75. I enjoyed Wilco at the Anthem.
Bought a seat in Row X yesterday.
Walked in as Soccer Mommy was starting. No one was sitting at the end of the 3rd row, so I sat there and saw their whole set. They are a fun band in a tough spot opening for Wilco in a 1/4 full large hall.
Between sets I checked into my seat in the middle of Row X which seemed okay. I then acquired a vegan hot dog (no chili) and while I was eating it I randomly met up with some folks that go to a lot of Wilco shows and Baltimore house shows. They had upgraded their seats to front row.
Once Wilco started, I went back to my Soccer Mommy seat in 3rd row at the end Stage Right.
No one ever came to claim it.
Was next to a lady in a full mirrorball reflective dress who seemed cool and very drunk.
At that spot I could stand adjacent to my seat and not block anyone's view other than other standing folks who slowly accumulated behind me in that area, and the mirrored gal danced next to me and occasionally we high-fived.
Mid Wilco set I moved up to Row B closer to center stage which had been empty for the whole show and sat for some of the slower songs. Then near the end of the main set I stood at the stage with the folks I knew and enjoyed Nels shredding a few feet away. Lingered a few minutes after the show, then quickly got back to the car.
As I drove away on he highway, I listened the Nats punch their ticket and saw the fireworks over the stadium.
Great show, great night. I have some cool close up video (but didn't block anyone's view in obtaining it).
Bought the poster.
I feel for Spaceman, I too would have been miserable wedged into the middle of Row X.
This should have been a standing room show.
