Wilco...

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If society handed out jail time for music that sucks(which should totally happen), Wilco would be lifers. WTF Lockn', Willie Nelson?? Wilco??.

How about moe? How about Umphreys? How about Bela Fleck, How about Black Prairie? Come on guys, don't try to rename this thing Shuckinlockn'.

[waycha]

I like, suebhunny, spent time listening to Wilco today including last years Bonnaroo set. I can't say I liked everything they had but not bad. I'm still not sure about 2 nights, but I'll give them a chance. Unlike (Critical)Bill I think they will fit in. They do have a good following, & hopefully a good draw for more people. I do love checking bands that I really don't know much about & have not seen. Unlike billyboy I think Lockn's doing a great job. Nice Zepplin cover by Black Prairie. Maybe they can get them

[Sneake]

i've heard of wilco, but don't know any of their music. even if i don't like their studio albums, i bet you'll i'll be able to jam out to them once i'm out there. also, if it increases ticket sales and keeps lockn' going another year, i'm all for it.

[bravelungs]

I hope this isn't a sign of more "hipster" acts like this to come for this year's fest.. thing I love about lockn is it's sooo jammy .. fuck diversity.. therere plenty of fest like that .. I really hope TAB gets added .. maybe sum YMSB, greensky,Moe.,umpherys.. oysterhead would be soooo badass

[Dylan]

CriticalBill staying true to his handle.

I'm not a fan of Wilco personally, but I don't think that they are thaaat far out of line. They actually jam out a bit in their live shows. I'd rather have someone like My Morning Jacket, but who's to say the bands we want aren't right around the corner?

I guess this is the flaw in announcing one band per day. Everyone is going to find at least one or two days a bit anticlimactic. I can't say I'm pumped about Wilco, but I'm actually glad we got their announcement out of the way (since we knew about them a few weeks ago). Nonetheless, I like this way of doing things. I'm looking forward to the entire week thanks to Lockn'. It's like I get a little present every day at noon. There are some really great possibilities on the horizon - not sure if you guys saw this or not, but they actually were negotiating with Umphrey's (according to the same person who confirmed Wilco and a bunch of other bands). Based on the nature of this festival, I'm sure they made a run at bands like Yonder Mountain and Moe.. Not to mention the impending addition of Grateful Grass . . . this festival is still going to be one of the (if not the) jammiest fests going.

[fffloozy]

Thoughts on the addition of Wilco? I don't know much about them and have only heard one or two songs that have played on Jam_ON.

[bravelungs]

It think they're pretty.. meh. Def ready for another announcement tiday . I was bummed with wilco yesterday

[Deleted]

I've been wanting to reply to the Willie thread, but every time I try, I end up writing a book. I was gonna say that outlaw country has a long and illustrious history with jamband music - look at the Dead's early 70's stuff, NRPS, Old and in the Way, Phish plays bluegrassy numbers etc. And judging by the number of bluegrassy and acoustic acts last year, this is the stuff the promoters like. However, with the addition of Wilco, I do now worry that they have veered from their mission a bit. Yes, Wilco is technically alt-country (I won't bore you with the details about how the creative forces behind seminal alternative country band Uncle Tupelo splintered, with Jeff Tweedy forming Wilco and Jay Farrar forming Son Volt, other than to say I'd rather have Son Volt), and yes they have a devoted fan base that will put "asses in seats" as it were, but I my concern is that preference is being given to ticket sales here, rather than overall atmosphere or theme.
When I listen to their stuff, I get a lot more "alt" than "country." 

I guess in the end the promoters never promised us anything more than a festival they'd like to see. I still defend Willie, and I'm not as bummed as Bill, but if Vibes had Phil or Bobby I might be looking at it a lot closer.

[waycha]

I agree with worfrat1490 on this. They do have a following but doesn't sound they are popular on the board. The main thing I question is 2 nights. But maybe we can use that time as a meetup.

[buddy]

I grew up listening to metal: sabbath, zeppelin, etc......1st show was ozzy thought nothing else made sense. I have gone through Buffett spells, James Taylor, old country ie hank willie etc.... Never got around to jam band stuff with the exception of ABB every year in the early 90s. My brother in law is deadhead and I love zac brown so we went to lockn last year. I had heard dead music and most I liked. I studied up on it listening to GD xm channel and lots of concert via iPhone app. I went with an open mind last year and came back a dead head to the into degree. I listen to concerts daily, listen to the lockn sets non stop have been reading books, DVDs ........I can't get enough. My wife thinks I'm having a mid life crisis. I have had a mid life enlightenment. There is so much beauty in their work that has brought me a lifetime of joy in 6-7 months. I will hold off judging these acts until after I see them live. I was also very impressed by TAB last year and hope he is added again. I love willie and am excited to celebrate his music as well. 

[fffloozy]

I guess I posted the wrong place as there is already a thread going on this under Main Stage.

[Moderator Edit: No worries, I simply merged your thread with this one. ]

[suebhunny]

I'm with buddy on this. I went to Lockn' last year because my husband is a big Dead Head. I was in it for the camping, the beer, Fogerty, Neil (which didn't happen), TTB, the Crowes, and Grace Potter (who I missed while stuck in the field). And I had an absolutely fabulous time. I enjoyed dancing the nights away to jam bands I didn't know. And now I actually enjoy listening to the Dead and other jam bands. We need bands like Wilco on the ticket to lure new folks into this jam band world by pulling them into fests like Lockn'.

[Deleted]

Good music grabs ya by the balls and never let's go. I listened to Wilco from boneroo last year and several of their studio albums before starting this thread and felt not so much as a gentle caress. Reminded me more of something I'd hear on top 40 radio.
Next thing ya know they'll be announcing an appearance by katie perry, adel, or lady gaga.
Oh well, I do like to sleep late. Perhaps scheduling a bunch of crappy bands isn't such a bad thing. Please, Shuckinlockn' promoter people, turn the volume down on this afternoon filler crap so I'll get a good days rest. I just feel like there is so much good music out there we shouldn't have to endure that which isn't.

[suebhunny]

Not every band is for every taste. While you're skipping Wilco, I'll be dancing. While you're digging WSP...I'll be drinking. It's a festival. There's something for everyone. But not everything is for everyone.

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Apr 8, 2014 12:06:10 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

I'm with buddy on this. I went to Lockn' last year because my husband is a big Dead Head. I was in it for the camping, the beer, Fogerty, Neil (which didn't happen), TTB, the Crowes, and Grace Potter (who I missed while stuck in the field). And I had an absolutely fabulous time. I enjoyed dancing the nights away to jam bands I didn't know. And now I actually enjoy listening to the Dead and other jam bands. We need bands like Wilco on the ticket to lure new folks into this jam band world by pulling them into fests like Lockn'.

You don't bait greatness with mediocraty. 

[suebhunny]

And no one person gets to define what greatness is. Everyone has their own definition.

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Apr 8, 2014 12:06:10 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

I'm with buddy on this. I went to Lockn' last year because my husband is a big Dead Head. I was in it for the camping, the beer, Fogerty, Neil (which didn't happen), TTB, the Crowes, and Grace Potter (who I missed while stuck in the field). And I had an absolutely fabulous time. I enjoyed dancing the nights away to jam bands I didn't know. And now I actually enjoy listening to the Dead and other jam bands. We need bands like Wilco on the ticket to lure new folks into this jam band world by pulling them into fests like Lockn'.

Whoops

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Apr 8, 2014 12:17:10 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

Apr 8, 2014 12:06:10 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

I'm with buddy on this. I went to Lockn' last year because my husband is a big Dead Head. I was in it for the camping, the beer, Fogerty, Neil (which didn't happen), TTB, the Crowes, and Grace Potter (who I missed while stuck in the field). And I had an absolutely fabulous time. I enjoyed dancing the nights away to jam bands I didn't know. And now I actually enjoy listening to the Dead and other jam bands. We need bands like Wilco on the ticket to lure new folks into this jam band world by pulling them into fests like Lockn'.

 By your own admission " I went to Lockn' last year because my husband is a big Dead Head". It was you and your husbands passion for good music i.e. Further,Fogerty, Neil (which didn't happen), TTB, the Crowes, and Grace Potter that got you to Interlocken, not Old Rasta Ganja dreadlock man or The Tuba Tubbies or Wilco or Willie the Hillbilly.
Look, I appreciate a festival wanting to cater to a wide variety of musical tastes, however, Dave Frey and his pal started Interlocken supposedly to do something new and different. This seems to be turning into the same old thing, that is, "let's throw a wide variety of crap up on the stage to draw and many different people as we can to maximize our profit". We probably won't ever agree on this, but my money was spent in anticipation getting what I was promised, the ultimate jam band experience. What I'm getting is significantly less than what I was promised.

P.S. To Mr. Frey and company, enough bullshit, where's the rock'n'roll?   

[vafatboy]

Buddy, you post is so true. I was a deadhead and only went for them at first. The music at this fest made me a big fan of almost all of them. I spent the better part of the last 15 years racing cars. After hanging up my helmet in 2010 I did not know what i would do next. Now I have found it, Live Music. My wife has said the same crap about my midlife crisis. I love you comment about mid life enlightenment. I plan on using that on her the next time she gives me crap. I sat in my chair for every band last year and enjoyed then all. Can't wait until Sept. My wife has actually told me to quit talking about Lockn. She is already tired of hearing about it all the time. Jam on folks.

[Dylan]

I am confused.

Who is "Old Rasta Ganga dreadlock man"?

Also

When were you promised that Lockn' 2014 would be "the ultimate jamband experience"?

[waycha]

Apr 8, 2014 18:42:13 GMT -5 Dylan said:

I am confused.

Who is "Old Rasta Ganga deadlock man"?

Also

When were you promised that Lockn' 2014 would be "the ultimate jamband experience"?

 He's got to be talking about Gary Clark Jr. who has grown on me & is well respected by a lot of guitarist. I think the pants are not the only things that are cold or frozen. And nobody promised a rose garden. But damn this all smells good to me.

[drunkendave]

I like folks drawing the line in the sand on Wilco.

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Apr 8, 2014 18:42:13 GMT -5 Dylan said:

I am confused.

Who is "Old Rasta Ganga dreadlock man"?

Also

When were you promised that Lockn' 2014 would be "the ultimate jamband experience"?

Who is "Old Rasta Ganga dreadlock man"?  Jimmy Cliff

When were you promised that Lockn' 2014 would be "the ultimate jamband experience"?  Day 1

"He's got to be talking about Gary Clark Jr."  No, Gary Clark jr. isn't old and he gets off. 

Apr 8, 2014 20:59:41 GMT -4 drunkendave said:

I like folks drawing the line in the sand on Wilco.
That's because Wilco is top 40 crap, AND thay've been given 2 nights.

[samwiseganji]

Longtime reader, first time poster. Had to create an account to chime in for this because I'm a little bothered by the idiotic criticisms.

Wilco fucking rock. As is the case with most jambands (though Wilco is not a jamband per se), if you have not seen them live then your opinion is pretty much useless. That being said, if Wilco aren't your thing then that's totally fine. The thing that bothers me is this idea that they are "top 40 crap." Making a statement like that is a surefire sign of ignorance. Wilco have never had a Top 40 song. They have never had anything close to a Top 40 song. They do not get airplay on mainstream radio, they do not have videos that play on any TV stations. Wilco are a band that have achieved a high level of popularity on the strength of their ALBUMS and their LIVE SHOWS. Period.

I think they are perfect addition for Lockn and I'm excited to see all of the new fans they'll have after two nights of Nels Cline's magic. But like I said, it might not be your thing. Just go into it with an open mind, because this is not pop music or anything even close to it. Anyone that suggests that is totally ignorant of Wilco, and probably music in general. Just because they weren't on HORDE tour/making music the 60s doesn't mean they aren't worth your time.

[Dylan]

Jimmy Cliff doesn't have dreadlocks, nor is he a Rasta. And I have found absolutely no evidence of anyone official claiming that Lockn' 2014 will be "the ultimate jambands experience."

I don't care if you wanna talk shit, but at least get your facts straight first.