While I know it is only May, the Baeble Blog can personally declare 2007 to be a real humdinger of a year
at least musically speaking. From
The Shins popping the cork on the New Year back in January, to
Feists latest a few weeks back, so far, the year that has been (Arcade Fire, Andrew Bird, Bloc Party, Bright Eyes, Menomena, Modest Mouse, Elliott Smith), has been undeniably rewarding.
And yet, for all the high profile releases that have found their way to our ears this year, weve had May 15th circled in thick red sharpie since the very beginning. Starting tomorrow, Wilcos celebrated sixth studio release,
Sky Blue Sky (Nonesuch), will be precisely propped up on record shelves the world over. To celebrate, the band is feeling festive; hosting a variety of soirees that should have even the most devoted of Wilco fans in a bit of a tizzy.
Old news now, but definitely worth throwing out there
Sky Blue Sky is currently streaming in its entirety over at the bands webpage. Cant wait until tomorrow? Hear the record today,
HERE.
Last Saturday the band set up camp with
Garrison Keeler on the shores of Lake Wobegon
or Minneapolis State Theater
for a taping of
A Prairie Home Companion. Chatting with Keeler along the way, the band played through five songs for the NPR crowd. If you didnt find yourself gathered round the radio last weekend, you can hear the performance
HERE.
In addition to releasing Sky Blue Sky, the band will also mark Tuesday May 15th with an appearance on
The Late Show with David Letterman. Check your local listings
Sunday May 20th, and Monday May 21st, the band will be webcasting their shows at Londons
Shepherds Bush Empire. Sundays webcast will be available exclusively through a link on the
Sky Blue Sky CD. Fans can see Mondays by opening up the Wilco
Roadcase.
Finally, Wilco will be winding across America when the domestic leg of their world tour gets rolling on June 13th in Davenport IA. Details on the entire tour, below:
6/13 Davenport, IA - Adler Theater
6/15 Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theater
6/17 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
6/19 Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
6/20 Charlotte, NC - Ovens Auditorium
6/22 Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theater
6/24 Northampton, MA - The Pines
6/25 New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
6/28 Boston, MA - Bank of America Pavilion
6/29 Shelburne, VT - The Green at Shelburne Museum
