Bart Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I can't believe I'm the first to post, and I didn't even write down the songs. Fantastic show. Very high energy. Crowd standing for 90% of it. The set list was pretty typical of the last few shows, with one major deviation. They brought out Nick Lowe during the encore to play "36 Inches High". Jeff announced him as " the Jesus of cool" and after the song said, "that was pretty damn good for one rehersal" For my money, the song that was the most rockin' besides the last couple encore songs was Standing O. Monday and Outtasite were also very high energy. Just a killer performance tonight. They were tight, they were hot, they were into it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 We were listening alonghttp://viachicago.org/topic/46281-wilco-live-webcast-this-sunday-night-from-columbia/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EatMorePez Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 1. Art Of Almost2. I Might3. Black Moon4. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart5. One Wing6. Bull Black Nova7. One Sunday Morning8. Impossible Germany9. Born Alone10. Handshake Drugs11. Jesus, Etc.12. Dawned On Me13. Box Full Of Letters14. Standing O15. War On War16. A Shot In The Arm Encore:17. Via Chicago18. Whole Love19. 36 Inches (w/ Nick Lowe)20. Heavy Metal Drummer21. I'm The Man Who Loves You22. Monday23. Outtasite (Outta mind) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Great, great show at Merriweather last night. Brought a friend who I was hoping to convert to Wilco fandom and it worked! She commented that the whole thing sort of crystallizes around one word, when Jeff says "alright." She is so right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was pretty disappointed with the setlist, tbh. Recent shows hadn't had songs like Drummer or Man Who Loves You, but last night's did. I think the NPR broadcast kinda pressured them to play more of the hits, which was a bit unfortunate. I was hopping they'd bring out some more rare songs, though Box Full of Letters was a nice surprise. Still, great show. Monday->Outtasite is just the best way to end a set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Shackleford Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was pretty disappointed with the setlist, tbh. Recent shows hadn't had songs like Drummer or Man Who Loves You, but last night's did. I think the NPR broadcast kinda pressured them to play more of the hits, which was a bit unfortunate. I was hopping they'd bring out some more rare songs, though Box Full of Letters was a nice surprise. Still, great show. Monday->Outtasite is just the best way to end a set. Funny, I've seen the band 5 times now in the DC area and they've played Box Full of Letters for three of those shows. I didn't miss some of the old staples, but I'm sure glad they kept the old songs they did. A Shot in the Arm kicked the show into a whole 'nother gear. It was pretty wild from there on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm spoiled because one of my 4 Wilco shows was the Lyric in 2008 where they were all over AM/BT, and another was an Evening With tour, where they were all over everything. Even though I was kinda meh when Shot started, it did kick serious ass when it got to the chorus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mekmad Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 There was a lot of chatter down front in the pit, people seemed more interested socializing then hearing the music. Annoying. Does anyone have a picture of the poster? Looked like a crab made out of a guitar from a distance, they were gone after the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anysongworthsinging Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was pretty disappointed with the setlist, tbh. Recent shows hadn't had songs like Drummer or Man Who Loves You, but last night's did. I think the NPR broadcast kinda pressured them to play more of the hits, which was a bit unfortunate. I was hopping they'd bring out some more rare songs, though Box Full of Letters was a nice surprise. Still, great show. Monday->Outtasite is just the best way to end a set.Agreed. No Woody songs. A rockin, awesome show as always, but the set list coulda been more eclectic. Def NPR influence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm sure the next leg will have another show near me (Richmond ideally, but Charlottesville works too), and they always seem to whip out the better setlists on the second or third legs of an album release tour, so I'm not worried about it. Still a great show, especially the last few songs. I'm bummed the posters were sold out though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anysongworthsinging Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Agreed. No Woody songs. A rockin, awesome show as always, but the set list coulda been more eclectic. Def NPR influence.the NPR link to hear the show http://www.npr.org/2011/09/21/140669742/live-sunday-wilco-in-concert I was pretty disappointed with the setlist, tbh. Recent shows hadn't had songs like Drummer or Man Who Loves You, but last night's did. I think the NPR broadcast kinda pressured them to play more of the hits, which was a bit unfortunate. I was hopping they'd bring out some more rare songs, though Box Full of Letters was a nice surprise. Still, great show. Monday->Outtasite is just the best way to end a set.And Via Chicago to open the encore smoked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GLHawk Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was disappointed with the crowd staying seated for much of the first quarter of the show, even on some fairly uptempo songs. Sitting at any point during a rock show seems bizarre to me. Didn't seem to bother the band, though -- I guess it's par for the course with Sunday night shows, when presumably less alcohol is being consumed. As has been noted, the setlist was fairly predictable, except for Nick Lowe's fine cameo in the encore and the fact that they played all 12 minutes of One Sunday Morning. (The crowd stayed seated for that one, but seemed to warm to it as it went on -- how could they not?) Fortunately, the other predictable thing was that Wilco was predictably awesome. It's so hard to compare their shows because they just kill it every time I see them. Standouts to me were probably "Born Alone" (I think that was the one with Nels playing the double-neck -- I could be wrong on that), "Box Full of Letters," and "Monday." And I enjoyed Jeff's shout-out to those "Communists" at NPR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think the double neck guitar comes out on Dawned On Me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junior five Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 My review of last night's show: http://www.autumnsouvenir.com/2011/09/wilco-merriweather-post-pavillion.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GLHawk Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think the double neck guitar comes out on Dawned On MeAh, OK, that's probably what I was thinking of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was pretty disappointed with the setlist, tbh. Recent shows hadn't had songs like Drummer or Man Who Loves You, but last night's did.Huh? I'm The Man Who Loves You has been played at all but one of the shows in this tour. Usually in the encore, sometimes as the closer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 You know, you're right. I guess I was thinking of some of the other standards that they'd cut down this tour. Carry on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MountainGerbil Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Glad the setlist is/was a little longer than in Boston. 23 songs, 2:10 seems to be the general running time for Wilco, and that's about perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mekmad Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm sure the next leg will have another show near me (Richmond ideally, but Charlottesville works too), and they always seem to whip out the better setlists on the second or third legs of an album release tour, so I'm not worried about it. Still a great show, especially the last few songs. I'm bummed the posters were sold out though. You can buy the poster online, $8 shipping.. http://nateduval.com/wilcomd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Excellent! Thank you. Just ordered it. $8 for shipping is not bad at all. The Wlco merch dude wasn't sure if the band would put any online, so this is a nice surprise. Thanks again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bart Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I picked one up at the show and I love it. I also love the fact that Wilco does such cool and unique posters/art for each show. I just wish they would do them in a standard frame size! I spent $25 on the poster but the damn custom frame will probably cost $125 more! There are worse problems to have in life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think this is now the only poster I've bought that isn't 18x24 (or 24x18). Generally speaking, they are standard sizes. And yes, it's great that they do them. More bands should, even if it's tour posters instead of individual shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mekmad Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I picked one up at the show and I love it. I also love the fact that Wilco does such cool and unique posters/art for each show. I just wish they would do them in a standard frame size! I spent $25 on the poster but the damn custom frame will probably cost $125 more! There are worse problems to have in life. Not that its a thing of beauty or anything but you can get a standard 18x18 frame from amazon and other places for under $40.. I did a quick check before I bought it since I don't want to pay $125 on a frame. If anyone has made mp3's from the NPR stream please let me know, I am really enjoying the stream and would love to put it on my ipod.. Thx! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bart Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm sure this is at every show and maybe already got discussed, but what's the deal with the hanging owl? For those of you who haven't seen it, behind Jeff on stage there's a small wall hanging that looks like a crocheted owl. The funny thing is, every once in a while, the owl blinks. It doesn't seemed to be timed with the music, it just blinks when it feels like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bart Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Not that its a thing of beauty or anything but you can get a standard 18x18 frame from amazon and other places for under $40.. ! Awesome! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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