![]() ![]() Those surprisingly good collaborations made up the middle of the band's set, culminating in guest singer "Courtney from Melbourne" (Barnett, who had played her own set just earlier) commanding the stage for "Handshake Drugs" and trading virtuoso guitar licks with Nels Cline. Jeff Tweedy introduced each guest singer warmly with their first name and hometown, and clearly enjoyed playing a supporting role for a change. Lyrics for each song scrolled down the stage's giant backdrop, and the audience of thousands was encouraged to join in. Ten singers were chosen and everyone was invited to front the band for a song during Wilco's set. ![]() In front of an adoring audience, some holding up "Welcome Home" signs, the band took it all one step further, staging an online karaoke contest and encouraging other artists to enter via Instagram. ![]() Many of us have been singing along to our favorite Wilco songs for years, thanks to their meaningful and/or memorable lyrics, both biting and loving, set to rocking melodies. Wilco and opener Courtney Barnett were broadcast live on WFUV with midday host Alisa Ali and I handling co-hosting duties and having an awful lot of fun, as FUV hit the road on this last weekend of June. Please note: This performance has not been edited for language and contains profanity.įor Wilco's Friday, June 28 headlining set at the 2019 Solid Sound Festival - which the band stages every other year at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts - the band proved how much they care about their fans: They staged a full Wilco karaoke session for their big homecoming show. ![]()
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