JamBase: Wilco's Outdoor Concert in Kansas "Cause for Celebration"

Browse by:
Year
Browse by:
Publish date (field_publish_date)
Submitted by nonesuch on
Article Type
Publish date
Excerpt

While Wilco's next scheduled tour date is a couple months away, folks are still talking about the band's May 14 show that took over the streets of downtown Lawrence, Kansas. The venue was a makeshift stage set up where 10th Street meets New Hampshire, and JamBase's Nathan Rodriguez writes that it was a "cause for celebration" among the locals.

Copy

While Wilco's next scheduled tour date is a couple months away, folks are still talking about the band's May 14 show that took over the streets of downtown Lawrence, Kansas. The venue was a makeshift stage set up where 10th Street meets New Hampshire, and JamBase's Nathan Rodriguez writes that it was a "cause for celebration" among the locals.

In his blow-by-blow review of the show that includes photos and video, as well, Rodriguez says the band was "on-point," from "the buoyant, ambling rhythm" of the show opener, "Walken" from Sky Blue Sky, to the final encore, Mermaid Avenue's "Hoodoo Voodoo," with its "infectious" groove and "inspired, fiery guitar bursts," two-and-a-half hours later.

"Couldn't be a more perfect night," Tweedy told the crowd. "I think we got lucky!"

To read the concert review, visit jambase.com.

featuredimage
Glenn Kotche, 5/14/08 Lawrence, KS, Wilco show
  • Monday, May 19, 2008
    JamBase: Wilco's Outdoor Concert in Kansas "Cause for Celebration"

    While Wilco's next scheduled tour date is a couple months away, folks are still talking about the band's May 14 show that took over the streets of downtown Lawrence, Kansas. The venue was a makeshift stage set up where 10th Street meets New Hampshire, and JamBase's Nathan Rodriguez writes that it was a "cause for celebration" among the locals.

    In his blow-by-blow review of the show that includes photos and video, as well, Rodriguez says the band was "on-point," from "the buoyant, ambling rhythm" of the show opener, "Walken" from Sky Blue Sky, to the final encore, Mermaid Avenue's "Hoodoo Voodoo," with its "infectious" groove and "inspired, fiery guitar bursts," two-and-a-half hours later.

    "Couldn't be a more perfect night," Tweedy told the crowd. "I think we got lucky!"

    To read the concert review, visit jambase.com.

    Journal Articles:On TourReviews

Enjoy This Post?

Get weekly updates right in your inbox.
terms

X By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Thank you!
x

Welcome to Nonesuch's mailing list!

Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store!
terms

By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Related Posts

  • Thursday, February 27, 2025
    Thursday, February 27, 2025

    Hurray for the Riff Raff, following the announcement of their headline US tour last week and the start of their tour with Bright Eyes,  has just added a handful of additional performances for 2025. Extending their run of shows from spring and summer into fall, newly added stops include an appearance at Newport Folk Festival, dates with The Head and the Heart, and a special night in their new home city of Chicago, at Old Town School of Folk Music.

    Journal Topics: Artist NewsOn Tour
  • Friday, February 21, 2025
    Friday, February 21, 2025

    David Longstreth hosts a listening party / performance of songs from his upcoming album, Song of the Earth, in LA. Nathalie Joachim performs Ki moun ou ye in DC. Gabriel Kahane and Jeffrey Kahane perform with Orchestra Lumos in Stamford. Brad Mehldau plays from Après Fauré and After Bach II in Germany. Cécile McLorin Salvant performs in Chicago and Palm Springs. Yasmin Williams is at Wintergrass in Washington State.

    Journal Topics: On TourWeekend Events