Ashes of American Flags

It seems I’m old enough to indulge in nostalgia-something I resisted when I was younger. I think it is always there, but I refused to look back when there’s so much to look forward to. But after seeing Wilco’s new concert video, Ashes of American Flags, it makes me realize that I have yet to see one of my most personally revered bands live. I think that they may have played festivals in Japan but I don’t think they’ve toured here. I may be wrong, but I also remember missing the “Being There” tour when they came to Seattle because I didn’t have anyone to go with. I should have went alone. Anyway, the video is a close second to having been there, but I resolve to see them if they ever set foot in Japan again. Wilco is one of my all time favorite bands. And I have respected Jeff Tweedy since he was in Uncle Tupelo. I couldn’t help but sing along with my favorites like “Via Chicago” and “A Shot In The Arm” and marvel at the show where they had a horns section that fleshed out their live sound. I need to witness it myself.