new wilco album/tour

[TomAz]

Is anyone else going to the Vegas show? cuz it is looking like an increasingly sure thing that I am going.

[bballarl]

Did anyone download the free Washington DC audio that came with the DVD? I was a couple of days late. If someone could send that to me that would be really nice and I would be appreciative.

[faxman75]

Is anyone else going to the Vegas show? cuz it is looking like an increasingly sure thing that I am going.

I certainly would like to but i'm not sure how possible it is for me. I would say currently it's about a 5% chance. I'm already seeing them in Tucson, Red Rocks and Bonnaroo but I have never been to the joint. That said I would also love to see them at that winery in northern California.

[faxman75]

Did anyone download the free Washington DC audio that came with the DVD? I was a couple of days late. If someone could send that to me that would be really nice and I would be appreciative.

I missed out but I did just download a show off of dime from 04/22/09. I haven't listened to it yet.

RE: Ashes DVD

Nels Cline's guitar soloat the end of Handshake Drugs is wroth the price of the dvd. There is nothing better than watching him shred.

[BobCaygeon]

Did anyone download the free Washington DC audio that came with the DVD? I was a couple of days late. If someone could send that to me that would be really nice and I would be appreciative.

? I just downloaded it yesterday.

[bballarl]

Ah, there was a deadline on their site. Could you send that to me?

[Aurgasm]

Wilco with Grizzly Bear opening? tix purchased!

[faxman75]

Wilco with Grizzly Bear opening? tix purchased!

Yep, can't wait!

I'm still wondering who is going to open the Red Rocks show.

[Aurgasm]

Yep, can't wait!

I'm still wondering who is going to open the Red Rocks show.

Snow is going to play his classic "Informer"

[faxman75]

Nice! One could only hope. So who could compete with Nels Cline in the current best guitar player category? I would like to see a healthy competition.

[Sushov23]

It's crazy to think how great Nels is, and that isn't even the best thing about WILCO. Wilco are just on another level.

[TomAz]

Wilco ticket price, Las Vegas: $31.00


Total Ticketmaster Charge: $52.65

[fiyahhh!]

That's just wrong.

[faxman75]

Wilco ticket price, Las Vegas: $31.00


Total Ticketmaster Charge: $52.65

Wow. What is that 40%? $31 is a steal for one of the absolutley best bands in the country.

[ThomThom]

So far I've got the first two Wiltern shows and the Saratoga Winery show. If anybody who has Fox Theater Pomona tickets and would rather attend one of the Wiltern shows let me know, I will gladly swap. I'm pumped for some new material!

[TallGuyCM]

Watching the new DVD for the first time......man oh man June cannot get here fast enough! It will be my first time seeing the band live, and I already see why you all are jizzing over Nels' skillz.

[gmoneyak]

Got my tix, I'll be seeing them in Tahoe.


$53 after fees.

[buddy]

ive been to that tahoe venue one my favorites.

[fiyahhh!]

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Responds to Jay Bennett Lawsuit
By Austin L. Ray on May 5, 2009 3:15 PM

According to a story published at ChicagoBreakingNews.com, former Wilco member Jay Bennett filed a lawsuit yesterday against bandleader Jeff Tweedy. The suit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, claims Tweedy owes Bennett "damages of at least $50,000" for his time in the band, including his less-than-favorable depiction in the 2002 Wilco documentary, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart.
Bennett's lawsuit (which can be viewed in full here) states that he "is entitled to compensation for his services rendered in the form of continuing and perpetual artist royalty payments." Furthermore, the suit states that Bennett was paid for his time in Wilco, but that the "infrequent partial payments" only amounted to 15% of the band's income. Finally, Bennett's suit argues that Tweedy didn't compensate him for, or obtain the proper release for, Bennett's appearance in I Am Trying to Break Your Heart.

In an e-mail exchange with Paste, Wilco's publicist provided the following statement from Tweedy:

"I know exactly as much as everyone else does. I've read the news and I honestly have no idea what these claims are based on. It was such a long time ago. Aside from everything else, I'm being sued for not paying someone for appearing in a movie I didn't produce. Go figure. I am truly sad it has come to this. I am equally convinced, however, that I have done nothing wrong and that this will be handled fairly and swiftly."

That's all we know for now, but if any pertinent details emerge, we'll be sure to keep you posted on Wilco (The Beef).

[faxman75]

I read that Jay was suing him yesterday. I laughed when I saw part of it was the documentary. That will get tossed quick. We'll see about the other royalties I suppose.

[TomAz]

I would really like to hear this before I see them on June 19.

[faxman75]

Ballparks?

http://wilcoworld.net/tours/ballparks/

[TomAz]

They're taking requests.

[faxman75]

I can never get into online or telephone voting for things. I know the selists at the Tempe show and night 1 of their Winter Residency were fantastic.

ELT
Shot in the Arm
Side With Seeds
You Are My Face
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
Pot Kettle Black
At Least That's What You Said
Whats the World Got In Store
When the Roses Bloom Again
Airline to Heaven
Ashes of American Flags
Either Way
Jesus Etc.
Too Far Apart
Can't Stand It
Sunken Treasure
Spiders
Misunderstood
Far Far Away
Why Would You Wanna Live
Impossible Germany
Sky Blue Sky
Please Be Patient With me
Cars Can't Escape
Hummingbird

Encores

Hate It here
Walken
I'm the Man Who Loves You
Heavy Metal Drummer
Candy Floss
Outta Mind/Outta Site

I hope they do another winter residency some day. 5 nights every single song was pretty amazing. My regret was only seeing night one but god damn that set list was awesome. I jumped up and down like a child during Candy Floss. They sure went out with a bang.


http://alyseliebovich.blogspot.com/2...ncy-day-1.html

[TallGuyCM]

Requested "Hate It Here" for the Fox Pomona show...just seems like they might omit that from the setlist since they're not touring for SBS anymore and I think it's a fantastic song.

[faxman75]

I heard it on the webcast and I think it's on the alabama show as well. I love that song. Might even be the best on Sky Blue Sky.

[TomAz]

I requested Box Full of Letters and told them how I have been a fan since Uncle Tupelo and am driving up from Phoenix to see them and all. I don't remember ever having heard Box Full of Letters live.

[faxman75]

They have actually been playing Box Full of Letters quite a bit lately.

I love browsing the database to see what has been played.

http://wilcobase.com/

you can type in a song and see how many times it has been played, they also list setlists for every show they have ever played I think.

[TomAz]

Please Be Patient With me
Cars Can't Escape
Hummingbird

that is a really quiet way to end a set.

[faxman75]

I kept looking at my watch and was shocked at how long they played knowing they had four more nights to go. I think it was 3 hour show. Then for them to come back and play another six songs and the last three about as high energy as you could get. I think the temperature outside was 8 degrees as well and on night two Tweedy had hot chocolate delivered to all the fans in line.