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WILCO IN CONCERT:
Though Wilco always uses the sounds of Americana as their launchpad, they’ve managed to explore a universe of musical possibilities over the past twenty years. With his poetic turns of phrase and endearingly raspy vocals, frontman Jeff Tweedy provides a country heart to their music that always wins over fans at their live performances. While he delivers the earthy grit, the rest of the band soars into the stratosphere, incorporating everything from ambient electronica to Dixieland jazz. But they also know how to rock on epics like “Impossible Germany”, “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart”, and “A Shot in the Arm”. Though ticket buyers never quite know what to expect from these innovative musical adventurers, they know they can count on Wilco to deliver a an electrifying, genre-defying concert experience every time they take the stage on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Frontman Jeff Tweedy formed Wilco out of the ashes of his earlier alt-country band Uncle Tupelo, absorbing most of the lineup to release the new band’s 1995 debut A.M. The group quickly developed a reputation for incorporating experimental elements with their next two albums Being There (1996) and Summerteeth (1999). Despite those sonically ambitious releases, nothing prepared fans for the aural onslaught of 2001’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which pushed the boundaries of music production and defied genre lines all together. The band’s record label famously refused to release the album, while overwhelming fan support and critical adulation lead to a bidding war that netted Wilco a lucrative recording contract. Their next album A Ghost Is Born (2004) won a Grammy for Alternative Album of the Year. Following several critically acclaimed albums and core additions to the group, Wilco remains a vital and restlessly creative force in both their live concerts and their recorded output, which includes 2015’s secretly released Star Wars.
Thanks for the opportunity the band delivered a nice concert to its fans after the reopened pandemic lockdown period. Although everyone seemed somehow reserved, it was a soothing summer evening after all.
First off the opening act Kamikaze Palm Tree was a disappointment. They were irritating. Sorry Wilco. Wilco were great. I only wish they plsyed a few older songs. They played a lot off the new recotd.
Great show, played a lot of their Yankee Hotel Foxtrot album and a few from the Mermaid Avenue album. They sounded great with a fawning , appreciative audience in front of them. The opening group sounded a bit odd but maybe that was intentional. Sat in row 17 and the view and sight lines were great. Would go see them again.
If you are a Wilco fan you would've loved this concert, they played a lot of familiar faves, some cuts from their new album and even a great cover version of a Grateful Dead song...all in all a great Wilco concert.
Wheel chair seating very accessible and Donna made us very comfortable. Wilco was amazing. They really know how to turn on the energy. I loved the music and the vibe. Hats off to all band members and don't forget the roadies who were extremely diligent in swapping out guitars throughout the show.
Wilco was spectacular as usual. Disappointed in the lack of information provided before the show, only detail was 7:30. That was the time of the opening act, which was never mentioned. Would appreciate knowing all acts prior to the show.
One of the better times I seen Wilco over the 20 years Ive seen them!!!
I saw them in 2004 when the current lineup had just come together and it was a good show. I found myself wishing I had seen them before Jay Bennett had been shown the door, though. My 15 year old son has become a huge fan so we went together on Wednesday. It was his first proper gig and I told him that, while he will likely see a lot of shows in his time, it will be a while before he sees another one that good.
What a great show! The sound was great, as was the room’s energy, and the performance was excellent! Loved it!!!
Ended up switching to front row seats the day before the show as they still weren’t sold and had a blast!
