7 Worlds Collide album benefits Oxfam Oct 9, 2009
What do you get when you coop up an eclectic group of musicians - including members of Radiohead, Wilco, Crowded House, the Smiths, and KT Tunstall - for three weeks over the Christmas holiday on the New Zealand coast ... and on the ruminative pop-rocker Run in the Dust Johnny Marr of the Smiths is backed by Finn, half of Wilco, two-fifths of Radiohead, Sebastian Steinberg of Soul Coughing, and Lisa Germano ... This past summer, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco spoke about the project and beamed in... (Boston Globe)
Top 10 September singles Oct 4, 2009
When Jeff Tweedy of Wilco came out and admitted that he was trying to break your heart, it didn't sound at all like a night at the club with Will Ferrell and that other dude from "SNL" running the DJ booth. But this does. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Not so crowded house Sep 13, 2009
The confirmed guest list included renowned musicians such as Johnny Marr from the Smiths, Ed O'Brien from Radiohead, Jeff Tweedy from Wilco, singer KT Tunstall and Augie March frontman Glenn Richards. It also includes Finn's sons Liam and Elroy, who were home for the holidays, plus Sharon, who unfurled her creativity during studio sessions for the album. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This day in history Aug 25, 2009
Alt-country singer Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) is 42. Actor David Alan Basche is 41. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 Aug 20, 2009
Singer Jeff Tweedy of Wilco is 42. TV chef Rachael Ray is 41. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Dave Matthews delivers beautiful eulogy, and Wilco (The Wonderful) Jul 18, 2009
Wilco, on the other hand, represents a pop rock band not nearly as popular as the Dave Matthews Band, but meticulous about layering and creating finely constructed rock music. Earlier Wilco albums, such as "Summerteeth,""Yankee Foxtrot Hotel"and "AGhost is Born,"were all about reinvention and revolution, never static or stuck inside any expected frame ... However, in the band's past two outings, "Sky Blue Sky"and new release "Wilco (The Album)," Wilco seems satisfied with just producing a less... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
'Wilco(The Album)' shows focus Jul 17, 2009
Wilco(The Album)' shows focus - The Daily Collegian Online ... Wilco(The Album)' shows focus ... Since its formation 15 years ago, Wilco has made a name for itself by forgoing what's expected. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Wilco (the band): Nothing to prove Jul 16, 2009
For their self-titled, seventh studio album, Wilco elected not to repeat the performance-based approach of their last offering, "Sky Blue Sky." ... For their self-titled, seventh studio album, Wilco elected not to repeat the performance-based approach of their last offering, "Sky Blue Sky." In April, Billboard magazine quoted frontman/ singer Jeff Tweedy as saying that the band allowed themselves "a little bit more leeway in terms of sculpting the sound in the studio and doing overdubs and using... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Best Albums Of 2009 (So Far) Jul 16, 2009
Lily Allen, Mos Def and Kelly Clarkson make the mid-year list, in Bigger Than the Sound (VHI.com -- Music News)
No Cooperation For Wilco Jul 15, 2009
CONEY Island's KeySpan Park was packed for the Wilco concert Monday night -- but for all the crowds and the high-quality performance, the band sure got one hell of a lackluster response ... Usually the fault lies with the band for not moving the house, but Wilco came on like gangbusters, opening the set with a three-song combo that packed power into each tune ... The band started the concert (like their new self-titled record) with "Wilco (the song)" and then leaned on a pair of jam-happy... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Adult Head: Poems by Wilco's Jeff T... Jul 11, 2009
Adult Head: Poems by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. Adult Head: Poems by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy ... Despite being one of rock s finest lyricists, Jeff Tweedy s first book of poetry, Adult Head (Zoo Press, ISBN: 193202316X, 2004), fails to capture the immediacy and vitality of his work with Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, and Golden Smog. (Suite101.com)
Wilco (the interview) ... Jeff Tweedy talks about the tour, the album, and his music Jul 10, 2009
Wilco (the interview) ... Wilco (the interview) ... Wilco - (from left) Glenn Kotche, Mikael Jorgensen, Jeff Tweedy, Nels Cline, Pat Sansone, and John Stirratt - is on a tour that includes minor-league ballparks. (Boston Globe)
Wilco revels in rock 'n' roll on 'The Album' Jul 4, 2009
Wilco revels in rock 'n' roll on 'The Album ... In this CD cover image released by Nonesuch records, the self-titled album by Wilco, is shown ... Jeff Tweedy, the Wilco songwriter and frontman is an obsessive music listener. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Wilco (The Album Review) Jul 3, 2009
The constantly shape and genre shifting entity known as Wilco sounds more at home than ever on Wilco (The Album) ... And now Wilco is taking a crack at the whole eponymous album thing seven records deep in their career ... Also, just to make sure this one doesn t get remembered as the album with the camel on the cover wearing a hat , they ve decided to be extra explicit and call it Wilco (The Album). (Suite101.com)
Wilco (the article): Chicago band revels in rock Jul 2, 2009
Tweedy calls album a Whitman sampler of the different aspects of Wilco. Members of Wilco, from left, Pat Sansone, Mikael Jorgensen, Jeff Tweedy, Glenn Kotche, Nels Cline and John Stirratt ... The band just released its latest album, "Wilco (the album).". (MSNBC -- Music)
Talking to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Jun 30, 2009
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco C Flanigan / Getty ... Founded in 1995, the Chicago-based Wilco has become one of America's most innovative and acclaimed rock bands ... The follow-up, Wilco (The Album) is out this week. (Time.com)
Tweedy and Wilco just want to rock on new album Jun 29, 2009
Tweedy and Wilco just want to rock ... RockWilco Wilco (The Album)Nonesuch ESSENTIAL Deeper Down Wilco plays at LeLacheur Park in Lowell on July 11 ... Which isn t to say that the adventurous spirit that elevated Chicago rockers Wilco from alt-country upstarts to vanguard indie experimentalists isn t rattling around the group s seventh album. (Boston Globe)
Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Died Of Painkiller Overdose Jun 25, 2009
Musician's death is being investigated as an accident. We will miss Jay as we remember him as a truly unique and gifted human being and one who made welcome and significant contributions to the band's songs and evolution. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Coroner: Ex-Wilco guitarist Bennett overdosed Jun 24, 2009
- Former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of an overdose of a pain killer, a coroner said Tuesday, and authorities are viewing his death as accidental ... Bennett worked as a sound engineer and played instruments for Wilco from 1994 to 2001 ... He sued Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy in early May. (MSNBC -- Music)
Former Wilco Guitarist Died Of Overdose, Coroner Says Jun 24, 2009
(June 23, 2009)--Authorities say former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of an overdose of a painkiller, and said they're investigating his death as an accident ... He worked as a sound engineer and played instruments for Wilco from 1994 to 2001 ... Bennett sued Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy in early May, claiming he was owed royalties for songs during his seven years with the group. (KWTX.com, TX)
Springsteen lifts spirits at Bonnaroo festival Jun 16, 2009
None got the benefit of the good weather more than Wilco, who played a scintillating sunset performance, running the gamut of their earlier material as well as songs off their upcoming disc, "Wilco (The Album).". The band played on the main stage before Springsteen, and Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy could already feel the Boss' presence. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Springsteen hard times set wows Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
"Lewis was joined on stage for one number ("Carpetbaggers") by Elvis Costello, who also performed solo Saturday.Other acts Saturday included the Decemberists, Nine Inch Nails, the Mars Volta, Of Montreal, Raphael Saadiq, Booker T, Bon Iver, Robyn Hitchcock and Allen Toussaint. One stage dubbed "Tennessee Shines" hosted bluegrass all day with acts such as the David Grisman Quintet and the Del McCoury Band.After torrential lightning storms Thursday and humidity Friday, Saturday was the... (MSNBC -- Music)
Who Was Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett? May 27, 2009
Who Was Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett ... Who Was Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett ... " "I don't have to understand you all the time, it's OK," Tweedy says with exasperation as Bennett continues to push for more clarity and the tension in the room is ratcheted up. In a band that was often intense and perhaps sometimes overly serious, Bennett's infectious, eager-to-please charm and sometimes bizarre sartorial taste brought a bit of levity to the group's performances. Though his wide range of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett dies May 26, 2009
A former member of US band Wilco, who was suing the band over a royalties claim, has died at his home in Illinois at the age of 45 ... Bennett filed his legal action against Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy at the beginning of May, claiming $50,000 (33,160) for five albums he made with the group ... He was also claiming royalties for the band's 2002 documentary I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, which was about the making of Wilco's album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jay Bennett, 45; songwriter, singer was member of Wilco May 26, 2009
NEW YORK - Jay Bennett, a singer and songwriter who was a former member of the rock band Wilco, died on Sunday at his home in Urbana, Ill ... But he is best known for his role in Wilco, the Chicago band that expanded the earthy, folk-influenced sound of the alt-country genre with more abstract, experimental rock ... Mr. Bennett joined Wilco in 1994, shortly after the recording of the band s first album, "A.M.," which was released the next year. (Boston Globe)
Ex-member of band Wilco dies at 45 May 26, 2009
Jay Bennett, ex-member of band Wilco, dies at 45 ... Jay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, has died at age 45, according to his record label ... Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy said in a statement Monday he was "deeply saddened" by Bennett's death. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Former Wilco Band Member Dies May 26, 2009
URBANA, Illinois (May 25, 2009)--A former member of Wilco who had taken the group's lead singer to court recently has died ... Bennett played instruments for Wilco between 1994 and 2001, during which the group recorded five albums. (KWTX.com, TX)
Jeff Tweedy and Wilco turn leaked CD into a positive May 22, 2009
JIM COOPER/AP/file 2005Jeff Tweedy and Wilco turned the leaking of their new CD online into a positive ... When the forthcoming Wilco album - excellently titled "Wilco (the Album)" - recently leaked online, far in advance of its June 30 release date, the band began streaming it for free on its website () ... While buzz may build, it's inevitable that the leak and stream will put a dent in actual sales of "Wilco (the Album)," so the group's altruistic plan seems particularly generous and... (Boston Globe)
Anticipated summer albums May 9, 2009
There's still no title yet, but Wilco's latest is expected in late June with Feist contributing guest vocals to a track called "You and I." Last summer, Jeff Tweedy told Billboard he hoped to return to the more experimental sounds of "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" after playing it straight on "Sky Blue Sky," to "allow ourselves a little bit more leeway in terms of sculpting the sound in the studio and doing overdubs and using the studio as another instrument." (June 30, Nonesuch). Moby, "Wait for Me". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Wilco singer sued by ex-bandmate May 6, 2009
Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy has been with the band since its inception. Jeff Tweedy, lead singer with US band Wilco, has been sued by a former member of the band over unpaid royalties ... Bennett's legal action, filed in Chicago, said he received only "infrequent impartial payments" for his work, amounting to 15% of Wilco's revenues. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Wilco ex-member sues Jeff Tweedy for royalties May 6, 2009
Jeff Tweedy, left, and Pat Sansone of Wilco perform at a fundraising concert for then Democratic presidential hopeful Sen ... CHICAGO - A former member of Wilco is suing the bands lead singer, claiming hes owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the group ... The film documents the making of Wilcos album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. (MSNBC -- Music)
Monday's TV: Underbelly May 5, 2009
This lo-fi documentary follows Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy on a solo theatre tour of the US north-west not long after he had come out of a stint in rehab for addiction to prescription painkillers. "Nothing I've ever done," Tweedy muses on stage, "has got as much press as checking myself into rehab.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Picks: Why we chose 'em May 1, 2009
Wilco5:30 p.m. Gentilly StageGambit: Jeff Tweedy and company return to New Orleans with their eclectic mix of alternative and folk rock ... Chad: If I have to pick one band to see this entire weekend, Wilco is it. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Chipper: Win was like ’90s Apr 30, 2009
Since Wilco has St. Louis roots (Jeff Tweedy is from Belleville, Ill. and since they re even better than the toasted ravioli the town s famous for, let s go with a Wilco tune ... ASHES OF AMERICAN FLAGS by Jeff Tweedy (Wilco). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brewers playing on improved turf Apr 14, 2009
Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy spent a half-inning in the Brewers TV booth on Monday night. The band is in town for a pair of shows at the Pabst Theater. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Edgefest preview Feb 25, 2009
THE SWEDE SIDE OF WILCOSince joining Wilco during sessions for 2004s A Ghost Is Born, keyboardist Mikael Jorgenson has watched his fellow bandmates fit in their own projects in the brief breaks between Tweedy time ... The four-piece band which releases its debut album, All Is Golden on March 10 features the pianists vast skills at songwriting and arranging and is easily the most melodic and interesting pop record of the Wilco side projects to date. (Eye Weekly)
