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Originally Posted by Lee is Free
Well, it may only be these 2 gigs at Wolf Trap or maybe also Hartford, yes 30 min is a drag but that's how it goes in the sheds... I was expecting the worst--when SY has done this kinda thing before as support (REM, Pearl Jam etc) it's always playing to the empty seats w most anyone interested up on the lawn (read: a million miles away) but it actually wasn't as bad as I'd imagined it would be. It definitely helped that there were a couple strong supporters right down in front-thanks for that, guys. It helped me look past all the empty seats... Best part of tonight, our first show on this leg w Wilco, was that Nels sat in on half the set and that was super cool, reproducing his parts on the record (and then some!). We've been friends since SY started hanging out in LA in the mid-80s and it was great to once again share a stage with him. Hopefully tonight won't be an isolated instance! Thanks Nels!
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OK, I was working at the 2nd Wolf Trap show. I was dismayed at how few people were there but I also felt like it was a personal performance!
We got to hear a last-minute sound check so we were treated to some casual playing!
I think the opening tune was "Waiting On A Dream"...I heard the opening notes..the band kicked in and I thought..I SAID..."Oh my! What the hell is that incredible sound?! I'll be right back!" (No, I had not heard the new album yet. I have now and LOVE it!)
The rest of the, all too short set, simply built on top of that!
Although I enjoyed Wilco quite well also...what an amazing sensory presentation, I left remembering and feeling more satisfied by LR's set!
Thanks!!