Chit-Chat Check-In #44: NSFW

I know what you are thinking, and NO! This is not an aptly named Phallus impudicus mushroom. I believe it’s most likely an Amanita rubescens (Blusher) parasitized by hypomyces hyalinus. Silly goose.

All of this reminded my of our wonderful family friend Cynthia Plaster Caster (pictured here with Spencer), check her out. | Photo credit: Susie Tweedy

This Week In Wilco, Etc.

2015 / August 11: Wilco plays Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA with Jenny Lewis opening. Bill Frisell is a guest on “Forget the Flowers” and stays on stage for the next song, “California Stars”, joined by Ben Gibbard, Jenny Lewis, Scott McCaughey, and Tristen Gaspadarek. This 31-song show is available on Roadcase #50.

1989 / August 12: Before moving on to Lounge Ax, Sue Miller books Uncle Tupelo as her last show at The Cubby Bear.

2008 / August 12: Andrew Bird opens for a Nudie suit-clad Wilco at Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, MA. The 26-song set features the Total Pros Horns on 9 tracks.