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WILCO IN CONCERT:
Though Wilco always uses the sounds of Americana as their launchpad, they’ve managed to explore a universe of musical possibilities over the past twenty years. With his poetic turns of phrase and endearingly raspy vocals, frontman Jeff Tweedy provides a country heart to their music that always wins over fans at their live performances. While he delivers the earthy grit, the rest of the band soars into the stratosphere, incorporating everything from ambient electronica to Dixieland jazz. But they also know how to rock on epics like “Impossible Germany”, “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart”, and “A Shot in the Arm”. Though ticket buyers never quite know what to expect from these innovative musical adventurers, they know they can count on Wilco to deliver a an electrifying, genre-defying concert experience every time they take the stage on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Frontman Jeff Tweedy formed Wilco out of the ashes of his earlier alt-country band Uncle Tupelo, absorbing most of the lineup to release the new band’s 1995 debut A.M. The group quickly developed a reputation for incorporating experimental elements with their next two albums Being There (1996) and Summerteeth (1999). Despite those sonically ambitious releases, nothing prepared fans for the aural onslaught of 2001’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which pushed the boundaries of music production and defied genre lines all together. The band’s record label famously refused to release the album, while overwhelming fan support and critical adulation lead to a bidding war that netted Wilco a lucrative recording contract. Their next album A Ghost Is Born (2004) won a Grammy for Alternative Album of the Year. Following several critically acclaimed albums and core additions to the group, Wilco remains a vital and restlessly creative force in both their live concerts and their recorded output, which includes 2015’s secretly released Star Wars.
One of the greatest "new" american bands showcasing new album at the best venue in the world. They where tight, focused, and the set diversity and length was indicative of this focus. Fun had by all.
After the rain passed through and the skies cleared it ended being a great night and a great show, they played until 11:45pm.
an incredible show. they played full on rock stars at this concert
When Tweedy calls a performance Epic, you know it's special. An epic show overall.
They were great, it was an epic experience. Red rocks in an awesome venue and made the show even more spectacular
Wilco at Red Rocks July 3rd 2009 The show was solid. The band played new tunes as well as classic old songs. The band continues to mature, playing for almost three hours. This is a tour not to be missed! The band just down right looks like their having fun.
It was great to watch a band that truly wanted to be performing. Around 2 hrs 45mins with no real breaks. These guys are pros and perhaps the most polished performers I've ever seen. Besides Wilco (The Song), which opened the show, the other new songs didn't hold up as well (and yes, I bought the album upon it's release on Tuesday and have become familar with all the songs).
Fantastic show. One of my top five favorite concerts of all time.
Wilco was absolutely amazing. They are such great performers!!! The only bad thing about the show was the venue, Red Rocks- There was nowhere to sit (we had GA tickets). Definitely getting reserved next time!
The opening Band, Okkervil River, and the headliner, Wilco, are two of my favorite current bands, so I was very excited to see them at Red Rocks. Okkervil River was great, and played a lot of my favorite songs, but I must say that the sound was muddy and a bit sub-par. I blame the sound engineers for that, not the band. I would love to see them in a small venue. Wilco came on and were everything you'd expect live. Their sound was excellent, with a lot of clarity. They put on a good show. They did a good mix of songs from all of their albums, and blended the styles together well. However, I must say that the crowd was the worst I have seen at any event I have ever been to, and I go to concerts regularly. Every group around us spent the entire concert in conversation, yelling to be heard over the band, and not even looking at the band. This seemed to be true in most of the crowd that I saw when I'd leave my seat for a drink/etc. Occasionally, they would break out into drunken song that was at the level of the worst karaoke you've ever heard. Overall, the crowd was noisy enough to overshadow the band, with quiet to mid-level moments of the music being completely drowned out. I'm not against having drinks and a good time, but this event seemed to not focus on the actual music for a lot of the crowd. I would hope that these idiots wouldn't waste their money and spoil the show for people who did come for the music, but the precious little snowflakes had no sense of this. I have had good experiences at Red Rock (such as REM in 2008), but this one was severely disappointing. I shouldn't have wasted my money, and will be hesitant to go again.
California stars with okkervil river was a highlight, handshake drugs was great and the new material was spot on. The weather really made the show, a huge rain storm had passed and the sky was clear, lighting and fireworks in the distance, light breeze and a cool night for sing and clap alongs. Guitar work was amazing, even Jeff was jamming like Neil Young, it was pretty psychedelic. The show of the summer for sure.
I think the only word for it is "sublime". Props to Okkerville River for getting the crowd pumped up when there was still light out, but Wilco blew everyone away. Nels Cline was ridiculous, shredding every solo to the point of oblivion and then somehow, some way catching the hook of the song in the very next heartbeat. Wilco played 2 encores and Jeff Tweedy let us know many times that we were the best audience he'd ever seen. This was their first time headlining at Red Rocks and THEY asked US to have them back.
The Wilco summer caravan rolled through Morrison Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater (the cooled outdoor venue in the US) last evening. Okkervill River warmed up the show and finished with 3 rousing songs which brought to mind Arcade Fire. Led on stage by a wacked out camel... the boys played to packed house of adoring fans. Leading off with Wilco (the song) from their recently released eponymous album Wilco, Wilco then played tracks from their entire career to include a request from Wilco A.M. Finishing off with 3 encores, including a second encore where the camel tried to entice the boys to leave the stage, Jeff Tweedy and the band were truly having a great time and seemed reluctant to stop. Jeff commeted to the crowd: "Oh we've got more!" With general admission tickets in the $35 range, Wilco gave a tremendous value by playing well beyond 2 hours. The fireworks were onstage this night!
It's been an epic concert season. I've seen some great shows this year, including Neil Young and David Byrne, who are both arguably leaders in their genres, musicians who transcend their category and bring a singular artistry--a blend of melodic beauty, poetic insight, and a masterful kind of channeling--to not only their body of work, but also their live performances. But I don't think I've seen a better show than Wilco at Red Rocks last night. Not just this season, either. I don't think I ever have, ever. I'm a big fan, I'll start by saying that. I've seen both Jeff Tweedy solo and Wilco the band a few times before, and never been disappointed. But last night's concert was absolutely perfect. Music is an elusive art form, especially live music, and it can be satisfying and beautiful even when it's not all there. A gorgeous melody compensates for so-so lyrics; an enigmatic performance compensates for sloppy musicianship, and technical accomplishment compensates for a deficit of soulful expressiveness. But Wilco has it all, and does it all, and last night they did it with a singular joyful energyl. Lyrics that stun for being complex, simple, and harshly beautiful, arrangements that spin, lurch, contrast, complement, and then suddenly mesh with shocking precision, and musicianship that leaves you elated, awed, and full of gratitude. I could go on and on, but somehow I think it would only detract. It was a great, great show, one I am really, really, really, really, really glad I got the chance to see.
This was my first wilco show sober and I loved it! Babys first concert at three months pregnant, she's sure to be a wilco fan! I hope they play red rocks annually so I have a new tradition! Rock on!
A great performance last night from Wilco! The band fed off the energy from the hyped-up crowd and blasted through their vast repertoire of songs. I've seen some great shows at Red Rocks, and this ranks up there with some of the best!
It was a great show! They played a great set list. All songs I love.
Wilco continues to amaze their fans in this latest show. The band is tight yet playful and Jeff Tweedy is in fine voice as always. Nels Cline is truly an outstanding guitarist and the rest of the band is up to his level on every tune. They played for 2 1/2 hours and I could have listened for another hour.
Everything came together on Friday night. The weather was perfect, and the backdrop, with Denver's lights sparkling, a gibbous moon, and fireworks going off all over the city, was magical. OK, Wilco didn't have any control over that. But, as usual, this fantastic band showed amazing generosity, giving the crowd a great concert and several encores, mixing new material with old favorites. They were in top form, and most of the crowd showed its appreciation. There were a few negatives, all having to do with the crowd, but grousing about them would be small-minded, considering what a great concert it was.
This concert was a real shame for me. As a true Wilco fan, it pains me that so many people treated this show like a party. If all you want to do is smoke your nasty $5 an ounce pot and chug Keystone Lights while talking loudly to your neighbor about how "F-ing stoned!" you are, please save your money for the next meaningless jam band show you want to attend. In contrast to the crowd, Wilco performed great, with Jeff Tweedy lighting up the stage. There were some real treats, including a wonderful Impossible Germany and plenty of old school Wilco ballads. The opening number from the new CD "Wilco Loves You" was a killer opener. If I hadn't felt so sick from all of the smoke, I would have been able to stay through the whole show. Unfortunately, disrespectful fans made this show a real waste of my money. Hardcore fans beware...
