to see those guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmhphoto Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for posting. Like the wordpress blog option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for another great post bbop! I'm pretty sure the "oh" comment happened in Toronto, not Montreal as Jeff said. Anyone else remember this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 bbop, great review...it was a good show and Jeff seemed to be having a great time with all of the union and fart banter. He did also reference how at the previous shows that the audiences clapping sounded like seals making fun of someone who couldn't clap...which I guess is a compliment...but, soon after, the clappers were not in time. Personal note: I don't really care for clapping with songs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josephine Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I got your setlist right here (Something new I'm trying...) Very cool. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Oooo (ooooohhhhhh?), P -- I like the Wordpress. A great recounting, of course. As soon as Jeff noted how quiet the room was, I had a feeling it would be received as an invitation to, well, not be quiet. But people also seem to want to reenact moments from the Sunken Treasure DVD ("Play whatever you want!") at solo shows, so maybe it's just a matter of time before that kind of racket erupts, regardless of how the evening starts. It's been a long (loooooong, sad, lonely) time since I've seen any incarnations of Wilco, so I was really looking forward to hearing whatever songs showed up in the setlist. Pieholden and Candyfloss were definitely highlights of the night, and there was a lot of love for "You Are Not Alone" from my vicinity. But really, who can blame the fine gentleman in the audience? That song is worthy of any and all Barry White-esque utterances. (Actually, having just seen Mavis Staples & her band perform it a week or two ago, Jeff's imitations of the "Ohhhh yeah" reminded me more of Donny Gerrard than Barry...and I'll take Donny every time.) But I digress. Back to the point: that song is magic. Jeff had a few great bits, as usual. I thought one of the funniest moments was when Jeff stated that he wrote "Born Alone" in response to him writing "You Are Not Alone." HA! And as noted, there were a few references to the current political "unrest" in Madison. Regarding the story about his family, I think he was saying that his dad was a "company man" while his brothers were in the union, and there was a great deal of conflict in his house around that. I think he said something like, "I hated being around that conflict" or ... "shit" ... or something. That's when his story was interrupted by the Ruling Class request, although I also got the impression he didn't have a lot more to say about it. (I didn't catch the Jolly Banker request! Damn, that would have been great!) He was more reticent than I expected on the subject, but not in a way that was disappointing. What's he going to say? Plus, I enjoy having the music as an escape. At the end, when he said, "This is what concerts would sound like without unions!" I leaned over to my husband and said, "Wait, is that an endorsement of unions or not?" Which was followed promptly by his, "Pretty good, right?" Ha. It was a really nice night; I can't wait for Solid Sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Great show - in 2nd row center right (thanks wilcoworld). 3rd or 4th row singers behind us a bit annoying but not too bad (e.g., singing the first three or four words to each song - i think to impress the ladies they were with?)...venue was fantastic - accoustics were among teh best i've ever heard - gladly return to capitol theater...Show was impressive - jeff confident wtih his deliveries and delicate...had a great time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamham Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 What was the timing for last night's show? Specifically, when did the opener begin, when did Jeff begin, and when did the night end? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 What was the timing for last night's show? Specifically, when did the opener begin, when did Jeff begin, and when did the night end? Don't know what time the opener started as I missed it. But Jeff started at about 8:35 and ended about 10:20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rock Pools Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 The shows sound wonderful. I would love to be there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 A guy I know who photographed the show was told to only shoot in specific areas because they were recording and the audience mics would pick up the camera clicks if he wandered too far...anyone know if Jeff records all shows or...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tried and true Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for another great post bbop! I'm pretty sure the "oh" comment happened in Toronto, not Montreal as Jeff said. Anyone else remember this? I was in Montreal when the guy yelled OH!. One of the funniest bits I've ever seen Jeff do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I had a lot of fun last night - excellent show, and our dinner beforehand was nearly as much fun. I've missed the local crew! As T mentioned, "Pieholden" and "Candyfloss" were highlights. I'd like to add that Jeff was particularly proud of the "You Are Not Alone" > "Born Alone" > "How to Fight Loneliness" > "I'll Fight" progression in the setlist. A certain friend of mine suggested shouting out a request for "Let's Fight" as the next song, but we refrained. I also really liked the new resonator guitar. And thanks to whomever gave Jeff the Recall Walker sticker that he was sporting for the encore. Just got home from work and saw that my intrepid house guests managed to close the garage door and escape before it shut them in. I'll see you gentlemen tomorrow night in Iowa City! Any Skyflynn & Amy spotting?They said to say hi to everyone! Jeff seemed to be having a great time with all of the union and fart banter.I mean, how can it not be a good show when it can be described with "all of the union and fart banter"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I had a lot of fun last night - excellent show, and our dinner beforehand was nearly as much fun. I've missed the local crew! Cheers to that! When I'm feeling BLUEAll I have to DOIs take a look at YOUAnd then I'm not sooooo BLUE... (Paul, you bastard!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Cheers to that! When I'm feeling BLUEAll I have to DOIs take a look at YOUAnd then I'm not sooooo BLUE... (Paul, you bastard!) When I kiss your lips, ooh I start to SHIVERCan't control the QUIV-ER-ING inside... Buster! (Sorry.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 By the way, the song I was trying to get you guys to figure out as "the one where I never understood any of the words" was Invisible Touch. I actually had trouble Googling it because ... of the whole never understanding any of the words thing. And on the subject of the show, I can't believe I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the new song. I'm excited to hear it with more instruments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 By the way, the song I was trying to get you guys to figure out as "the one where I never understood any of the words" was Invisible Touch. I actually had trouble Googling it because ... of the whole never understanding any of the words thing. And on the subject of the show, I can't believe I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the new song. I'm excited to hear it with more instruments. Oh, good god...I'm glad you couldn't think of it last night! The Eddie Money/Groovy Kind of Love duo was more than enough. Re: the new song: that's what happens when the Interwebs ruins surprises!! I lovelovelove the melody of it. It may be "Oh yeahhhhh" worthy one day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 By the way, the song I was trying to get you guys to figure out as "the one where I never understood any of the words" was Invisible Touch. I actually had trouble Googling it because ... of the whole never understanding any of the words thing. And on the subject of the show, I can't believe I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the new song. I'm excited to hear it with more instruments. I was totally going to say "Invisible Touch," but I didn't because technically that's Genesis! Oh well, glad you figured it out. And the new song does have quite a catchy melody to it. I think both of your houseguests were humming it this (well, yesterday) morning... Safe drive to Iowa City! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I was totally going to say "Invisible Touch," but I didn't because technically that's Genesis! Oh, check out the Phil Collins purist! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Great reviews, everybody. Bbop, that new blog is great. You rule! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Byron Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Just wondering, but did anyone see any mics recording the show? I was second row balcony and they were all over you if you even remotely brought anything out that looked like a cell phone or camera. My guess was there was no recording unless it was ok'd by Tweedy's group. I could be wrong. Thought I would ask. The sound in that theater was amazing. Tweedy even commented on being able to hear everything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Oh, check out the Phil Collins purist! Great reviews, everybody. Bbop, that new blog is great. You rule! Thanks a lot...appreciate it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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