bböp Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I posted the complete setlist and some preliminary comments on the last show of this weeklong Southern run over at setlistguy.wordpress.com. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gopokes Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Another awesome show at Cain's. Like you said bbop, the band truly seemed to enjoy themselves. I took my wife to a show for the first time. I'm not sure I have a converter on my hands, but she did enjoy it and at least she now understands why I love seeing this band whenever I can. What I have never realized is how much of their stage production (for lack of a better word) they sacrifice by playing Cain's. After seeing them in Denton, I see that in Tulsa they lost the backdrop, a bunch of lights, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 It did become incredibly hot in the hours before doors, but I have to say I was mostly thrilled to be soaking up so much Tulsa sun. (Some may even say I overdid it... ) Spring in WI this year has been abysmal. I hadn't seen the full band since Solid Sound, so ending the drought with a show at Cains (my first visit) was terrific! After the "Evening With..." shows and enjoying a variety of Solid Sound Wilco shenanigans, a fan can become downright spoiled in terms of the set list, so I tried to keep that in mind going in. I also recognized my good fortune in being able to attend a Sunday night/Mothers Day show 900 miles from home and work (and my children), so I was ready to enjoy and appreciate whatever turned up in the set list. It also helped to be surrounded by so many familiar faces who always make things more fun. I especially loved hearing Theologians and Misunderstood. Jeff's guitar was blazing from where I stood, and it was great! I love his soloing, even though I recognize Nels is the Guitar God, so it was nice to enjoy the full effect. There was a funny bit before Jesus, Etc., when Jeff described the indignities they had suffered on their brief tour. The first was in Denton, when the venue put up a barricade but then also enforced (or attempted to enforce?) an additional 3 foot "dead zone" beyond the barricade. The second was in Alabama (not sure which city) when Jeff spotted a guy walking down the aisle toward the stage. Jeff knew the crazy *cough*guy*cough* was going to do something stupid, and he did: he walked to the edge of the stage and threw a beer koozie on the stage. However, that wasn't the full insult. The koozie was a promo for a law firm. Jeff asked if we had any idea what that did to a rock band's libido. He then entreated us to sing along loudly to Jesus, Etc. to help them once again feel ... potent. He assured us afterward that we were successful, and based on the somewhat comic yet captivatingly erotic gyrations by Josh And His Cowbell during Hoodoo Voodoo, it's safe to say at least one crew member was feeling virile by the end of the night. He also dedicated "I'm The Man Who Loves You" to all the moms because, without them, where would we be? "Nowhere." He also charged that if Glenn didn't stand on his stool for the intro, it meant he didn't love his mom. Ouch! Of course Glenn obliged and offered up a heartwarming declaration of love for his mother before launching into ITMWLY. All in all, it was a great night. Cains, the band, the company, the sun... Boo to tomorrow's obligations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Glenn obliged and offered up a heartwarming declaration of love for his mother before launching into ITMWLY.Heartwarming indeed! Nice recap, T. I love Cain's and had so much fun last night. (God, it was just last night?) I think one of my favorite songs of the night was "Box Full of Letters" ... you know, one of those Wilco wrote and recorded before the band emigrated to America. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Heartwarming indeed! Nice recap, T. I love Cain's and had so much fun last night. (God, it was just last night?) I think one of my favorite songs of the night was "Box Full of Letters" ... you know, one of those Wilco wrote and recorded before the band emigrated to America. Ah, yes. A song from the Old Country! A Box Full of Letters was great. As I think about it, that would be a really good song to point to. You know, raise your hand in the air and just point the sh*t out of it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Ah, yes. A song from the Old Country! A Box Full of Letters was great. As I think about it, that would be a really good song to point to. You know, raise your hand in the air and just point the sh*t out of it? A song that will never be the same since someone planted "I've got a Box Full of Cheddars, that you might like to eat." lyric in my head. Great seeing everyone. Definitely had the pre-party vibe of a Solid Sound warmup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgsooner Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Some videos I took at the show (shhhh) are now up on my YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/themgsooner The video is nothing special, but I'm pleased with how the audio turned out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks mgsooner it does sound good and it looks like there was a great vibe there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 just listened to this show - very strong and enthusiastic performance...sounds like the band had a ton of fun...best show of the mini tour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stvpttrsn Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 My 3rd time to see them playing down the street...I talked to the guy who setup mics and was recording & gave him my email to send a copy, but never heard back. If anyone has this show let me know, I will check in the trading thread also. I have good recordings of 9/22/2003 & 3/8/2008 and am looking to acquire/trade for 5/8/11 and 4/25/2005(OKC) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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