Ten years ago today, a night I'll never forget and a show I almost didn't see.
It was a little over 2 weeks after the horrific attacks on the USofA, and I don't know if anyone was truly ready to just "go about their business." But many did, as did I.
I remember being uncomfortable, as if someone would see me.
Two very specific memories from this Town Hall show:
1.) The way Jeff Tweedy approached the whole evening. It turned me into a fan for life.
2) I completely lost it during "Reservations."
TRACK LIST
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
I'm Always In Love
War On War
Pick Up The Change
She's A Jar
Why Would You Wanna LIve
Hesitating Beauty/One By One
Should've Been In Love
A Shot In The Arm
Ashes Of An American Flag
Kamera
I Can't Stand It
I'm the Man Who Loves You
Passenger Side
California Stars
Monday/Outtasite
Reservations/Sunken Treasure
I Got You
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Thanks , you are the man ! Did you go to any good restaurants in the area ?
ReplyDeletef I saw you I'd kiss you (but in a manly way!)
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Will give my book report on Saturday's show next week.
Hey Anon, I am supposed to get that but I am drawing a blank. Help please.
ReplyDeletei saw wilco in central park thursday. they mentioned the town hall shows, how it's been just about ten years and they remember those shows very well, talked a bit about how the yankee hotel foxtrot songs had their meanings changed forever, and then played war on war into jesus etc.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing Dylan at MSG a couple weeks after that. Similar feeling--is this really right? Also, scary being in a big crowd in a public place. But an amazing, affirmative show. One of the great music experiences of my life.
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sal -- what did Tweedy do that endeared you to him?
ReplyDeleteStu,
ReplyDeleteIt was just his whole vibe. He didn't come out and "rock" the place, yet he somehow knew he had a job to do. It was a very heavy night. I also have a vague memory of someone yelling out "rock and roll" after a string of low-key tunes, and Tweedy saying something applause-worthy. Sorry, it's been ten years.
Been listening while I putter around at work on a rainy afternoon.
ReplyDeleteReally great show that just builds and builds. Thanks.
I had the pleasure of chatting to him about five or so years ago.
ReplyDeleteHe twigged that I was a Mott The Hoople fan and that was all he wanted to talk about.
As well as someone who can hold an audience, he is first and fourmost a music fan.
Top Top Man!
@ASH,
ReplyDeleteHe also cites "Paris 1919" as a big influence. John Cale? Mott? He should start a blog.