To say that our little blog called Speakers in Code is a fan of Wilco would be quite an understatement. Besides pulling our name from a line in Wilco’s “Can’t Stand It,” we’re all devoted road followers of the Chicago-based band; I’ve seen their shows in six different cities, I’ve seen Jeff Tweedy solo shows, … Read more
I’m inside Pegi Young’s tour bus. For a while, it’s just me and Pegi, sitting next to a lone open window. It’s mostly dark, and the only sounds are our voices. Until, that is, when two members of her band walk in and join us for a few minutes. First comes Spooner Oldham, who is … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen I am a child I’ll last a while You can’t conceive of the pleasure in my smile For me, Buffalo Springfield was the ultimate highlight of Bonnaroo. They played just about everything — “On the Way Home,” “Burned,” “Bluebird,” and “I Am a Child,” which you can listen to/view below. You … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Bonnaroo is, among other things, sort of like boot camp. There are going to be times when you feel like calling it an early night, or maybe just giving up altogether. But then, there are times when you’re standing in the front row for Buffalo Springfield, right in front of Neil … Read more
Well, friends, it’s that time again. Time to drive to that farm in Manchester, TN, to wait a few hours in my car so I can then struggle to set up a tent in 90-something degree heat. It’s time to leave the comforts of my home, my awesome dogs, and my laptop for four days … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen In early June, I saw Buffalo Springfield at the tenth anniversary of Bonnaroo, easily one the most enjoyable days of my life. If you’ve never been to Bonnaroo, it’s a four-day music fest nestled not too far from the stretch of Interstate 24 that connects Nashville and Chattanooga. It was my … Read more