Wow...the first Tweedy show. Three years ago today was when everything really shut down for us: restaurants closing, layoffs, hasty forced abandonment of the community art studio, the dull, numbing blade of distance learning beginning. Those early Tweedy shows were like a warm, consoling hug at the end the day saying "everything is not ok, but here's some music and laughter and togetherness." I think I've said it before, but for me and probably a lot of us...we'll never be able to thank you, Jeff and your family, enough for the comfort, distraction and community those shows brought (and still bring).
The first Tweedy show on my Birthday, March 19th, 2020, with Jeff in the bath in his birthday suit. Sure would be a great 56th Birthday present to me to have the Tweedys broadcast an anniversary show this year! Hint hint.
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When I was young and stupid I used to write “John Cale Rules!l” at every show I used to go to….I once wrote it on the Minutemen’s windshield, but when I saw they were pissed I told them I did it and cleaned it off…the band was cool but one of their crew wanted to beat the shit out of me….young and stupid! Now I’m old and stupid!
I think there needs to be an app that coverts recipe text to John Cale speech. I’m not saying it’d be the best app ever created, but I’m also not not saying it
I remember hearing you mention that Ashton Kutcher mixup and thinking “Whaaat?” But now that I see the picture I totally get it. He’s always seemed like a good guy who has a history of appreciating slightly more mature women—something else you have in common. So yeah, get Ashton to play you in the inevitable biopic!
Best birthday present ever? My Emily got us tickets and plane flights from San Jose for the first night of the new tour in Chicago! Can’t wait to see the band next Thursday on their home ground, after being at so many amazing Wilco, Tweedy, and Jeff shows in SF and LA over the years. As always, requested “Secret of the Sea” – a song E. and I fell in love over when we first met. And yes, the preceding is a shameless plea that it makes the set list for the first time in a long while. See you on March 23rd…
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Thank you and the fam for the comfort, joy, and glorious music with which you’ve gifted us over the past three (!) years. (And that John Cale tale is amazing.)
Cale in colour 😎………I’d like to thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you for The Tweedy Show🙏………it certainly was not for nothing at all…….. but was for everything for all. Soul tonic. Thank you Tweedy family 🌿
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I remember The Raunch Hands!
Weird to think what the world was like 3 years ago. Surreal in so many ways. I've said it before but thanks to you folks for sharing your talents, thoughts and affection through the Tweedy Show. It was one of the things that I looked forward to most during those dark days.
John Cale story is wild. Saw him at the inaugural show of the short-lived venue Nevin’s Live in Evanston. Two blocks from my house. A tiny room with a major talent. Still can’t believe they booked him. The place was bursting.
Wow...the first Tweedy show. Three years ago today was when everything really shut down for us: restaurants closing, layoffs, hasty forced abandonment of the community art studio, the dull, numbing blade of distance learning beginning. Those early Tweedy shows were like a warm, consoling hug at the end the day saying "everything is not ok, but here's some music and laughter and togetherness." I think I've said it before, but for me and probably a lot of us...we'll never be able to thank you, Jeff and your family, enough for the comfort, distraction and community those shows brought (and still bring).
The first Tweedy show on my Birthday, March 19th, 2020, with Jeff in the bath in his birthday suit. Sure would be a great 56th Birthday present to me to have the Tweedys broadcast an anniversary show this year! Hint hint.
Amen to that !!!!
When I was young and stupid I used to write “John Cale Rules!l” at every show I used to go to….I once wrote it on the Minutemen’s windshield, but when I saw they were pissed I told them I did it and cleaned it off…the band was cool but one of their crew wanted to beat the shit out of me….young and stupid! Now I’m old and stupid!
I think there needs to be an app that coverts recipe text to John Cale speech. I’m not saying it’d be the best app ever created, but I’m also not not saying it
John Cale giving GPS directions would also be lovely.
Oh and thanks for the hat, Captain!
I remember hearing you mention that Ashton Kutcher mixup and thinking “Whaaat?” But now that I see the picture I totally get it. He’s always seemed like a good guy who has a history of appreciating slightly more mature women—something else you have in common. So yeah, get Ashton to play you in the inevitable biopic!
Re. Kelso - I once said to my wife at an LA restaurant, “that’s John Frusciante sitting over there.”
My wife - “no, it’s not.”
Me: “It absolutely is!”
I do a google search for John Frusciante photos.
Me: “Ok, that’s not him.”
My wife: “You’re like, face blind.”
Is John still alive? Love his playing!
I hope so 😬
Best birthday present ever? My Emily got us tickets and plane flights from San Jose for the first night of the new tour in Chicago! Can’t wait to see the band next Thursday on their home ground, after being at so many amazing Wilco, Tweedy, and Jeff shows in SF and LA over the years. As always, requested “Secret of the Sea” – a song E. and I fell in love over when we first met. And yes, the preceding is a shameless plea that it makes the set list for the first time in a long while. See you on March 23rd…
I hope someone in your orbit greets you with "Kelso!" after reading this post. Please don't fire that person.
Classic Kelso
Thank you and the fam for the comfort, joy, and glorious music with which you’ve gifted us over the past three (!) years. (And that John Cale tale is amazing.)
Cale in colour 😎………I’d like to thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you for The Tweedy Show🙏………it certainly was not for nothing at all…….. but was for everything for all. Soul tonic. Thank you Tweedy family 🌿
Ashton Kutcher wishes he would be mistaken for Jeff Tweedy!
More details surrounding the meeting with John Cale please!
Love your stories, whatta life! ❤️
NO BROWN M & M'S 😉🤣
I remember The Raunch Hands!
Weird to think what the world was like 3 years ago. Surreal in so many ways. I've said it before but thanks to you folks for sharing your talents, thoughts and affection through the Tweedy Show. It was one of the things that I looked forward to most during those dark days.
Also, looking at that photo I guess we all know who is playing The Captain in the Tweedy biopic😄
John Cale story is wild. Saw him at the inaugural show of the short-lived venue Nevin’s Live in Evanston. Two blocks from my house. A tiny room with a major talent. Still can’t believe they booked him. The place was bursting.
That may have been Nevin’s first show…?
Think it was. Also saw Yo La Tengo there, as well.
Well Mike, we’ve seen 2 shows together….and I’m guessing more.
Like minds... :-)
Mike, I believe the booking agent for the now defunct Nevin’s, books for Space in Evanston.
That makes sense. Space is great.
Did you catch GBV around New Years? I was in chilly (50 degrees) Miami…I know 50 doesn’t sound cold…until you are in Miami and it’s raining!
Did not. Usually hunker down on NYE. :-)
That was a great show at a very tiny venue!