Last night R. and I went to see Wilco at Zepp Tokyo. Zepp is pretty large, but has a really good and clear sound system. We did a lot of waiting, and ended up with sore feet, but it was a good concert.

They played for over two hours, which was great, but I realized that a lot of their music isn’t exactly rock out high energy music, and I don’t listen to them that way either. I like to have them on when I’m coding at work.

Jeff Tweedy was interesting when talking with the crowd – he wanted to talk to and perform for the Japanese in the audience, but of course the Americans were the most vocal. He told them that just because we’re all from America, it doesn’t mean we are friends. He seemed to have a handle on (or dislike of, or interest in) the sort of concept of foreigners in Japan feeling entitled and special, and did not want that to become a theme of the show. I guess. Maybe I’m reading too much into it. It was some interesting banter though. A good laugh was had by all. I totally agree with the sentiment that just because we’re from the same country that does not give one any right to assume friendship or intimacy; that is just crazy. You would never do that back in the US.

Next up: The Wedding Present. I’m super excited for that one. We also have Mika in the near future. Also, Fuji Rock.