Adrian-L Wrote:
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> thanks Meg- that would be gr8....whats your email?


Oh sorry..guess my e-mail is not public domain (well now it is)[email protected]

......this Wilco thread seems to be fertile soil for a nod to indie label Americana band "Bright Eyes."

[en.wikipedia.org]

I strongly recommend them. I came to appreciate them just recently after seeing them on the TV show Austin City Limits....the same night that Wilco's performance was broadcast. In fact, I was mesmerized by singer/songwriter Conor Oberst's song writing, with brillaint phrasings and a hypnotic delivery.

thanks Meg- you have email

hi Lukester...arrggggghhhh
Bright Eyes are great- they're newie, '4 Winds' is out early March

Anyone who loves Neil Young should buy "A.M."

The Wilco movie (I think it's called I Am Trying To Break Your Heart) is a good rock documentary worth checking out.

loog droog Wrote:
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The Wilco movie (I think it's called I Am Trying
> To Break Your Heart) is a good rock documentary
> worth checking out.


yes, it's generally rated as one of the very best rock documentaries,
the conflict between Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett makes facinating viewing.

some news on the much-anticipated,
new Gary Louris/Mark Olson, Jayhawks "reunion" album:-

This came from Mark's management:

"The Mark & Gary album with Chris Robinson producing is in fact finished, and it is so amazingly great that it sounds like pure magic. I think all the fans of the Olson/Louris Jayhawks will be very, very pleased, as will a host of other music fans who just love great songs and beautiful harmonies.

No word yet on release dates or labels, although that will all work itself out soon. I think they will definitely tour together as well, hopefully in the US and in Europe.

As a separate matter, Mark Olson finished recording his next solo album this past November, and it is by far his most fully realized work in his post Jayhawks life. An incredible collection of wonderfully beautiful and moving songs, probably amongst his best songwriting ever. It was produced by Ben Vaughn, and Gary also sings harmony vocals on a few of the songs as well. That record will be released on HackTone Records in the US & Canada on May 8, 2007. We’re still looking for the right European partners for it as we speak."

Certainly can't compete with all of Adrian-L's good news, but...

Was just watching Jeff Tweedy's new "Sunken Treasure" concert documentary and was amused at a blink-and-you'll-miss-it scene in which Tweedy is sitting on a tour bus and is rewinding a DVD of the opening of the Stones' appearance at last year's Super Bowl--the better to check out the pyro.

Nice to see the "fan" side of the artist in action. Makes me feel better about doing similar stuff.

I have tried and tried but just can not get into Wilco. It's much l;ike the "OK Computer"(Radiohead) thing with me: everyone says it is great but I never dug it.
Other good roots rock" Drive By Truckers, Kings of Leon, Jayhawks, Izzy Stradlin.

"...no longer shall you trudge 'cross my peaceful mind."

I just saw a fantastic Jeff Tweedy solo show on Sat. night. God Bless Wilco.

P.S. It wasn't even the best show of my weekend -- that would be Yo La Tengo on Friday night. I had an exceptional weekend of music.

Glam Descendant Wrote:
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> I just saw a fantastic Jeff Tweedy solo show on
> Sat. night. God Bless Wilco.

did he play any new Wilco stuff??

Tracklisting for new album, 'Sky Blue Sky' out May 14th (15th in the U.S) :-

'Either Way'
'You Are My Face'
'Impossible Germany'
'Sky Blue Sky'
'Side with the Seeds'
'Shake it Off'
'Please Be Patient With Me'
'Hate it Here'
'Leave Me (Like You Found Me)'
'Walken'
'What Light'
'On and On and On'

[www.nme.com]

Hey, just saw your question. Here's the setlist from the Tweedy show I saw (one song from the forthcoming Wilco I think):

Spiders (Kidsmoke)
Remember The Mountain Bed
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
Muzzle of Bees
Sunken Treasure
Wait Up
The Ruling Class
She's A Jar
Please Be Patient With Me
New Madrid
Airline to Heaven
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Laminated Cat
Gun
Theologians
Bob Dylan's 49th Beard
Heavy Metal Drummer
Jesus, etc.
I'm The Man Who Loves You
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A Shot in the Arm
Someone's Else's Song (without p.a. system)
Acuff-Rose (w/o p.a.)

that's a great setlist Glam- what did you make of the show?
was Tweedy in good spirits?

yap yap Wrote:
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> I saw Wilco when they opened for the Stones last
> year....pretty good considering the anticipation I
> had for the Stones.I may have to check them out
> further.


Boy,that yap yap is a smart dude.I hope he checked them out.

Jeez, I'm excited for the next Wilco album. Wish we didn't have to wait three months to hear it.

Wilco is playing Bonarroo (sp.?) in Tennessee in June, and I expect that they will perform elsewhere to support the album . . . and I do mean SUPPORT the album. When A Ghost Is Born was released three years ago, their performances included practically every song from the album.

I'm seeing Autumn Defense in Los Angeles tonight. Wilco's John Stirrat leads that band, which also includes Pat Sansone from the Wilco universe. I guess you could say that Sansone is Wilco's Brian Jones, but let's just say that he is a multi-instrumentalist and leave it at that.



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So far, the only live dates announced,
have been a short Australian tour for April,
and the Bonaroo Festival date, you mention.

European tour tickets now available:-

[wilcoworld.net]

first review of new, forthcoming album:-

[music.guardian.co.uk]



Wilco
Sky Blue Sky
Nonesuch, 14 May

It's been a while since the last offering from Jeff Tweedy and Co, but three years of slavering from fans is about to be rewarded with this seventh studio album. And, boy, was it worth the wait. Though Wilco are known as purveyors of alt country rock, Sky Blue Sky is an astounding demonstration of their ability to move between soulful acoustic folk, jazzy blues, country skank and pumping rock. Tweedy has the vocal range of three people, from country lilt to blues ache to folk sweetness - all this often in the space of one song. And what songs they are. 'You Are My Face' is a classic Wilco segue, as a sleepy Beatleseque ditty is suddenly interrupted with a jazz guitar explosion twinned with Tweedy's achy blues voice before returning seamlessly to piano tinkle and smooth vocals. There are stories of love lost and found, told with originality, humour and sweetness. 'How can I warn you my tongue turns to dust? Lack of disgust doesn't mean that I don't care. It means I'm partially there,' sings Tweedy on the delicately beautiful 'Please Be Patient With Me'. The instrumentation is a mini-rock opera in itself. Glorious riffs, thumping piano and virtuoso guitar solos from Nels Cline are orchestrated with skill, complementing the intricately composed and woven melodies. Simple and soothing, yet rich and rewarding, this is an album you unknowingly yearn for, like a cool hand on a hot forehead. A great album from a band in their prime.
-Katie Toms

Hey Adrian they just announced a second London show, according to NME.

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What's your favourite flavour?...........Cherry Red!!

Many thanks Jimmy- i hadn't seen that one
..just bagged a standing ticket for the second show

Wilco 2 nights running and a Stones announcement on Thurs-
me very happy

Adrian-L Wrote:
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> Many thanks Jimmy- i hadn't seen that one
> ..just bagged a standing ticket for the second
> show
>
> Wilco 2 nights running and a Stones announcement
> on Thurs-
> me very happy

Damn, Adrian!!! 2 shows!!! I've not been lucky enough to catch them live as they seem to avoid Ohio. Keeping my fingers crossed for this year.

from what i've been hearing Meg, an extensive US tour, is on the cards..
i'm sure (and i hope) they're be coming your way... an amazing live band



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Opened for The Stones in Atlanta 2005 - we skipped 'em (Wilco) and drank cheap beer instead.

>Opened for The Stones in Atlanta 2005 - we skipped 'em (Wilco) and drank cheap beer instead.

Your loss -- you missed a great band.

Saw a pretty good one though!

nme report:-

Wilco have expanded their world tour in support of their forthcoming album, 'Sky Blue Sky'.

Following several dates in Australia, the UK and Europe throughout April and May, the Chicago quartet will head to North America for a slew of shows beginning in Davenport, Iowa on June 13.

They'll play dates in New York, Boston and Toronto before heading back to England for the Latitude Festival on July 12.

They'll rap things up at Spain's Benicassim Festival on July 20.

The newly added tour dates are:

Davenport, IA Adler Theater (June 13)
Indianapolis, IN Murat Theater (15)
Manchester, TN Bonnaroo (17)
Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre (19)
Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium (20)
Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theater (22)
Northampton, MA The Pines (24)
New York, NY Hammerstein Ballroom (25)
Boston, MA Bank of America Pavilion (28)
Shelburne, VT The Green at Shelburne Museum (29)
Toronto, Ontario Massey Hall (30)
Kongsberg, Norway Kongsberg Jazz Festival (July 7)
Suffolk, England Latitude Festival (12-15)
Benicassim, Spain Festival Internacional de Benicassim (20)

As previously announced, Wilco's follow-up to 2004's 'A Ghost Is Born' is set to be released on May 14 in the UK, and a day later in the US.

[www.nme.com]



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electric-duane Wrote:
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> What can you guys say about Wilco? They've been
> around for awhile but I've never really tried to
> listen to them. At about this time last year I
> gave Ryan Adams a try and can't stop listening to
> him ever since.
>
> Can anybody reccomend any other good groups out
> there that specialize in making good roots rock a
> la Ryan Adams, Over the Rhine, Lucinda Williams? I
> think I may download a couple Wilco soundboards
> and see how they are.
>
> Thanks for everything.
Try Jan Allain-the best hidden english secret. on www.Janallain.com.She can beat them all easily,but doesn't do it,cause she's that genius like Van Gogh or something,if you know what I mean

>
> Electric Duane

Wilco are to play Glasgow's Victoria Park, as part of the
'Indian Summer' Festival, July 14-15th.

[www.nme.com]

Wilco are webcasting saturdays show (21st April)
from the Enmore Theatre, Sydney.

details here:-[wilcoworld.net]

WILCO will be appearing on The Late Show with David Letterman (US)
on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.