bböp Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Alas, I had to miss this one so I have no setlist to provide. But sources tell me that Via Chicago and Gun were among the highlights of the solo portion... I suspect (hope) that a certain KCMO-ian (?) will be along shortly to provide some more details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Until this morning, I hadn't been reviewing VC commentary about these shows, but reading Paul's impressions of the Pabst show, I must whole-heartedly agree. The themes of mature love and mortality seem to be the thread that runs through the new songs. Interesting though how these themes have given deep poignancy to the old songs. Jeff sang Via Chicago alone on stage with such a vocal vulnerability and longing that tears ran down my face. I have heard many iterations of this song, and never have I been so moved. And if the snatches of lyric are any indication, Sukierae is a gorgeous love song to the resilient muse of much of Tweedy's writing. My daughter is a percussionist, inspired as a 9 year old by a Glenn Kotche performance at her first Wilco show. Drumming has let her travel and perform on the Great Wall of China and Carnegie Hall. She is Spencer's age, and has followed his career as well as Wilco's. She was seriously impressed with his skill as a percussionist, and his early teacher is certainly evident in his style. It was delightful to watch the easy interaction between Jeff and Spencer. Last night was the epitome of Dad Rock. Darin's setlist that Sarah snagged, and man what a treat to see him play: Solo tunes from memory and in no order: Radio King Passenger Side IATTBYH Gun ("I have played this song more here than anywhere else") Via Chicago New Madrid Should Have Been In Love Born Alone Laminated Cat Misunderstood sans mic. The Handsome Family setlist was the same as Milwaukee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Complete setlist for posterity: 01 - Down From Above 02 - Diamond Light 03 - High As Hello 04 - Desert Bell 05 - Flowering 06 - Honey Combed 07 - World Away 08 - New Moon 09 - Summer Noon 10 - Where My Love 11 - Fake Fur Coat 12 - Slow Love 13 - Nobody Dies Anymore 14 - Via Chicago 15 - New Madrid [uncle Tupelo] 16 - I Am Trying to Break Your Heart 17 - Radio King (Golden Smog) 18 - Laminated Cat (aka Not For The Season) 19 - Passenger Side 20 - The Ruling Class (Loose Fur) 21 - Should've Been in Love 22 - Gun (Uncle Tupelo) 23 - Born Alone 24 - Jesus, Etc. Encore: 25 - Wait For Love 26 - California Stars 27 - Misunderstood Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I saw the terrific Milwaukee show, so I'm trying not to be envious... but "Radio King" and "Laminated Cat"? Jealous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zuma Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Here's my review + photos. Hope you enjoy!http://www.speakersincode.com/2014/06/concert-review-photos-set-list-jeff.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Here's my review + photos. Hope you enjoy! http://www.speakersincode.com/2014/06/concert-review-photos-set-list-jeff.htmlOh my yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fobstl Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Here's my review + photos. Hope you enjoy!http://www.speakersincode.com/2014/06/concert-review-photos-set-list-jeff.htmlGreat review of a great show. Thanks for posting the link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Here's my review + photos. Hope you enjoy! http://www.speakersincode.com/2014/06/concert-review-photos-set-list-jeff.html I agree--absolutely great review. I love how you convey the sense of what the songs and Jeff mean to you personally. "I go by feel." Yes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Here's my review + photos. Hope you enjoy!http://www.speakersincode.com/2014/06/concert-review-photos-set-list-jeff.htmlWonderful review. Jeff's music is nothing if not deeply personal, and in my life as in yours, his songs have been connected to people and places and feelings. So gratifying to glimpse inside the heart of another kindred spirit of the Wilco sort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zuma Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thank you for all of your kind comments! They mean everything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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