Wilco and I had something in common last night - it was a first time for both of us going to Pomona for a show. Wilco has just begun their tour, and before their three night gig at The Wiltern, they played Pomona's revamped Fox Theatre.
The theatre's art deco style is comparable to the Wiltern in size, but The Fox has a few more pluses....executive style seating upstairs, a outdoor bar area similar to The Fonda's, and free parking. For those of us driving to LA, it makes up for the gas money we used to get over there. The trip was probably about 40 minutes, but when you think about it getting to any show in LA with street lights holding us back, it probably takes the same amount of time.
Wilco opened up the set with Wilco The Song. An hour and a half into the show, and they were still rocking - and continuing with a long encore, Wilco fans should be happy with the show. A technical hick-up with Tweedy's guitar, became one of the highlights of the night with a long guitar solo from one of the members (whose name escapes me). Happy accidents do happen.
I wonder if a happy accident will happen again, and I'll be able to see them play The Wiltern...time will tell.
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