Wilco presale

Dude, that was me!

fatskippy wrote:
Did anyone see the guy with the ski hat, goggles on the hat, a dozen wristbands on each arm and about 10 necklaces?  Hipsters are fucking clowns

nkotb wrote:

hutch wrote:
NKOTB I actually am not in love with Wilco or creaming my pants

You do love them, you want to marry them and have like 10,000 of their babies.

Maybe the night of the show at 930 where old 97s opened..back in 99..touring summer teeth.. with jay bennett in the band… maybe then I would have wanted to marry them.. but we'd have divorced when YHF came out…

I've hardly listened to Wilco the past 8 years… The new album I think is good.. underwhelming initially… its an attempt to go back to Summer Teeth…

Its the bitching bout Wolftrap that I just can't take…more than anything its that… I mean there were a lot of people there last night that had never been there before and it was a sold out show (super sold out)… the place strains a bit to meet that scenario… but compared to Nissan its paradise!!!!!!! I mean come on! Lets be real here…

And maybe its because I live in DC but for me getting to Wolftrap compared to Merriweather is so much easier.. I don't have to drive and I can get there in 60 minutes at the most!

Not to mention subsidized ticket prices, getting to bring your own food and beer (its not just that its cheap its that I get to decide what I want to eat and drink!)

Really to whine about wolftrap just demonstrates a lack of appreciation for the finer things in life. I know it sounds harsh but thats the way I see it. Its the equivalent of someone who prefers to eat at McDonalds to Fogo de Chao. Sure, those people exist but come one lets call it what it is.. idiocy.

fatskippy wrote:
Did anyone see the guy with the ski hat, goggles on the hat, a dozen wristbands on each arm and about 10 necklaces?  Hipsters are fucking clowns

yes, what an asshat

so I think I fall somewhere in the middle of these opinions on the show - haven't seen Wilco in a loooong time, definitely 5+ years and was tempted by seeing them in a great location like Wolf Trap

the place was PACKED - we ended up on the upper lawn w/ no view of the stage but thats the beauty of Wolf Trap, when the weather is nice you just lie back with your honey and listen to the music

I thought the set list was ok, obviously bands tend to play more stuff from their new(er) albums but I'm an AM, Being There, Summerteeth kinda guy, not in an "I knew them back in the day" way, - I just prefer that sound, especially live

jesus, imagine how pissed off nkotb would have been without a beer!!  ;D

This forum's got such negative posters.  Wilco is at their peak now as far as putting on a good show.  The setlist was really good IMO - it was nice hearing the new songs.  Tweedy and gang have added some rock star moves to the show, which while kind of cheesy add to the enjoyment of the show.  I have no doubt they know how cheesy it is too - but like I said it's all in fun.  Tweedy interacts pretty naturally with the crowd now.  No problems at all with the venue - parking was very easy to get into and out of, beautiful grounds.  I would've liked a little more volume, but that's just me at about 75% of the shows I go to.

i remember seeing wilco around 6 years ago and thinking 'too many slow songs'. this time i though they could have played more via chicago types. a minor cpmplaint if even a complaint

i love wolf trap, but we go at least once a year. i've got all of the secrets down

hutch wrote:
I know it sounds harsh but thats the way I see it.

Well, yeah, you are really starting to bust his ****s right about now…he had a rough night, he was looking forward to it and was hassled a few times but he tried to remain positive. Maybe, let it go too? I think we're all a little riled up after the "I hate VL" thread or whatever. Just let others vent  in a mature manner when they need. As someone else said, sometimes there are off nights in experience and perspective.

Sorry for your off-night nkotb. Hey, the weather was perfect though!
I have seen Wilco only once, and wasn't that into the performance. (maybe I had an off night too. ;))
Perhaps if you do choose to go to WT again, you know the "ins/outs" it may prove better?
(gods you'll have to share "secrets" with me sometime b/c I'm not one for pkg / volunteer nonsense either)

I do like what I hear from the new album. I haven't listened to much to Conor…any reviews of him?
Also, what were the set times/length?

the first thing is get there early and park in the lot across the street. you get out really fast and yeah you have to walk back, but you can take the golf cart up

ok, thats the second thing after bring your own beer

> I haven't listened to much to Conor…any reviews of him?

I liked him at first, until someone else started to sing and he still wanted to be the center of attention.  Songs sounded good, though.

> Also, what were the set times/length?

Conor on: 7:56, off 8:40
Wilco on: 9:01, off ? (left before end)

conor was unbearable..

wilco…well very predictable setlist. I really should have stayed home.

if I have one advice to them: Retire those Yankee songs and play songs from Summerteeth or Being There or even Mermaid Avenue collaborations…surprise me, wilco, surprise me, but you don't ever…except that last 930 club show(s)….

thanks, all.

Also, it was too cold  ;D

Sugartastic wrote:
Sorry for your off-night nkotb. Hey, the weather was perfect though!

Hello wrote:
wilco…well very predictable setlist. I really should have stayed home.

this, from the wilcodude?!? 

i hereby label this show a disaster.

i got sick and couldn't go  :(

"Phenomenal" says this guy:

http://www.examiner.com/x-4555-DC-Live-Music-Clubs-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Wilco-at-Wolf-Trap-review-782009

Well, you missed Misunderstood and Spiders (kidsmoke)…always good to hear.

Couple singing to lyrics of Heavy Metal Drummer = disgusting.  UGH.

nkotb: what should be our Wilco love song? You pick between:

Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again) or Reservations ??

nkotb wrote:
Did I miss anything good after Heavy Metal Drummer?

Other than stressing that Tweedy more than holds his own against Cline, that was a pretty accurate review from an obvious fan.

Wilco IS predictable in their setlist - the most you can hope for is maybe 1 or 2 seldom played songs.  And they played that with "how to fight loneliness".  Anyone expecting a lot of songs off AM and Being There is setting themselves up for disappointment - why even do that?

Take a look at this last 930 club show  :o    I am totally fine with the Summerteeth songs!
     
Wilco @ 9:30 Club - 2/27/08

SETLIST: Sunken Treasure / Remember the Mountain Bed / Company in My Back / You Are My Face / Side with the Seeds / She's a Jar / A Shot in the Arm / Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway (Again) / Handshake Drugs / Pot Kettle Black / When the Roses Bloom Again / Impossible Germany / It's Just that Simple / Someday Soon / Box Full of Letters / I'm Always in Love / Pieholden Suite / Jesus, etc. / Hate it Here / Walken / I'm the Man That Loves You / Hummingbird / On and On and On // Via Chicago / California Stars // Casino Queen / I'm a Wheel / Monday

That is a great setlist - I can see why that show would have spoiled you.  I was hoping for Sunken Treasure and I Must be High last night.

I guess my only point is that Wilco does so much right that to emphasize any negatives comes off as whining.

to be fair that show was in between albums where as (the album) came out last week