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Concert by WILCO planned for mid-May in downtown Lawrence
Promoter asks city commission to approve use of 900 block of New Hampshire
March 21, 2008
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Plans are in the works for a major downtown outdoor concert in mid-May featuring the alternative country rock band WILCO.
City commissioners at Tuesday evening's meeting will be asked to approve a series of permits allowing the Grammy-winning group to play an outdoor concert on the vacant lots near Ninth and New Hampshire streets.
The event - proposed by local promoter Mike Logan - would be May 14. City commissioners have to approve the event, in part, because Logan is asking that much of the 900 block of New Hampshire Street be closed to traffic. He is also seeking permission to sell alcohol at the concert, although commissioners won't be able to rule on that issue at Tuesday's meeting. City ordinances require an official public hearing on alcohol issues that won't be able to be conducted until late April.
Logan anticipates the concert would attract about 4,000 people.
In a city memo, Logan said tickets for the event would go on sale as soon as he wins city approval for the concert. Ticket prices weren't listed, and an attempt to reach Logan wasn't immediately successful on Friday.
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21 March 2008
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OldEnuf2BYurDad (Anonymous) says…
Our cops better get fitted for riot gear. 4000… beer… outdoor concernt downtown… do the math.
21 March 2008
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silentbranden (Anonymous) says…
A riot? At a Wilco concert? Yeah, that'll happen.
21 March 2008
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murphy59 (Anonymous) says…
Yes, any time you get 4000 people together with alcohol you have a riot. Especially if there's music involved.
21 March 2008
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Pogo (Anonymous) says…
No booze (or cereal malt beverage).
Legalize reefer for the event……
21 March 2008
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kustudent123 (Anonymous) says…
right in the middle of KU finals! no!!!!
21 March 2008
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merrill (Anonymous) says…
This could be groovy…
21 March 2008
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FatTony (Anonymous) says…
Get this done ASAP. If not I offer up my backyard. No selling beer though I will only provide a cup at the door for a small fee (the kegs will be in the back, help yourself).
21 March 2008
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merrill (Anonymous) says…
Even if beer is not sold water and juice most certainly should be available. Recycling bins would be a nice idea. Brew is not that far away….across the street and at 8th and New Hampshire, 10th and Mass…..
With or without beer this should be fun.
21 March 2008
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seriouscat (Anonymous) says…
Awesome! Lookin forward to it Logan.
21 March 2008
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Casey_Jones (Anonymous) says…
oh please please please let this happen
21 March 2008
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Mkh (Anonymous) says…
A riot at a Wilco show?
Classic.
21 March 2008
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RedwoodCoast (Anonymous) says…
rammy (Anonymous) says:
Those wearing small faded teeshirts, horned rim glasses, tight jeans, messy black hair and chuck taylors will be admitted for free.
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Good one, rammy. I'll bet there will be some less image-obsessed people in the crowd, too. Definitely a lot of tight clothes and faux-messy hair, though.
21 March 2008
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dirkleisure (Anonymous) says…
“alternative country rock band”
Speaking of out of touch, ladies and gentlemen I present to you Chad Lawhorn.
Sheesh, Alternative County. Those kids and their derned music, eh Chad?
21 March 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
Raises simple question? How many people have ever heard of or care about WILCO?
21 March 2008
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OldEnuf2BYurDad (Anonymous) says…
My ignorance of whoever WILCO might be is apparent. However, this is not just about who is playing, but also about the nature of the venue. Outdoor concerts frequently go bad. Outdoors with beer.
Four thousand people at a concert just yards from single family dwellings? I cannot imagine.
21 March 2008
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1029 (Anonymous) says…
Yeah, those single-family dwellings could be in real danger. somebody really should stop this concert. if it wasn't for those nearby houses, a concert might be a good idea…or if it was just apartments and other structures, but it's not. Think of the single-family dwellings, people. Otherwise, Lawrence could be in serious danger.
21 March 2008
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
“worry pants”
~chuckle~
yep…
21 March 2008
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thomgreen (Anonymous) says…
“Those wearing small faded teeshirts, horned rim glasses, tight jeans, messy black hair and chuck taylors will be admitted for free.”
If it was only that easy. I resemble that remark…minus the tight jeans…minus the glasses….minus the messy black hair. Would I have to die my hair, buy some tight jeans, and wear fake glasses? or can I just wear my chucks and my concert shirt?
21 March 2008
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dirkleisure (Anonymous) says…
Especially when the Hell's Angels provide security. Are the Hell's Angels going to provide security?
21 March 2008
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alm77 (Anonymous) says…
OldEnuf: Expand your horizons and have a listen. http://www.myspace.com/wilco
21 March 2008
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1029 (Anonymous) says…
I hate it when people come together and enjoy their community, especially when it's an event that I would not go to because it is not aimed at older, wiser people like myself. People and beer and having a good time simply do not mix and a riot will surely ensue and downtown will likely be destroyed. Lawrence will learn its lesson when the beer makes these kids riot and destroy all the single-family dwellings. Then lawrence will learn its lesson that mixed-use areas are never a good idea. Neither is it a good idea to bring too many people together in one area.
21 March 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Good lord, some people will just bitch about anything.
Awesome idea. Safe band to bring in for an outdoor concert.
However, 4000 people? Wilco will attract double that at least. Especially since it is a free concert. They headlined Wakarusa a couple years back and there were at least 8000 people watching that show. They played at the Crossroads/Grinders (outdoor) in KC last year and it sold out immediately and those tickets were $20 - $30 I believe. I think that venue holds 2500.
Get this done. Great idea. But, it needs to be planned correctly and I think the promoter is underestimating the size of the crowd.
21 March 2008
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dirkleisure (Anonymous) says…
Hey Bob - any idea how many they drew for their street concert in Columbia a couple of years ago? I would anticipate a similar crowd.
21 March 2008
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Drew_Carey (Anonymous) says…
100 pts to warmer
roger
21 March 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Dirk -
Great question. No clue. I have a buddy in Columbia that might have gone. I'll ask him. I think Lawrence would draw more because of the close proximity to KC.
21 March 2008
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
I just never have liked WILCO as much as I liked Uncle Tupelo…
Uncle Tupelo was a lot edgier…
they were more of the kind of band that could cause a riot…
21 March 2008
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jplanet (Anonymous) says…
I really hope this happens! Although, I think using Wilco to revive Day On The Hill would be a better idea.
21 March 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
So would someone simply tell me who or what WILCO is and why they are special.
21 March 2008
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
beobachter
if you really wan't to know you could run a search…
21 March 2008
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
beobachter
then run a search on Uncle Tupelo… and tell me who you think is better…
I was a big Unlce Tupelo fan…
but with WILCO, not so much…
21 March 2008
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milamimica (Mila Mimica) says…
perfect! last day of high school!!!
21 March 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
Guess that means I don't care, so what's the big deal? And why should the public have to put up with their causing problems? No reason for anyone to disrupt any neighborhood or public area.
21 March 2008
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
beobachter
WILCO isn't a big deall for most people…
putting up with public concerts isn't a big deal for most people, either…
21 March 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
And using public parks, arenas, etc is not a problem. South Park, Burcham, Centinnial,Clinton, etc. Go ahead, shutting down public streets is a problem.
21 March 2008
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Kontum1972 (Anonymous) says…
the jails will be full, and the DUI lawyers will be happy,…funny how they can organize a function for 4,000 people….and nobody cares about the war , dont see 4,000 protesting, that fiasco!
21 March 2008
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
beobachter
are you opposed to any and all events that shut down public streets?
most people aren't…
21 March 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
No, not if there's a valid reason. Just so 4000 or so people can set around and listen to music and drink beer, no. Take it to a more fitting place, a park, an arena, etc, even a ball stadium. You don't need to close a public street for that. For what it's worth Burcham does a great job at hosting music groups. I simply avoid them at those times.
21 March 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Dirk -
The answer to your prior query…
“The Wilco show was on ninth street, right in front of the Blue Note downtown, and drew a large crowd - my guess would be between 2000-2500. I guestimate because there were many comings and goings. I honestly don't dig Wilco that much, so wasn't there for the whole show.”
So, maybe I'm way off.
Stuck- I agree. Uncle Tupelo was the bees knees. I actually liked Son Volt way more than Wilco. And then Son Volt kept putting out the same album every time. I'll get down there to watch and hope for more outdoor concerts downtown.
21 March 2008
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chestergrande (Anonymous) says…
Anyone who is a fan knows how cool this news is. As for asking how many even know about Wilco - enough fans to merit two shows in Austin before May 14, and two shows in St Louis after. They were on Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago, had a great show on Austin City Limits a couple months ago, and (for better or worse), had six different songs in VW commercials several months ago. Enough people know about Wilco, they will go to the show, and it will be fantastic. And - even though it'll probably never happen - you never know if Jay will show up for a couple Uncle Tupelo songs! Fantastic news.
21 March 2008
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OldEnuf2BYurDad (Anonymous) says…
Everything east of Iowa St. will burn to the ground. That's my position and I'm sticking to it. As sure as we're winning in Iraq, Lawrence will burn if we have this concert.
21 March 2008
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outdoor55 (Anonymous) says…
Holy Crap People!!! If the thought of a concert downtown scares you that much stay home. And if you don't live in Old West Lawrence, what do you have to say? I'm guessing you live in “Johnson Co. West”… I mean west Lawrence. Wilco is a great band that is family friendly. It's now past 5pm, have a drink.
21 March 2008
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reeveso (John Reeves) says…
recent 2.5 hour Wilco concert in D.C. give it a try.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/st…
21 March 2008
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unklemonkey (Anonymous) says…
I don't think Wilco is in all caps. WIlco, not WILCO.
21 March 2008
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Drew_Carey (Anonymous) says…
100 pts for OldEnuf.
We do love sarcastic old fogies.
21 March 2008
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Confrontation (Anonymous) says…
I don't know anything about Wilco or WILCO, but I like the idea of a downtown concert. Although I hate to say anything positive about Oklahoma City, I did like the fact that they had outdoor performances in the Bricktown area. When we visited, there was one band singing oldies and another doing the 70's rock thing. Both were free to watch, although you could tip if you enjoyed the performance. There's nothing like this on Mass Street. No, homeless drama theater doesn't count. Mass Street is pretty boring.
21 March 2008
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RedwoodCoast (Anonymous) says…
Jeff Tweedy fans should also check out his side project Loose Fur. The album I'm partial to is “Born Again in the USA.”
Scene: If we're going to scrap Wilco for a metal band, I think I would rather see someone like Mastodon. Surely they can't cost as much as Wilco.
21 March 2008
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Keith (Anonymous) says…
“b3 (Anonymous) says:
I cant wait for all of the trash that it will bring to town.”
That's what I said just before you showed up.
21 March 2008
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OnShakedown (Chris Tackett) says…
holy cow. some of the comments on this thread have me really worried about growing old.
logan, best of luck w// the event.
21 March 2008
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Chris..be afraid, be very afraid.
PS. Old really does start at 40, and gains momentum by the minute.
21 March 2008
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grubesteak (Anonymous) says…
My all time favorite band. I'm all for it.
21 March 2008
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Shelby (Anonymous) says…
they shoulda gotten 38 Special
22 March 2008
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Defender (Anonymous) says…
“I cant wait for all of the trash that it will bring to town.”
So, you're coming to town, b3?
22 March 2008
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BrianR (Anonymous) says…
This event sounds fun. Someone stated that Uncle Tupelo is better, I agree but Wilco is a great band all the same.
I saw Led Zeppelin in 1973 and they were a disappointment. You just can't go into the studio and overdub all day long then go out on the road with only one guitar and really pull it off. However, I do not regret paying the exorbitant $12.50 to see them.
22 March 2008
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DaREEKKU (Anonymous) says…
Those DERNED kids and their loud musics! They gots their beers and musics and they are just ru'ning the towwwn!
22 March 2008
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oldtimer39 (Anonymous) says…
I think this is a grand idea and I hope it happens. My grandson and I both listen to Wilco and think they're fantastic.
I wonder what they'll charge, though, for a concert that you'll be able to hear crystal clear for free across the street. Of course, I'll be paying to support the band - I'm just wondering is all.
22 March 2008
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case (Anonymous) says…
this is exactly the kind of stuff that needs to start happening in Lawrence!!
The only riot that will break out is me against anyone who's first thought is that there will be a riot at all!
think happy thoughts people, it's much easier than you think…and it's better for your mind, body and soul!!!
bring it logan!!!! whoo hooo!!!
22 March 2008
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jonny_quest (Anonymous) says…
Bringing 4,000 country rock fans to downtown Lawrence is fantastic compared to anything attracted to Last-Call.
22 March 2008
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RedwoodCoast (Anonymous) says…
Mr. Quest, I am hoping you are referring to the machismo that is so prevalent (and decadent) in hip-hop culture and not the actual people that comprise hip-hop culture.