My name is Steve and I have been a Wilcoholic since 1997. After seeing them live on Friday night, it's safe to say I have no interest in rehab. Why?
Let me count the ways.
1. Spiders (Kidsmoke)
2. I am trying to break your heart
3. I'm a Wheel
4. Misunderstood
5. Kingpin
6. I'm the man who loves you (Tweedy always dedicates this to his wife. Since his sons were there, he also dedicated it them and called it "I'm the Dad Who Loves You." He said it was his favorite part of the show.)
7. The Late Greats
8. Kicking TV
9. Hummingbird (especially the dance. huge fan of the dance)
10. Monday
11. Outtasite (Outta Mind)
12. Poor places
13. Theologians
14. Jesus, etc.
16. Hell is Chrome
17. Just a Kid (with his 2 sons and a couple other kids on vocals)
18. Heavy Metal Drummer
19. Hesitating Beauty
I could go on, but you get the idea.
The dad in me loved that I could see Tweedy's son mouthing the words to every song in the first balcony. I love that his kids rocked out to Spiders (Kidsmoke) as much I did. (My neck still hurts from that headbanging.)
I love that they were filming this show, so everybody can see the beauty that is Wilco.
I know I'm biased, and maybe it's because I'm a dad, but seeing Tweedy's interactions with his kids on Friday solidified my belief that Jeff Tweedy is an endearing front man, who is clearly unaffected by his immense talent.
It shows in his connection to his kids and it shows in his connection to his fans. There is genuine intimacy and genuine love and appreciation there.
Once again, thank you, Wilco. You never disappoint.
Can't wait for the DVD.
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