Barack Obama recently tweeted his campaign playlist on Spotify. It's an interesting mix with ATYP faves like Wilco and Arcade Fire . U2, Springsteen and No Doubt make the list as do Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin and Al Green . For the white boomers: James Taylor, REO Speedwagon and ELO ! Ricky Martin makes an appearance. And here's one I didn't expect: Noah and the Whale . Check out the full [...]
A video of Wilco performing at an Obama Fundraiser in July has surfaced, and the clip features Jeff Tweedy, Pat Sansone, and Glen Kotche performing on stage and a band ...
Tweedy and company rock for change in Chicago for Barack Obama. The clip includes bits of "The Late Greats" and "War on War"... See more MJTV video Listen to Musical Justice
In July, Jeff Tweedy, Pat Sansone, and Glenn Kotche of Wilco played at a benefit for Barack Obama held here in Chicago at Park West . Tweedy chides the senator onstage for the lack of Wilco on his iPod, the contents of which were being discussed pretty heavily around that time, and Obama comes back later to assure the band that he's a fan. In between there's some live music and interviews with the Wilco dudes about why they think Obama will make a difference.
Enjoy a brief snippet from Jeff's recent set below. Wilco MP3 at bottom of post. MP3: Wilco - Cars Can't Escape