Random Moments
Just a few photos from the last few BUSY weeks! Something is always going on - including teaching Art this summer. 
Rad bike on the street at Summer Soulstice. Yep, I said rad.
Strawberry Fest - my favorite fest of them all!
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at the Pabst Theater.
Gertie got a homemade haircut. She looks like a tiny goat.
Some of the color chaos from my art class! We make serious messes.
Guess what I have tickets for??
YES. YES. YES. Finally going to see my boyfriend, Jeff Tweedy, put on a solo show at the Vic in Chi-town! Two nights of whitty banter and acoustics straight from heaven…finally. Can I put in my request for The Ruling Class and Theologians now?
Consider this a heads-up, because these shows are not advertised - anywhere. They are coming up quickly, too - March 12 and March 13. Be there or be square!
Photo credit to CJ Foeckler/Pabst Theater
Wilco: Ashes of American Flags
I bought Ashes of American Flags back when Wilco kicked off their tour in Milwaukee this spring. I finally had the chance to watch it recently and its another brilliant documentary covering the band on the road. I love the fresh approach to filming, the pastoral landscapes of middle America, the complimentary anecdotes, the romantic capture of rock and roll, etc. Its a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Here’s a taste of whats to come…
Video coutesy of chienandalusian/YouTube
…all my lies are always wishes, i know i would die if i could come back new…
Wilco (the album)
Album cover via Rollingstone and wilcoworld
There’s not much rhyme or reason to this post other than the fact that I am getting insanely excited for the new Wilco album to “drop.” (June 30th is the magical date.) The new cover art was released back in May. I took particular interest because I participated in the photo shoot for the cover at the Pabst here in Milwaukee. They obviously didn’t use those photos, but I’m still holding out hope for the liner. Not sure how I feel about this cover anyway…its ok, a little disjunct, a little quirky but it doesn’t shout “WILCO” to me. It just doesn’t really fit into the lineup of their previous albums which were artsy, spacial, monochromatic images that made me feel dreamy.
Nevertheless, I am certain that this album will stand up against the other albums musically. The shows earlier this year suggest that the new album is progressive, but not unfamiliar. Perhaps, as the album cover suggests, we can expect a little more color from this album. No matter what, I have a crush on Jeff Tweedy and any missteps are easily forgiven. (JT, call me. wink.) You can expect a full album review shortly after Wilco’s release.
I haven’t posted many mixtape suggestions in a while. Here are a few for your listening pleasure…some old, some new, all fantastic:
1. The Greatest Denier - Doves
2. Girlfriend Is Better - Talking Heads
3. Hotel Arizona - Wilco
4. Of Montreal - The Stills
5. Soft Shock - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
6. Rewind - Stereophonics
7. The Great Defector - Bell X1
8. The Nude - Catherine Wheel
Tweedy, the Brewers Fan
Photo credit CJ Foeckler and The Pabst Theater
Here’s just a fun photo from the other night at the Pabst. Happy weekend everyone! I’m off to Gallery Night.
PS! The night of the second show, we got to “participate” in a photo shoot for the new Wilco album cover (tentatively called Hemispheres.) By participate, I mean stand in a line while a photog snapped pics of the side of our faces. It was fun no-less. Maybe you’ll see my arm…and then I’ll be famous. hehe.
Gig Posters
What an under-appreciated art form! Personally, I love the gritty aesthetic of gig posters. My apartment is decorated in them, along with some old timey war propaganda posters. They represent a time, a place and a very specific event. I think there is something romantic about these paper tributes that attempt to capture the energy of the time and the people taking part.
Here are my two most recent acquisitions. The first is a print from the Wilco show last night. (Love how the artist went for the obvious Pabst/Milwaukee/beer relationship.)
Wilco, 2009 Tour in Milwaukee, WI
The Tallest Man on Earth, 2009 in Milwaukee, WI
Gettin’ in the mood…
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she fell in love with the drummer
Quick Recap/Highlights!
- The show started with new track, “Wilco” which is a jam.
- Tweedy looked disheveled as always, at one point sporting a Brewers hat which sent Cubs fans into a booing uproar.
-Nels Cline was the gangly guitar god that he always is. Amazing!
-The crowd was LAME. 3/4 of the “fans” sat through the entire show. Thumbs down.
-They played lots of crowd pleasers…my favorites being “Theologians” in the 1st encore, a fantastic guitar solo during “Impossible Germany,” and kick ass version of “You Are My Face.”
Pics and more commentary after tonights show!
It is finally time! The next two evenings will be spent in pure bliss, because Wilco is marching into Milwaukee to dazzle us in all their rocknroll glory. I can’t quite explain the excitement…but to be clear, Jeff Tweedy (lead singer) is the one celebrity I’m allowed to run off with if given the opportunity. Wilco makes me happy. Musically, they’re so badass that I can’t even wrap my head around it. So you get it now? I’m excited…and I will be in alt-country heaven for the next few days.
Today’s selections are inspired by these two shows. I think they’re all amazing. One third rock and roll, one third girly vintage and a final third hippie chic to make the perfect outfit for a Wilco show at the Pabst Theater. If I can get a camera in, I’ll post some photos later this week!!
Ruffle Mini Dress from honeybeevintage
Vintage Tortoiseshell Glasses from nomakeup
Vintage Boots from biscuitbrigade
Vintage Locket from tiltedtulipvintage
Vintage Leather Clutch from ancestorvintage
The Tallest Man on Earth
I’m so glad the days of facial hair and quiet folk music have descended upon us. I’ll be sad when they inevitably take flight. For now…I’m just listening…
Check out The Tallest Man on Earth here or live at the Pabst Theater on April 1.
Lykke Li!!
I’m so excited because the Pabst sent out an email this afternoon to say Lykke Li will be doing a Milwaukee show in August. She’s brilliant in her own right, but she’s also been doing some awesome collaborations lately (Bon Iver, El Perro Del Mar, Kleerup, NASA.) I heart her so count me in…and watch this amazing acoustic version of I’m Good, I’m Gone.
