Wilco Guest DJs on Chicago's WXRT, Preps for US Tour

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Wilco's 1995 debut, A.M., is now out again on vinyl. The band is set to begin a three-week tour this Thursday in the Main Lounge of the University of Iowa's Memorial Union. This afternoon at 3 PM CT, the band stops by the studios of radio station WXRT in their hometown of Chicago to talk about the tour and play guest DJ. The North American tour culminates with two shows in Chicago on October 18 and 19; Wilco heads to Europe in early November.

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Wilco's 1995 debut album, A.M., is newly available on vinyl today. It's the second album from Wilco's early catalog to be made available on high-performance vinyl through Nonesuch, following last month's reissue of Summerteeth. Being There is due to follow in late October.

Meanwhile, Wilco is set to begin a three-week tour this Thursday in the Main Lounge of the University of Iowa's Memorial Union. This afternoon at 3 PM CT, the band will stop by the studios of radio station WXRT in their hometown of Chicago to talk about the tour and play guest DJ. Listen live online at 93xrt.com.

Following Thursday's concert in Iowa, the tour will bring the band through much of the Midwest, including a set at Farm Aid 2009 in Maryland Heights, Missouri; up into Toronto for two dates at Massey Hall; and down to Tennessee and Texas. It all culminates with two shows in Chicago, at the University of Illinois Chicago Pavillion on October 18 and 19; the first date is sold out, but tickets are still available for the second.

In early November, Wilco heads to the UK to begin a two-week tour of Europe. That kicks off at Leeds Academy on November 3.

For more information on the upcoming tour, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

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  • Tuesday, September 29, 2009
    Wilco Guest DJs on Chicago's WXRT, Preps for US Tour
    Autumn de Wilde

    Wilco's 1995 debut album, A.M., is newly available on vinyl today. It's the second album from Wilco's early catalog to be made available on high-performance vinyl through Nonesuch, following last month's reissue of Summerteeth. Being There is due to follow in late October.

    Meanwhile, Wilco is set to begin a three-week tour this Thursday in the Main Lounge of the University of Iowa's Memorial Union. This afternoon at 3 PM CT, the band will stop by the studios of radio station WXRT in their hometown of Chicago to talk about the tour and play guest DJ. Listen live online at 93xrt.com.

    Following Thursday's concert in Iowa, the tour will bring the band through much of the Midwest, including a set at Farm Aid 2009 in Maryland Heights, Missouri; up into Toronto for two dates at Massey Hall; and down to Tennessee and Texas. It all culminates with two shows in Chicago, at the University of Illinois Chicago Pavillion on October 18 and 19; the first date is sold out, but tickets are still available for the second.

    In early November, Wilco heads to the UK to begin a two-week tour of Europe. That kicks off at Leeds Academy on November 3.

    For more information on the upcoming tour, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

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