Wilco Visits NPR for Tiny Desk Concert, Adds Chicago “Coming Home” Show
Still relevant after all these years, Wilco recently closed out a string of US concert dates with a NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. The group are one of a select few who have played Bob Boilen’s series more than once. Their entire stripped-down set, which runs approximately 17 minutes, is available for viewing below. The band perform four songs that span their musical catalog. Also, the band have announced they have added a show in Chicago this summer. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, February 26.
In July 2015, Wilco surprised fans with the release of their ninth studio album, Star Wars. Announced on their website and social media, the album was available for free download for a limited time. The release came just prior to their headlining set at the Pitchfork Music Festival, where they played the album in its entirety. Star Wars later received an Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album, but ultimately lost out to Alabama Shakes’ Sound & Color.
As previously mentioned, the band recently finished a US tour in support of the new record and will be back at it again in June. They play a few select US shows before heading to Europe. When they return they have a “coming home” show planned in Chicago at Jay Pritzker Pavilion on August 21, presale starts tomorrow, Wednesday February 24 at 10am CT, with general on sale happening here Friday, February 26 at 11am CT. Come the fall they return to Europe for more dates. All upcoming shows, including Jeff Tweedy and Tweedy (Jeff’s project with his son) dates are listed below.
NPR Music Tiny Desk Setlist
“The Joke Explained” – Star Wars
“Misunderstood” – Being There
“I’m Always In Love” – Summerteeth
“Shot In The Arm” – Summerteeth
Wilco Tour Dates
01 Jun 2016 – Charleston, WV, Clay Center w/ Angel Olsen
02-05 Jun 2016 – Hunter, NY, Mountain Jam
04 Jun 2016 – Philadelphia, PA, The Mann w/ Richard Thompson (solo)
16 Jun 2016 – Bergen, Norway, BergenFest
17 Jun 2016 – Oslo, Norway, Norwegian Wood
18 Jun 2016 – Aarhus, Denmark, Northside Festival
19 Jun 2016 – Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, Best Kept Secret Festival
22 Jun 2016 – Zagreb, Croatia, INmusic Festival
24 Jun 2016 – Kotor, Montenegro, SeaRock Festival *Free event*
01 Jul 2016 – Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain, Vida Festival
04 Jul 2016 – Ferrara, IT, Piazza Castello w/ Kurt Vile & The Violators
05 Jul 2016 – Rome, Italy, Villa Ada
08 Jul 2016 – Brugge, Belgium, Cactus Festival
10 Jul 2016 – Dublin, Ireland, Iveagh Gardens
21 Aug 2016 – Chicago, IL, Jay Pritzker Pavilion with very special guests
27- 28 Oct 2016 – Brussels, Belgium, Ancienne Belgique
29 Oct 2016 – Düsseldorf, Germany, New Fall Festival
30 Oct 2016 – Stuttgart, Germany, New Fall Festival
02 Nov 2016 – Copenhagen, Denmark, DR Koncerthuset
03 Nov 2016 – Oslo, Norway, Sentrum Scene
04 Nov 2016 – Stockholm, Sweden, Annexet
05 Nov 2016 – Weissenhäuser Strand, Germany, Rolling Stone Weekender
07 Nov 2016 – Berlin, Germany, Tempodrom
10 Nov 2016 – Utrecht, Holland, Le Guess Who Festival
12 Nov 2016 – Milan, Italy, Fabrique
14 Nov 2016 – Vienna, Austria, Museumsquartier
15 Nov 2016 – Zurich, Switzerland, Volkshaus
16 Nov 2016 – Paris, France, Casino de Paris
18 Nov 2016 – Manchester, UK, Albert Hall
19 Nov 2016 – London, UK, O2 Brixton Academy
Jeff Tweedy Tour Dates
26 Feb 2016 – Three Oaks, MI, Acorn Theater
29 Apr 2016 – Sheboygan, WI, Stefanie H. Weill Center
13 May 2016 – Chicago, IL, Vic Theatre
14 May 2016 – Chicago, IL, Vic Theatre
05-07 Aug 2016 – Happy Valley, OR, Pickathon
Tweedy Tour Dates
20 Mar 2016 – Meeniyan, Australia, Meeniyan Town Hall
21 Mar 2016 – Melbourne, Australia, Recital Hall
22 Mar 2016 – Sydney, Australia, Factory Theatre
24 – 25 Mar 2016 – Byron Bay, NSW, Byron Bay Bluesfest
27 Mar 2016 – Auckland, New Zealand, Powerstation
30 Mar 2016 – Tokyo, Japan, LiquidRoom
31 Mar 2016 – Osaka, Japan, Quattro