hwllo Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 What if you'd waited but ended up getting shut out of the other show? The bird in your hand is worth more than two in the bush... Be happy with the bird already in your hand, a lot of people weren't able to get tickets to any of the shows. I know, that's what I'm saying. Originally, there was no reason to wait. They announced the tour, there was one chicago show. If they knew they were going to add more, then i don't agree with the bands tactics. It's not so "fun" when people need to plan with work for middle of the week shows. If they were added after the fact then that's fine, nothing you can do, but as one poster said, it was "fun" eh, not so much, more annoying for the working fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I think this has kept them in the Chicago media for three weeks. Pretty good PR strategy. Can't wait to see if the fun continues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwllo Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I think this has kept them in the Chicago media for three weeks. Pretty good PR strategy. Can't wait to see if the fun continues. Well Wilco is becoming quite media savvy, so I credit them for that I suppose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ELS Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I was only looking for one and didn't come up with anything... First time I've struck out on a Wilco show Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 absolutely. it's actually kind of messed up how they did it. instead of presenting all the shows at once so people can choose they do them one at a time. They are playing all the shows in the middle of the week, which means that people have work and it's a bit of a mess anyways. However if I got tickets for the Monday show since that was the only one, I'd be kind of upset if they add a saturday show, because I would have chose that from the get-go so I wouldn't have to deal with the work issues. Surely they knew these shows would sell out, they are small places, it couldn't have been a surprise I believe at least two of these are XRT concerts for the kids -- bring an unwrapped toy. These shows are not planned (or at least announced) that far in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 What this thread is turning into represents everything I've come to really hate about this site and why I hardly ever post here anymore. Wilco is playing a handful of hometown shows at a variety of venues smallish venues, and some people are still managing to find a way to complain about them. I'm pretty sure the band could play free shows in every venue in town and some people would still find something negative to say. I wish I could come out for any of these shows, but I can't take time off from my teaching job at that point in the semester. Instead of complaining about it, I'm just going to be glad for the people who can go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwllo Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I think part of the problem too, is that people take any criticism towards the band personally. If you want this entire site to be pro-wilco and have everything they do be perfect, that's fine, but I enjoy forums because people can voice their opinions, positive or negative and they can be discussed. I'm not pissed at the band, I'm not fuming at my computer, I'm simply stating that it could be frustrating for people who planned for that one show, when a day later they announced more dates in chicago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 It makes no sense to camplain about "super-fans". That is not the issue. Tickets have become a mafia economy. It sucks, but that's the reality. In my town, $47 tickets are being sold online from between $130 and $202 a piece. Times 4 tickets that's pretty nice profit for a minute of work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Have fun at this show everyone. I had my Wilco cherry popped at the Vic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Listened to Kicking Television yesterday, man that was a helluva week of shows. Anyone hear of rumblings for a 4th Chicago show yet? Eagerly awaiting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Listened to Kicking Television yesterday, man that was a helluva week of shows. Anyone hear of rumblings for a 4th Chicago show yet? Eagerly awaiting... Just heard on XRT.... Lin Brehmer will have a very special announcement regarding Wilco tomorrow morning. "stay tuned to see what happens next in the exciting Wilco run in Chicago"All signs point to another new venue, because Frank E. Lee made a point to mention that all 3 shows have sold-out instantly, despite being in completely different and exclusive venues. Hmmm my guess.... Old Town School of Folk, Metro, or Park West. I just can't imagine Lincoln Hall, although it would be incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Just heard on XRT.... Lin Brehmer will have a very special announcement regarding Wilco tomorrow morning. "stay tuned to see what happens next in the exciting Wilco run in Chicago"All signs point to another new venue, because Frank E. Lee made a point to mention that all 3 shows have sold-out instantly, despite being in completely different and exclusive venues. Hmmm my guess.... Old Town School of Folk, Metro, or Park West. I just can't imagine Lincoln Hall, although it would be incredible. You can't imagine Lincoln Hall, but can imagine Old Town? Old Town is way smaller, isn't it? Lincoln Hall would be great, of course. Metro seems more realistic--and perhaps appropriate--personally. I remember reading an interview with the owner of Metro a while ago--maybe around their 20th anniversary a few years back--where he was asked which band(s) he regrets not having booked there and he mentioned Wilco. Something about how they just sort of missed the boat on them as they were coming up as a band and then they were too big. I've always found it a little weird that Wilco as a band is so associated with Chicago and has never(?) played at Metro, one of the city's most well-known clubs. Seems like that's a rite of passage for Chicago bands. I'm sure part of the reason is that Lounge Ax was still going strong when Wilco was at that level of club, though I'm pretty sure TLA was much smaller than Metro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 There's not too much difference in Metro and Park West capacity. 1150 vs. 900. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Assuming that the show will be Friday or Saturday following Vic, Chicago Theater, Lincoln Hall, Cadillac Palace, Auditorium are booked both daysFriday at Metro is free but Saturday is bookedPark West, UIC, Aragon are open Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Assuming that the show will be Friday or Saturday following Vic, Chicago Theater, Lincoln Hall, Cadillac Palace, Auditorium are booked both daysFriday at Metro is free but Saturday is bookedPark West, UIC, Aragon are open Metro it is. Friday Dec. 16th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Metro it is. Friday Dec. 16th. ha, listening online, they are a few minutes behind so still waiting to hear...thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clyde43 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Does anyone know if the Vic show is all ages? There's nothing on the website indicating either way. I'd like to take my 10 year old son to his first real rock concert. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I didn't catch the broadcast. Any hint if this is the last of this run? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I didn't catch the broadcast. Any hint if this is the last of this run? no hints, my guess is a final show on Sunday at an even smaller place??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clyde43 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sunday at the Hideout...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why are you assuming they'll skip over Saturday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 This is exciting for sure. Maybe Schuba's or Beat Kitchen...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why are you assuming they'll skip over Saturday? only because they skipped Wednesday - 2 on, 1 off, 2 on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 This is exciting for sure. Maybe Schuba's or Beat Kitchen...? Haha, I doubt they could even fit the entire band on either of those stages! Let's be at least somewhat realistic here. I would be surprised if Saturday/Sunday isn't at Park West. It makes sense because a) it's available; it's another Jam Productions venue that often hosts XRT-sponsored shows, which these all seem to be; and c) because it's small, but not way too small for the band to actually be able to have their normal stage setup (production). Of course, it'd be great if they'd play the Hideout or Lincoln Hall/Schubas but you can't realistically expect that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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