Two sets. No opener. Just Wilco and a Memphis summer night at Grind City Amphitheater.
The backdrop at Grind City never gets old. The city skyline and the Pyramid framed behind the stage as the sun went down. This was my second time photographing here after Alabama Shakes, and it rewards you every time. Maybe one day the city will light up some buildings at night so we can have an even better view.
Pat Sansone paused to profess his love for his second home, shouting out Memphis and WYXR. A Wilco member claiming Memphis on stage in front of Memphis. So cool!
The encore was a surprise to me even though it shouldn't have been. Jody Stephens (who I saw hanging out during the show I should have known) Big Star drummer and a Memphis music legend, walked out and joined the band. In Memphis playing Big Star! Having him play Box Full of Letters and two other songs during the encore was something special.
Setlist
Set 1:
Handshake Drugs
If I Ever Was a Child
Cruel Country
Forget the Flowers
Evicted
Bird Without a Tail / Base of My Skull
I'm Always in Love
Everyone Hides
Hummingbird
It's Just That Simple
War on War
Via Chicago
Falling Apart (Right Now)
Christ for President
California Stars
Set 2:
Company in My Back
The Late Greats
Annihilation
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
Kamera
Either Way
Impossible Germany
Losing Traction
Jesus, Etc.
Walken
Kingpin
Heavy Metal Drummer
I'm the Man Who Loves You
Spiders (Kidsmoke)
Encore:
Box Full of Letters (with Jody Stephens)
In the Street (Big Star cover, with Jody Stephens)
I Got You (At the End of the Century)
Enjoy!
