remphish1 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Nice night! Sound was great! Jeff sounded as good as he ever has. Setlist identical to Toronto might 1 except Ashes and minus muzzle ? Schmilco stuff sounded great! Nice to meet knotgreen and worldrecordplayer for the first time. In terms of banter crutches in the air is a sign of a good show! Long long standing ovation after impossible German of which Jeff said I think we'll be alright! Merch was busy and by the time I got there the kids shirt I wants to get for ny 4 year old was gone! Ashes of an American FlagNormal American Kids^If I Ever Was A ChildCry All DayI Am Trying To Break Your Heart>Art Of AlmostPickled GingerMisunderstood (hootenanny arrangement — Nels on lap steel, Pat on banjitar, John on 12-string acoustic)Someone To LoseWar On WarVia ChicagoBull Black Nova (acoustic arrangement)ReservationsImpossible GermanyWe Aren't The World (Safety Girl)Box Full Of LettersHeavy Metal Drummer>I'm The Man Who Loves YouHummingbirdThe Late Greats------------------------------Random Name GeneratorJesus, etc.LocatorSpiders (Kidsmoke) (electric arrangement)-------------------------------Shot in the Arm (Acoustic) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo Jones Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Add A Shot in the Arm acoustic for the second encore. They were excellent tonight. I have seen this band so many times going back to 1995. Tonight was a cut above from a lot of those shows. Great set, great crowd, and a great performance tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Add A Shot in the Arm acoustic for the second encore. They were excellent tonight. I have seen this band so many times going back to 1995. Tonight was a cut above from a lot of those shows. Great set, great crowd, and a great performance tonightAhh yep my bad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Nice night! Sound was great! Jeff sounded as good as he ever has. Setlist identical to Toronto might 1 except Ashes and minus muzzle ? Schmilco stuff sounded great! Nice to meet knotgreen and worldrecordplayer for the first time. In terms of banter crutches in the air is a sign of a good show! Long long standing ovation after impossible German of which Jeff said I think we'll be alright! Merch was busy and by the time I got there the kids shirt I wants to get for ny 4 year old was gone! Ashes of an American Flag Normal American Kids^ If I Ever Was A Child Cry All Day I Am Trying To Break Your Heart> Art Of Almost Pickled Ginger Misunderstood (hootenanny arrangement — Nels on lap steel, Pat on banjitar, John on 12-string acoustic) Someone To Lose War On War Via Chicago Bull Black Nova (acoustic arrangement) Reservations Impossible Germany We Aren't The World (Safety Girl) Box Full Of Letters Heavy Metal Drummer> I'm The Man Who Loves You Hummingbird The Late Greats ------------------------------ Random Name Generator Jesus, etc. Locator Spiders (Kidsmoke) (electric arrangement) ------------------------------- Shot in the Arm (Acoustic) Nice job on the set list and show report. Great to meet up! The band was in fine form. What a treat to see them in the Beacon. Perfect size venue, with excellent sound. The band sounded great. The VC, BBN and Reservations section was incredible. Nobody does dark and beautiful better than Wilco. Jeff was bantering with some less than oblique references to our political times, encouraging folks to not feel helpless. Culminated in his storming up to the mike and saying: "my 83 year old dad tells me Don't let that monster make you sick.:" Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Had a great time tonight. Taping in that room is a bit of a hassle, but it came out well. Impossible Germany was particularly moving tonight. Here's my tape: http://viachicago.org/topic/52324-wilco-20170318-beacon-theater-night-1/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jsarnerphoto Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I agree with the reviews - great night all around! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 You beat me to the punch, Remphish! It was nice meeting you and also running into some other familiar faces. Another great Wilco show and quite possibly the best view of the band I've ever had. I'm too tired now to add to what's been said above, but one bit of banter that resonated for me was: "save pessimism for better days." Looking forward to whatever tomorrow night brings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EMF Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Add A Shot in the Arm acoustic for the second encore. They were excellent tonight. I have seen this band so many times going back to 1995. Tonight was a cut above from a lot of those shows. Great set, great crowd, and a great performance tonight agreed. nels took 5 or 6 of the greatest guitar solos I ever heard and I saw jerry garcia close to 200 times. great to see a band at the height of their powers in a theatre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo Jones Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Nels was a monster. I brought a friend and he was amazed by the show, Nels and Glenn. They were really at the top of their game tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Should note Glenn did not stand on his drums. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Had a great time tonight. Taping in that room is a bit of a hassle, but it came out well. Impossible Germany was particularly moving tonight. Here's my tape: http://viachicago.org/topic/52324-wilco-20170318-beacon-theater-night-1/ My buddy Bob couldn't find you. He ran his rig, tells me it came out good. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy in SFCA Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 A few additions to banter corner: During Hummingbird, during the part where Jeff sometimes dances or runs in place, he turned to Glenn, opened up his jacket, and started shimmying. It was hilarious and disturbing in equal measure. When they came out for (I think) the second encore, Jeff said he didn't think a moment of silence was appropriate for Chuck Berry and he asked us to make some noise. He then attempted Berry's famous duck walk, after which he commented that he was going to need a hip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 A few additions to banter corner:During Hummingbird, during the part where Jeff sometimes dances or runs in place, he turned to Glenn, opened up his jacket, and started shimmying. It was hilarious and disturbing in equal measure. When they came out for (I think) the second encore, Jeff said he didn't think a moment of silence was appropriate for Chuck Berry and he asked us to make some noise. He then attempted Berry's famous duck walk, after which he commented that he was going to need a hip.Despite my disdain for people recording long stretches of video on their cellphones, I would love to have seen these moments! Maybe Jeff will have time to perfect his duck walking skills over the next few days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 A few additions to banter cornerTop reportage. Ta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Ashes is such a great opener for a Wilco show. Maybe even more so in a theater venue such as the Beacon where the dynamics of the tune are so palpable. I invited cousins last night, music fans but first Wilco exposure, and all day I was hoping they get an Ashes opener. Last night's version did not disappoint. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Despite my disdain for people recording long stretches of video on their cellphones, I would love to have seen these moments! Maybe Jeff will have time to perfect his duck walking skills over the next few days. Mods if not allowed please delete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcdoc Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Mods if not allowed please deleteThank you for posting this. Terrific. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EMF Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 thanks for posting the Impossible Germany and as crazy good as that solo was it was only one of 6 or 7 that were completely over the top last night. hope they roadcase this one but I know the beacon has union issues$$$ which usually prevent bands from selling their shows after the fact Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 thanks for posting the Impossible Germany and as crazy good as that solo was it was only one of 6 or 7 that were completely over the top last night. hope they roadcase this one but I know the beacon has union issues$$$ which usually prevent bands from selling their shows after the fact That is what Stan told me last night. Possibly releasing one show from this run. Most of these bands release shows from the Beacon with no trouble (ABB, Mule, Umphrey's) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 thanks for posting the Impossible Germany and as crazy good as that solo was it was only one of 6 or 7 that were completely over the top last night. hope they roadcase this one but I know the beacon has union issues$$$ which usually prevent bands from selling their shows after the fact Didn't prevent the Allmans from selling their Instant Live recordings Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EMF Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 good to hear that bands are able to sell live shows from the Beacon. I would definitely pick up a nice recording of last night's show Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 What a great show! As others have noted, Nels was just on fire. I really hope this one gets the Roadcase treatment. We were in the same hotel as the band. We saw Jeff, John & Glenn at different times. It was also nice to see & hang out with some good friends after the show. Now for the train ride home... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt7781 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 What were the set times last night? Going tonight and want to have an idea of start/end time. Thanks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 What were the set times last night? Going tonight and want to have an idea of start/end time. Thanks!!Opener 730; Wilco 830-1045 ish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt7781 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Opener 730; Wilco 830-1045 ishThanks!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 The Beacon emails say to expect 30 minutes to get in thru security. I don't know what it was like at the main entrance on Broadway, with paper tix you can enter the back on Lex, we walked right in, no line there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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