nalafej Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The Current will live broadcast Wilco's set at Hall's Island on-air and online. http://www.thecurrent.org/events/2016/8/20/1513/wilco-and-kurt-vile?WT.mc_id=02ff3195c0f2aa4177b9b1a1f3c4afaa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yessir- saw that on the Twitty! Looking forward to a group hotel listening party after Hot August Music Festival in MD! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Find it funny they show a Tweedy video on a Wilco post. Whoops! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Minnesota Star Tribune article: http://www.startribune.com/wilco-teases-new-album-ahead-of-minneapolis-riverfront-concert/390588461/ highlights:"Schmilco” is decidedly mellow and semi-acoustic, with not one song longer than four minutes. The tracks on “Schmilco,” he said, “were a lot of songs that Jeff had pretty well formed on his own, with some input here and there from Glenn [Kotche, drummer], but the rest of us only kind of came in at the end to do our thing. There are a few tracks we did as a full ensemble, but not nearly as much as on ‘Star Wars’ or most of our other records. It was interesting — almost liberating — to do it that way, with the songs already well-shaped.” Stirratt underlined their continued brotherhood when he laughingly tried to explain the band’s rather absurd album titles of late. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blureu Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 More info on the stream from the newsletter today: No luck getting tix to Chicago? We've got two options for you: 1. Head HERE for details on how to win a pair to the sold out show (+ a bonus $50 gift card to Toast) 2. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your home and tune into The Current this Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7p CT for a live broadcast of the band's show from Minneapolis' Hall's Island. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Kurt Vile is on stage now, but is not being broadcast. The radio stream is smooth. I heard R.E.M.'s Fall On Me and a Kurt Vile studio track. DJ just said that they expect Wilco to come out at 7:20 CST (8:20EST). They promised an interview with Jeff Tweedy before Wilco comes out. Great station! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blureu Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The interview with Jeff is here: http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2016/08/20/jeff-tweedy-interview Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The interview with Jeff is here: http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2016/08/20/jeff-tweedy-interview He said they'll be playing the Schmilco shows using a lot of different equipment. I suspect the Schmilco performances will be in the recent "hootenanny" configuration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The folks who are worried about the current stagnant setlist should listen to the interview to help put their mind at ease. The Current's Facebook page has photos from Kurt Vile's set. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153658282057657&id=23036132656 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blureu Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Show time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The Star Wars songs sound even punchier than they did at the shows they streamed last summer! I also like that I know when I can leave the stream for a minute because the set list is already clear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Great stream! I even got it to feed through my new smart TV, which I'n not used to yet, but has some good speakers attached! Yesssss! The Star Wars songs sound even punchier than they did at the shows they streamed last summer! I also like that I know when I can leave the stream for a minute because the set list is already clear. Agree, lost highway! This sounds terrific! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I can't get the live stream to start. Anybody else having trouble? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Did you click on "Start New Live Stream" in upper right corner? From this link: http://www.thecurrent.org/listen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 There is a 30 station ID when you click on the broadcast right now and it segues into the live broadcast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Nice so far - new song now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Aaaahhhhh! I love it - "If I Ever Was A Child" Just beautiful! Two weeks until Seattle! (Edited to add we also heard new "Locator" ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 TTL!!! xox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Awesome pic from The Current's FB page! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Did you click on "Start New Live Stream" in upper right corner? From this link: http://www.thecurrent.org/listenI did...then click on The Current from the dropdown? i get a "waiting for" message that eventually goes away with nothing ever starting up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Wendy !! ! i'm gunna say it....my fav Wilco song ! IG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I did...then click on The Current from the dropdown? i get a "waiting for" message that eventually goes away with nothing ever starting up.Have you tried it in the the box below Start New Stream? It shows The Band's The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (last song played before EKG) and Radio Free Current next to On Air Now. My stream did just pause for 5 seconds during Impossible Germany, but I didn't miss anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I had to click "Start New Live Stream" on the menu tab, and then press "play" inside the on-air box (where it says "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"). After a brief radio ID, the stream started and has been flawless ever since. Were you able to get it going, Donna? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hahaha, that did the trick! Thanks u2roolz...just in time to hear Jeff say goodnight. At least i get to hear Late Greats. Not like I'm Wilco-deprived or anything. I think we need some encores! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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