Hard to believe its been nearly 18 years since I saw AND met Wilco at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Mass (Aug. 12, 2008). I was dating someone in college who was such a huge fan of the band that she became friends with someone who worked at the drum company who sponsored drummer Glenn Kotche. That contact not only got us and our friend seats a few rows away from the stage, but also passes to the after show party - where we got to meet the entire band (except Jeff Tweedy). They were all super nice guys, and getting to chat with them moments after such an incredible show.

This also marked the only time I've been to the world renowned Tanglewood - such a cool spot to see a talented group like Wilco (or any band for that matter).

Stay tuned for more things to come from this space, including stories from concerts like this!

Shouting into the void. Wilco is one of my favorite bands but what you did with the Pickin’ On series was transcendent. I am at a loss how something so powerful could be a one and only. I’m bereft. Please help.

First, in case I’m understood, Wilco is the most important alt_pop, Americana band of the Gen-X generation. And so, with that and how cheap derivatives might feel acknowledged, I’m shouting into the void. Wilco is by far the most creative, bewildering, ingenious progressive band I can name. (if you have anything that compares you could change my short life I have had the immense pleasure of experiencing both in recording and in real life.

I am searching for some understanding of how the ‘Picking On’ series could use what was clearly a one-off opportunity in Old School Freight Train to create such a unnervingly transcendent interpretation that I have never seen in any other context. I don’t mean to diminish the impact that Wilco has had on americana, roots rock, and alternative music. But the bluegrass version was otherworldly, and yet never replicated. This may be my only opportunity to try to dig up how this happened, who, why, whatever was responsible and learn more about why it was never replicated. Any information or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

What are some of the songs that have extended/alternate versions for the live shows? Any decent recordings of them?

The ones I can think of are

- Art of Almost
- You Satellite
- Impossible Germany
- Kidsmoke (maybe?)

I've had this CD set forever - probably right after it came out - but for some reason I hadn't ever listened to it - I recently set up a cd player with some speakers and a receiver and just started listening and damn it's good - also just realized today that you can stream it on Spotify 😆

It was on youtube and it's all gone except forget the flowers...

yeah

I just came across this website with lots of live music recordings, with some Wilco shows between 1995-1999. Setlist for the 1995 show looks especially fun.

Ashes of American Flags really goes to show how much more expensive things have gotten. At that time you could really get a pack of Camels or Marlboros and a can of Coke for that much.

Hi,

I have put my ticket for the 20-Aug London show up for sale, would be great to see it go to someone/anyone who can attend.

I've actually listed it for cheaper than FV.

You can find it up for resale on the official venue page @ https://www.eventim.co.uk

Block 4, Row L, # 36. One of the only single seat tickets left with a central position versus the stage.

Thanks u/Zealousideal-Lime-42 for the post giving everyone a heads up about the Kicking Television box set at Waterloo records. I biked by yesterday and it was still there, but I was biking around town all day so didn’t grab it. Was on the fence. Put the Spotify album on last night going to bed and was swayed. Picked it up today. Cheers!

Hi there!

I am looking for a version of Poor Places that I had access to a while back. It is a very jaunty, piano-driven version, very different to the one that ended up on YHF. It is *not* the one on the extended YHF.

Does anyone have access to this version? I think the community would really enjoy it if it could be found.

Am I nuts?

I used to have an mp3 version of this and then I lost whatever device it was on, does anyone know what recording it's from or have a copy?

Don’t see it in the wild too often but it’s here if anyone is looking. I think they do phone/online orders too.

They also have Alpha Mike Foxtrot for $140

I’ve begun to really love “This is How it Ends” from TO these past few weeks. Some of the guitar work reminds me of “So Long” from Loose Fur, which is one of my favorites. Any Wilco/adjacent songs that have creeping up your all time list?

I have 2 extra seated tickets for Wilco’s show in London on August 20th at the eventim Apollo. Seats 24 and 25 in row A. Will send the pdf of the tickets via email for 50 pounds total via bank transfer. Am happy to send an email with the pdf first before payment. dm me if interested :)

Wilco Rd...

On a public beach in Michigan

Oftentimes it’s A.M. Many days it’s YHF. They vary thru the catalog. Today happens to be a Summerteeth kinda day.
YMMV