Wilco

When it was announced a few months ago that Wilco would be playing the Overture Center it was quite a surprise. To that point the only events at Madison's newest (major) venue had been musicals, orchestras, and the like.

from Daniel Brielmaier (on Muzzle of Bees)

We went out and bought a bunch of tickets during the presale - good thing: the show sold out almost immediately. Our efforts paid off last Tuesday as Monnie, Jon, Matt, Brandon, Joe, Sarah, and I were treated to a great show.

The Overture Center was definitely a different environment for what I suppose would be labeled a "rock" show. Assigned seating was respected almost to the letter - nobody in the aisles or anything of the sort. For some that's a pretty big downer but to be totally honest: I'm a really big fan of being able to sit during a show like this.

The sound was really incredible, especially since my other two Wilco experiences have been at outdoor venues. Crystal clear lyrics and instrumentation - great effects on the opener "Via Chicago" to simulate the El passing right through the theater.

They missed my all time favorite "Heavy Metal Drummer" and oddly also left out their current hit single "What Light", but hit many of my favorites including what probably would be 2-5 on my list: "Jesus, Etc", "Handshake Drugs", and "California Stars"

There's some really great pictures on Muzzle of Bees coverage (one of which I borrowed above) as well as some great commentary and comments. You'll notice in the comments quite a bit of what I alluded to above (people like to get up and dance... I like to sit and relax).

A really great show that was well worth the high ticket price.

A nice slow Sunday

Monnie, Howie and I headed over to Gov. Nelson State Park this afternoon to check out their dog swimming area. It was quite nice to have him in the big lake (Mendota) as opposed to some of the more 'swampy' dog parks around.



On the way home Howie got his first carwash experience. He was a bit concerned about what was going on at first but settled down pretty quick when he saw we weren't too worried about it.