Buffalo with Wilco

[EC]

I am going...and so is my friend...

YYYYAAAAAAYYYY!!!!  :)

[utonynashm]

Are you going?

My friend can only get off work at 1:10 and it starts at 3:00...so I am gonna meet him there we are gonna book it I guess...hope it all works out...I get REALLY nervous about...well leaving the house!

[slaa]

schedule for Rockin' At The Knox show.

3:00 Steam Donkeys
3:40 Mark Freeland
4:20 The Rabies
5:00 Alison Pipitone
5:40 The Juliet Dagger
6:25 Last Conservative
7:00 My Morning Jacket
8:00 WILCO

[EC]

Thank you thank you slaa.  Awesome.

Yes Tony, I am indeed going.  I'm not sure what time I'll be able to get there, yet, but I'll certainly be there before 7.

:)  Can't wait to meetcha.  

[utonynashm]

wow...cool...

I am really bad at meeting people...

[EC]

wow...cool...

I am really bad at meeting people...

So am I.  Don't worry.  Besides, we've already kind of met.  :)

(You don't have to say hi if you don't want to, either.  Seriously.  Whatever you'd like.)  

[utonynashm]

i'd be a fool not to say hi!

how would we met?  you know what I look like right?

[EC]

i'd be a fool not to say hi!

how would we met? Êyou know what I look like right?

Yep - I'll keep my eyes open.  

[utonynashm]

TOMMOROW!  What is the damn seating like?  I will be there by 6 i hope,,,,

[PhOneWentDead]

Wouldn't expect any seats other than the grass..I'll be standing, and hopefully capturing some sounds...

[utonynashm]

so its gonna be packed?...damn i want good view!

[utonynashm]

As I enter into the concert area I quickly spot an ideal place to view the show...Right in the middle, directly in front of the stage!  Of course I walked over and waited...The sun beat down as the hazy, humid day wore on.  My hands were a little sweaty, as I waited in anticipation for the greatness that was about to be bestowed upon me.  

Many people know how important My Morning Jacket is to me.  Even though I was already a fan, my life long devotion to this band was sealed when I got a VERY personal and long e-mail from Jim James himself in a time of need.

My Morning Jacket took the stage at around 7:30pm and came out with a force of an approching hurricane...Slowed it down a bit for some tunes but always kept the force coming back...Jim James voice is in top notch form as well as the rest of the band...Like um or not--the energy that was delivered and the flawless, solid performance, was nothing short of breathtaking.  

At this point, words had no meaning to describe what was being infused with our souls--it goes just beyond just being at a "rock concert"...And if you don't get it, you never will...My only complaint was this shortness of the set.  It was over WAY to soon.  Just as it hit a fever pitch, it had to end.  Sad.  I NEED to see a headline show with this band!  The intensity created by them was unbeatable.

Still standing and well rocked, I now wait for Wilco.  I have only recently got into Wilco and know a few songs.  I was just hoping for a good show, and for some songs I knew, to be played.  I was in for a lot more.  We were treated to a 3 hour set of pure, amazing music.

I didn't know what to expect live from Wilco.  I was along for the ride, and what a rush it was.  This rollercoaster of bliss, took you to rocked out highs and beautiful acoustic based lows--all while keeping you straight on a path of greatness.  Corny yes, but I was beyond impressed with the jamming and overall sounds and tightness of this band.  At this time, Jim James jumped up on stage to toss beach balls into the crowd, and then he quickley vanished.  Funny stuff.

I just think the world of Jeff and the rest of the guys...But Jeff Tweedy is mindblowing.  I was afraid Wilco didn't know how to rock, but all my fears were blown away by the end of the night.  Great comments by both bands as the played, but you had to be there to find it classic.

I watched the stars appear in the night sky while taking in the sounds.  

My Morning Jacket and Wilco took me on such a journey, and I never even left my spot...it's a fucking masterpeiece when humans do what they do best.

[fitzcarraldo]

Awesome!

[raindog1972]

I agree....I was there, right in front of the soundboard...he sounded great and the band was tight...and they just started to pull the whole crowd in with that intensity and...."Goodnight folks!"

This was my sixth time seeing them and the shortest by far...disappointing...the new songs sounded great...and the old ones too....

[JacketGal]

Great review! Cool for you that you were absolutely immersed in the experience. Sounds like the Jacket are at the top of their game!!  ;D

[CC]

buffalo in the gallery

[October]

damn, your pictures are good cc.  you get on stage? i take it you know the guys?

[CC]

yes.yes.and yes.and thank you :)

[utonynashm]

I can't get the photos to open!  I click on um and nothing happens.

[CC]

I can't get the photos to open!  I click on um and nothing happens.

your browser probably has pop-ups blocked. you have Explorer? if so, go to tools>internet options>privacy and you can adjust it there.