Wilco at Dutchess Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY 7/18/09

Wilco played the last show of their 2009 tour of minor league ballparks at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY on Saturday, 7/18/09.

Another all-around great show by the best rock band playing today. Not quite as captivating as the show with Yo La Tengo last Monday, but fun and a fitting end to their ballpark tour. Jef said they took a trick from Yo La Tengo and threw two baseballs out into the crowd. One signed by the band and one by the crew (he said the crew-signed one was more valuable).

Nels Cline again showed why he's one of the most highly-regarded rock and roll guitarists.

Pat Sansone added lots of sounds to the mix.

Glenn Kotche anchored the band as always.

Many more photos (and higher resolution) in my Flickr photoset. Don't miss them.

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Wilco & Yo La Tengo at Keyspan Park, Coney Island 7/13/09

Wilco & Yo La Tengo played tremendous sets at Keyspan Park, Coney Island on Monday, 7/13/09.

I'm away, so this entry is a placeholder until I can get home to pour through more unfortunately low-res point-and-shoot photos and get them posted here and on Flickr.

Leslie Fiest joined the band for a few songs. More in my Flickr photostream.

One of the highlights for me was 'Kidsmoke' with Yo La Tengo joining Wilco. Watching Nels Cline enjoying Ira Kaplan's playing was a blast!

Wilco will be playing in Wappingers Falls, a mere 90 minutes from NYC on Saturday the 18th. You should go...

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Umphrey's McGee at Summerstage in Central Park 7/9/09

Umphrey's McGee played Summerstage in Central Park 7/9/09.

They shredded and sang their way through a great set while the sun went down over Manhattan.

Don't miss these guys if you have a chance to see them.

More in my Flickr photoset.

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Explosions in the Sky at Summerstage 6/30/09.

Explosions in the Sky played Central Park's Summerstage on 6/30/09.

It was their tenth anniversary as a band.

Don't miss them opening for The Flaming Lips later this summer. Should be a nice match.

More in my Flickr photoset.

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Favorite artist updates...

Regina Spektor's new album 'Far' was released on 6/23. Check it out, it's a great follow-up to 'Begin to Hope.'

Ingrid Michaelson tickets for a September 16th Webster Hall show go on sale Friday, 6/26/09. Her new album 'Everybody' will be released 8/25/09 and a single 'Maybe' on 7/14/09 on iTunes.

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Tony Levin and his band Stickmen played Lost Horizon in Syracuse, NY on 6/19/09.

Tony Levin and his band Stickmen played Lost Horizon in Syracuse, NY on 6/19/09.

Stick Men is:

Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto (ex. King Crimson) and Michael Bernier.

I found out about this show just a few hours before, so I didn't have the SLR. I've listened to, and loved, Tony's work for more years than I care to admit. What a treat to find a show when travelling. Thanks iPhone and the Where app.

Tony and Michael played the Chapman Sitck, an amazing instrument Levin has been playing for years.

This was an amazing show with a mixture of originals and King Crimson songs.

More in my Flickr set.

Hello to all the visitors from dgmlive.com! All the photos are available in high resolution in my Flickr stream (link above). All are licensed with a Creative Commons license giving you wide latitude in how you use them. Enjoy!

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The Decemberists at Radio City Music Hall on 6/10/09.

The Decemberists at Radio City Music Hall on 6/10/09. They played their new album "The Hazards of Love" in it's entirety as the first set.

Jenny Conlee began the show and the band slowly joined her onstage.

Colin Meloy playing the tour de force "The Hazards of Love."

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