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This was a Christmas present for my husband and it was really a gift for both of us. We thought the show was the best we've seen in a really long time. I would see him again if we ever had the chance.
I was a little worried when I realized that it would just be Tweedy and some acoustic guitars--not that I questioned he could pull off a one-man show, but I had seen another performer of similar caliber do the same thing recently, and while good, after sometime I was bored as the songs became pretty one dimensional. Not so with Tweedy--wow! He really put on an amazing show. Great rapport with the crowd--funny, engaging, irreverent. He did some Wilco songs that are highly produced and multi-layered on the album, and pulled them off with ease. Really great evening.
Jeff Tweedy is...let's face it...as close to a god as there is in music right now. Great show. Only 4 stars because we'd heard they'd been told he would play 2.5 hours, and the show started late and wound up clocking in at 1 hour, 45 minutes. But, he put his heart and soul into it and one after another, each song was bliss. So, put me at 4.75 stars!
What an incredible talent this man is. One of the best songwriters out there - in my top three I'd have to say. He has a great voice, a unique guitar playing style, and it all combines into one memorable concert experience. A big Dylan fan who did not know Wilco or Tweedy was sitting next to me at the show - dragged along by his daughter. He loved the performance. So did I. But Tweedy is not Dylan - a lot of similarities, but this man is much better perfomer. I have seen Dylan, so can compare them, but of course that is just my opinion...Anyway, the venue (Orpheum Theatre) is beautiful and had great sound. Orpheum crew was genearlly nice, but did not make the usual allowences for audience reocrdings - had to be done from your seat, so no good boomed mic setups , etc. Oh well..
First song was Sunken Treasure, vocals were awesome, and the guitars sounded great. The theatre is one of my favorites, and Jeff was perfect for the Orphuem!!
I didn't think I would enjoy his solo show as much as his band but I did.
I didn't know what to expect from the front-man of Wilco without the band. I must say, I was very impressed. A very intimate show and Jeff Tweedy took every advantage of the feel. Conversing with the crowd after just about every song and looking comfortable as the audience was feeling. Strictly acoustic, the play-list covered a wide range of songs that sounded impeccable in the 1920's venue. He was even able to unplug completely and play to the crowd for a few more songs to close out the show. Sitting in the balcony and with the cooperation of the crowd, it sounded amazing.
Tweedy was full of banter - downright funny. He dealt w/ annoying audience calls w/ wit and grace. The arrangements were beautiful and his voice sounded great. He seemed comfortable and with his whole family in the audience, to be genuinely enjoying himself and happy to be there. Yay for a happy man!
I have never been to a concert like this. It was like the audience was part of wilco. We were really interacting with Jeff. I am so glad he came to the Orpheum.
Solid show. Great setlist and the banter was very funny. The crowd was really into it too and shouted stupid stuff (as usual) but was respectful and quite when they needed to be. The Orpheum is a beautiful venue and perfect for the Tweedy show. I hope he comes back again next year and plays there again.
