Wilco Return – Roger That

American alt-country but in reality just “cool” band Wilco will return to Australia next April for an east coast tour, continuing a loving relationship they have with audiences in these parts.

Dates have been announced for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane only at this stage

Wilco will be touring in support of the recently released self-titled album, their follow-up to 2007’s ‘Sky Blue Sky’.

The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar’s departure. Wilco’s lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. Since early 2004, the other current members are guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalists Pat Sansone and Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco has released seven studio albums, a live double album, and three collaborations: two with Billy Bragg, and one with The Minus 5.

Their discography incudes:

* A.M. (March 28, 1995)
* Being There (October 29, 1996)
* Summerteeth (March 9, 1999)
* Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (April 23, 2002)
* A Ghost Is Born (June 22, 2004)
* Kicking Television: Live in Chicago (November 15, 2005)
* Sky Blue Sky (May 15, 2007)
* Wilco (The Album) (June 30, 2009)

The second Sydney show is  at the intimate Factory Theatre the night after the bigger State Theatre show and tickets are packaged into a premium double ticket for the serious fan.

Dates are:

April 30, Brisbane, The Tivoli
May 1, Sydney, State Theatre
May 2, Sydney, Factory Theatre
May 5 & 6, Melbourne, The Forum