Wilco's performance last night (10/14/23) was incredible - and that's coming from a non-Wilco follower. Yes, I have been aware of them for years, but only on the periphery. Anyway, the band hit the stage and eased into an intimate performance that grew wackier over time, particularly with the sideline exploits of guitarist Nels Cline (one of my favorites over the years with other bands, including his own Nels Cline Singers). The band used all the usual live show tricks, but with unique interpretations such as requesting audience participation by humming along to melody of the song while clapping in time with the rhythm and randomly placed drum solos coinciding with nutty strobe lights during a slow song. There were so many interesting moments in the show that I could not possibly recount them all, but suffice it to say (in my opinion), they are great musicians and great performers. I told my friend Russell, who invited me, that I am more of a Wilco fan today than I was yesterday.
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