SarahC Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This is not directed at anyone in particular, I swear, but it's something that really gets me riled up. Wilco shows are destination events. I honestly don't understand the entitlement that so many fans seem to feel when they don't get shows in their backyards. Maybe it's because I don't live in a large market, but I do not expect Wilco to come to me. I expect to have to go to them. The fact that they're playing in my city for the first time in 12 years is cause for joy, but I never expected it or felt entitled to it.Some people don't have the luxury of traveling a few hours both ways to see shows, and being that it is a bigger city that is a market Wilco has played a number of times in the past, I can understand the frustration. Am I frustrated that I've never seen Wilco in my hometown? Nah, but I sacrifice going to and doing a lot of activities and events specifically to go see Wilco 2+ hours from my city. Wilco has played my town once. In 1999. At a shitty hole in the wall that no longer exists. I keep hoping and praying they'll come back to the new venue that's on par with the Tabernacle, or the Pageant in STL. One day, maybe. It's a luxury though, and not everybody is as zealous as to spending the money to do it. I'd imagine most of those people frustrated on social media are not as zealous as we are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Good to know. Now, should I go night 1 or night 2? My gut says both. My past experience at other 2 night runs says night 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 If they skip Philadelphia (yet again), I'm not going to get to see them. DC isn't feasible for me because I have to teach early the next morning. I know they can't play everywhere on every tour, but their last non-festival show there was 2010. From the comments on their Facebook posts, I can tell I'm not the only one who's frustrated.I'm the same. Unless I can score some amazing seats for DC, I'm out this tour. I would love to travel for some, but it's not feasible this time around. But, it's kind of killing me that I moved from CT. That New Haven show would be the one to go to. I'm also a little surprised they are playing the Cap again. Jeff did not seem happy with the chatty crowds last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Good to know. Now, should I go night 1 or night 2? YES. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This is not directed at anyone in particular, I swear, but it's something that really gets me riled up. Wilco shows are destination events. I honestly don't understand the entitlement that so many fans seem to feel when they don't get shows in their backyards. Maybe it's because I don't live in a large market, but I do not expect Wilco to come to me. I expect to have to go to them. The fact that they're playing in my city for the first time in 12 years is cause for joy, but I never expected it or felt entitled to it.i almost agree with you, but really... not playing Philly since 2010 is really odd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's a little strange how slowly tickets are selling in Atlanta. I got two seats in the front row of the balcony and I didn't buy my tickets until an hour after general on-sale started. I would have thought all the front of balcony tickets would be the first to go, since the balcony is the only reserved seating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This is not directed at anyone in particular, I swear, but it's something that really gets me riled up. Wilco shows are destination events. I honestly don't understand the entitlement that so many fans seem to feel when they don't get shows in their backyards. Maybe it's because I don't live in a large market, but I do not expect Wilco to come to me. I expect to have to go to them. The fact that they're playing in my city for the first time in 12 years is cause for joy, but I never expected it or felt entitled to it. Sorry, but no matter how you prefaced this post, it was clearly directed at me. Unfortunately, I don't have bottomless pockets, and during the school year it's extremely difficult for me to travel for shows if I have to teach the next morning. Philadelphia is a much easier two hour trip for me than DC is for reasons I don't feel obligated to get into here. I've always had to travel to see Wilco and gladly do so when it's feasible. I'd like to see them in a city that, by the time the tour happens, they won't have played for a few months shy of six years. If that makes me entitled, or not as hardcore of a fan as others, or whatever, so be it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This skipping Philly thing is strange. I get that there are lots of cities in this country with Wilco fans (heck, the world), and no band can realistically cover the entire continental U.S., but they are frequently in the northeast to mid-atlantic, and to repeatedly skip a major metro area like Philly is strange. There must be a reason. Like when they weren't playing songs from W(TA), that was noticeable and strange, and turns out there was a reason. Maybe they don't like the promoter in Philly? I read somewhere that last time Pat got hit with a D battery. Ouch! Could that be the reason? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Do they play other places in PA? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Do they play other places in PA? Yes. Pittsburgh is 2016 stop #1. 5 hr drive. Also hasn't been a show there since 2010. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Well, that ruins my theory that Pat and John got wildly drunk after their last PA show and did something to get themselves banned from the state. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadhse ma Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Fewer than 10 people. Which was surprising to me. Sent from my iPad using TapatalkWhat time did you arrive / do you think most of the 10 got Tickets? I can't see The Orpheum box office moving at lightning speed due to their setup. I went to MMJ. Onsale and wound up in lower Balc 5 mins after on sale began. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 What time did you arrive / do you think most of the 10 got Tickets? I can't see The Orpheum box office moving at lightning speed due to their setup. I went to MMJ. Onsale and wound up in lower Balc 5 mins after on sale began.The seat selection had little to do with place in line. I was second in line, I first pulled a pair in Orch. Row E, seats 2 and 4. Those are all the way to the right. After getting those two, I asked for another pair, they would have been obstructed view. I passed. My friend 5 people behind in line pulled a pair 5th row right center. That annoyed the heck out of me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I went to MMJ. Onsale and wound up in lower Balc 5 mins after on sale began.And I did it from my computer and got Right Orch Row B seats 119 and 121. No way to figure how to get the best seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's a little strange how slowly tickets are selling in Atlanta. I got two seats in the front row of the balcony and I didn't buy my tickets until an hour after general on-sale started. I would have thought all the front of balcony tickets would be the first to go, since the balcony is the only reserved seating.I blame Shaky Knees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadhse ma Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 And I did it from my computer and got Right Orch Row B seats 119 and 121. No way to figure how to get the best seats.That's a fact!All quiet for an alleged second Orpheum date Presale this week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eckythump Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 heehee, i just got some inside info for more australian shows... should be announced soon apparently.Come on froggie don't tease! Dying to know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Sorry, but no matter how you prefaced this post, it was clearly directed at me.I can definitely see how it would seem that way, since yours was the post just before mine, but I promise it wasn't directed at you. It's just that the whole issue is sort of a pet peeve of mine, and your post brought it to the fore. I'm sorry if I sounded abrasive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Maybe Wilco puts city names into a random name generator? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Maybe Wilco puts city names into a random name generator? I see what you did there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Maybe Wilco puts city names into a random name generator?Only the Capitol Cities that are Far, Far Away. I'll be here all week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d. boony Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 This skipping Philly thing is strange. I get that there are lots of cities in this country with Wilco fans (heck, the world), and no band can realistically cover the entire continental U.S., but they are frequently in the northeast to mid-atlantic, and to repeatedly skip a major metro area like Philly is strange. There must be a reason. Like when they weren't playing songs from W(TA), that was noticeable and strange, and turns out there was a reason. Maybe they don't like the promoter in Philly? I read somewhere that last time Pat got hit with a D battery. Ouch! Could that be the reason?Really? Do tell! I'm not familiar with this story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I hope Wilco's servers get a good night's sleep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Really? Do tell! I'm not familiar with this story. Why not go to the cities you like best? If your sister lives nearby, then play there. Makes complete sense to me. When I travel (for business or for fun), I often make decisions based on whether I like the city or not. A conference in San Francisco? Sounds much better than Oklahoma City to me (sorry, OK City fans). A meeting in Charlotte? I'll make that one since I have a brother who lives nearby. If a band likes a certain city's vibe, like a Portland, or a certain venue, like the Cap, then play there. I'd pick the places I'd like to go to, if I was in this rock 'n roll business. That said, I'd be bummed if I lived in the Philly area. But overall, I want them to play where they want to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Really? Do tell! I'm not familiar with this story. It's not that they didn't PLAY songs from WTA it's that they had stopped putting them on the Roadcase releases for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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