When hundreds of thirty-something men sporting similar styles of thick-rimmed glasses, facial hair and plaid button-downs pack into a venue with an elation that rivals teenage girls coming face-to-face with their favorite heartthrobs, only one explanation comes to mind: Wilco must be in town. 

Despite their stereotypical fan base, the crowd for the Chicago based, alternative rock group seems to transcend the boundaries of any age, sex and gender as Wilco played to sold-out crowds during its three-night engagement at various venues across the city.

It seems fitting that the Wiltern Theater would mark the second stop for Wilco’s whirlwind L.A. run, as the old-school charm of the venue seemed to mirror the stature and sound of the band.

Donning a wide brim fedora and an unapologetic grin, lead singer Jeff Tweedy stepped on stage to face the roaring crowd. As soon as he sung the first lyric of the melodious 12-minute song, “One Sunday Morning (Song for Jane Smiley’s Boyfriend),” and the clarity of his voice resonated against a menagerie of whimsical piano and acoustic guitar chords, it became clear why Wilco is capable of commanding such a following.

The entire band was able to produce a rhythmic jam like a well-oiled machine, which each member injecting his personal quips of musicality into throughout the tracks (an impromptu electric guitar riff here, a banjo solo there). Tinges of blues and country that help create Wilco’s signature blend of alternative rock left concert attendees able to groove contently along.

While most of the tracks that Wilco played came straight off their latest record “The Whole Love,” (from the funkier sounding “Art of Almost” to the hook-heavy pop single, “I Might”), older fans were delighted to hear the band interweaving some classic tunes from their expansive eight-album history such as crowd pleasers “Pot Kettle Black,” and “Heavy Metal Drummer.”

While Wilco (along with opening act, White Denim, an up-and-coming act from Austin reminiscent of Black Keys) provided an auditory feast, the stage design supplied the accompanying visual treat. Paper ornaments similar to carnations casaded from the ceiling like falling snow made for a storybook setting ideal for the bands' varied sounds.

Judging by crowd’s exuberant energy, it seems that L.A. has an undying affection towards Wilco and that the feeling is nothing short of well deserved. 

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