Alive Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Besides the shows in Europe in February/March and the show in Primavera Sound Barcelona, does anyone know if they are more shows to be announced for Europe in May and start of the summer??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Yes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
auctioneer69 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Think there is a decent chance that they will play Coachella in April (weekends of 13/14/15 and 20/21/22) and do some SW dates in between and around this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnteeth Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I would like to endorse the idea of a YHF 10th Anniversary tour. Brian Wilson did this with Pet Sounds, and the Flaming Lips with Soft Bulletin. The beauty of YHF is that when you take the outtakes into consideration it is enough for its own show. Doubt it will happen, probably best saved for their swan song era, but would love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Really? After the shows they just did you want a schticky anniversary tour? I don't get this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I am still hopeful for an announcement about Solid Sound 2012. Maybe that's Wishful Thinking, but I'm hoping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAK2112 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I've heard from many sources that it's likely not to happen this year. But after seeing the Chicago setlists, i really hope they come back to NY soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otismyman Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I've heard from many sources that it's likely not to happen this year. But after seeing the Chicago setlists, i really hope they come back to NY soon Is that right? Wow, that would suck. I thought for sure they would do another east coast leg. Are you saying you've heard no Solid Sound this year? That would also be a drag. Lets hope for the best, otherwise i'm going to travel to see them. Really? After the shows they just did you want a schticky anniversary tour? I don't get this. I would agree with this, I like the sets on this tour. I guess perhaps if they did one set of the album front to back and then came back with a set of other material....still I'm cool with things as they have been. Shows have been phenomenal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeShakey Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I'm surprised they haven't announced any Australian shows yet. They have a big fanbase here, haven't been since 2010, and have done multiple UK/US tours in the intervening time. Pretty sure the tours are quite profitable too, as ticket prices here are much higher (although part of that is eaten away by the distances involved). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I'm surprised they haven't announced any Australian shows yet. They have a big fanbase here, haven't been since 2010, and have done multiple UK/US tours in the intervening time. Pretty sure the tours are quite profitable too, as ticket prices here are much higher (although part of that is eaten away by the distances involved). It is a long way, they have a lot of people they would have to fly over.Just how many shows could they play in Australia? They're not a draw like Springsteen who can sell 50,000 tickets at the drop of a hat.I imagine they love The Aussies and Kiwis, but funding these jaunts cannot be cheap. Really? After the shows they just did you want a schticky anniversary tour? I don't get this. Jeez...and you call me Mr. Negative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Jeez...and you call me Mr. Negative. What's negative about that? It's a dumb idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeShakey Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 It is a long way, they have a lot of people they would have to fly over.Just how many shows could they play in Australia? They're not a draw like Springsteen who can sell 50,000 tickets at the drop of a hat.I imagine they love The Aussies and Kiwis, but funding these jaunts cannot be cheap When they came in 2010 they played seven shows including NZ. They sold out most (all?) of the shows, including two each for Sydney and Melbourne. I'd imagine this time round they would be able to play bigger venues and still sell them out. I don't have any inside info on the costs and logistics of Australian tours, but given the number of bands that come here, and their relative popularity (ie it isn't just Springsteen types who can sell out the largest venues at the drop of a hat), and the fact Wilco have been here four times since YHF (plus the Seven Worlds Collide shows) I don't think costs or logistics is the reason for the lack of a tour. I hate it when people constantly complain that Band X hasn't played their pissant town. My contribution is more that I'm surprised their hasn't been a tour yet, and that surely it will happen, so should be considered when figuring if/when more US/Europe shows might happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I hate it when people constantly complain that Band X hasn't played their pissant town. My contribution is more that I'm surprised their hasn't been a tour yet, and that surely it will happen, so should be considered when figuring if/when more US/Europe shows might happen.Hey, for what it's worth, I totally agree with you. I've got nothing to gain from this, since I live in the US, but to think Australia doesn't make sense for Wilco? C'mon. And your comment about people complaining just cracked me up. It annoys the crap out of me when (esp. on Facebook) these idiots write "Please come to ____" when Wilco just played there last month. Or "Please come to _____" when they're playing 100-200 miles away next week. When you don't live near a major metropolitan area--and I don't--you know you have to travel to see a band like Wilco. I just don't want to routinely have to fly halfway across the country, but a day trip or a weekend--you betcha, no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wise Enough Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Â In amoungst those Facebook whiney dumb people comments they did say they would play Australia and Ireland in 2012. I assume on different tours . Â I can't wait! I'm tipping May. They could have easily added Adelaide and Perth to the tour last time and sold them out. Although Australia is far from the US, it's not far from Asia and most bands flow through from there. It's also a scientifically proven fact that Australian audiences are the greatest in the universe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnteeth Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Really? After the shows they just did you want a schticky anniversary tour? I don't get this.Yeah, maybe, but I don't see it as schtiky. If it is done right it is monumental, an homage to an album that deserves its day in the sun. When they came in 2010 they played seven shows including NZ. They sold out most (all?) of the shows, including two each for Sydney and Melbourne. I'd imagine this time round they would be able to play bigger venues and still sell them out. I don't have any inside info on the costs and logistics of Australian tours, but given the number of bands that come here, and their relative popularity (ie it isn't just Springsteen types who can sell out the largest venues at the drop of a hat), and the fact Wilco have been here four times since YHF (plus the Seven Worlds Collide shows) I don't think costs or logistics is the reason for the lack of a tour. I hate it when people constantly complain that Band X hasn't played their pissant town. My contribution is more that I'm surprised their hasn't been a tour yet, and that surely it will happen, so should be considered when figuring if/when more US/Europe shows might happen. Weren't they down there to work on Wilco, The Album? May have my dates confused but I remember some work going on in New Zeeland. And to be honest you guys have Flight of the Conchordes. Give them back on loan and we will look into sending Wilco down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Yeah, maybe, but I don't see it as schtiky. If it is done right it is monumental, an homage to an album that deserves its day in the sun.It would be putting that album up on a pedestal, and I don't get the impression that the band thinks that's their shining moment. Also, as has been mentioned before, they've just released one of their best albums of all time. No need to turn their backs on the stellar new material. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 It would be putting that album up on a pedestal, and I don't get the impression that the band thinks that's their shining moment. Also, as has been mentioned before, they've just released one of their best albums of all time. No need to turn their backs on the stellar new material. They could do it like Springsteen did in his salute and retrospective of his albums on his last tour: Play an intro set, play the album being tributed, play an outro set and whateve encores they want. And one show with a tribute to their monumental accomplishment does not equate to turning their back on new material. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 They could do it like Springsteen did in his salute and retrospective of his albums on his last tour: Play an intro set, play the album being tributed, play an outro set and whateve encores they want. And one show with a tribute to their monumental accomplishment does not equate to turning their back on new material. this would be a bad idea for wilco. good idea for the stones or the who. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 this would be a bad idea for wilco. good idea for the stones or the who. It's a moot point.Jeff has never evidenced that sort of nostalgia.At least the band isn't doing an record covering Pink Floyd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeShakey Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Weren't they down there to work on Wilco, The Album? May have my dates confused but I remember some work going on in New Zeeland. And to be honest you guys have Flight of the Conchordes. Give them back on loan and we will look into sending Wilco down. Yeh, they did a lot of the W(TA) work while they were in NZ for Seven Worlds Collide.  In terms of them playing an entire album. I'd be more excited if it was something they ocassionally just busted out (a la early Pink Floyd when they used to sometimes play all of DSOTM). Part of the excitement of shows for me is wondering what I'll get to hear. Knowing what will be played is always a bit of a disappointment, plus I can't imagine how it can be fun for a band to play the same songs every night (no idea, beyond the paycheck, how Roger Waters has managed to play the Wall every other night for 2 years). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnteeth Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Yeh, they did a lot of the W(TA) work while they were in NZ for Seven Worlds Collide. In terms of them playing an entire album. I'd be more excited if it was something they ocassionally just busted out (a la early Pink Floyd when they used to sometimes play all of DSOTM). Part of the excitement of shows for me is wondering what I'll get to hear. Knowing what will be played is always a bit of a disappointment, plus I can't imagine how it can be fun for a band to play the same songs every night (no idea, beyond the paycheck, how Roger Waters has managed to play the Wall every other night for 2 years). You may be right about the knowing what is going to be played could lead to a dissapointing night out. A huge part of Wilco's Incredible Shrinking Tour was wondering which nuggets would be pulled out of the gold mine, And the Roger Waters reference is a great example. He is at Wrigley field in early June, I believe with the flying Pig but may be wrong, Flaming Lips may have stolen it, and I am not at all enthused. And it is brought to us by American Express, which, according to their presale, Roger is black card member. He has status. The one given at a YHF tribute concert is that at no point can the band pull Hotel Arizona or Sunken Treasure out of their hat and dazzle the crowd. In lieu of a show I will accept a three or four disc YHF box set with the engineer demos, the final demos, the release version, and any versions floating out there I don';t know about. ANd will do so no questions asked. That is the kind of good citizen I am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I would listen to them all play kazoos while wearing space helmets. Anything they play is a-ok by me at show (as long as it's not late greats... kinda over that one live now ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeShakey Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 You may be right about the knowing what is going to be played could lead to a dissapointing night out. A huge part of Wilco's Incredible Shrinking Tour was wondering which nuggets would be pulled out of the gold mine, And the Roger Waters reference is a great example. He is at Wrigley field in early June, I believe with the flying Pig but may be wrong, Flaming Lips may have stolen it, and I am not at all enthused. And it is brought to us by American Express, which, according to their presale, Roger is black card member. He has status. The one given at a YHF tribute concert is that at no point can the band pull Hotel Arizona or Sunken Treasure out of their hat and dazzle the crowd. In lieu of a show I will accept a three or four disc YHF box set with the engineer demos, the final demos, the release version, and any versions floating out there I don';t know about. ANd will do so no questions asked. That is the kind of good citizen I am. I did read something where Jeff spoke positively about a deluxe edition of YHF. Not sure how much stuff would be in that hasn't been heard by hardcore fans. Even so, pulling together all the outtakes and demos, a live show from the era, and a DVD of some kind (anything left over from I Am Trying to Break Your Heart) would be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petertheowl Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I really do hope they come back to NY or the NY area. I missed out on both Central Park shows & all the other late night goodness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deceasedlavy Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I hope to jeebus the "play a classic album" trend is dying. DAYDREAM NATION=best Sonic Youth album, WORST Sonic Youth show ever. No room for spontenaety. #gimmick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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