Wilco Blasts Off at Mission Ballroom With Americana Tunes: Photos

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The Americana titans of Wilco brought their Tour to Infinity to the Mission Ballroom in Denver on October 22. Opening with "Infinite Surprise," the first song off the band's new album, Cousin, and playing crowd favorite "Handshake Drugs" right after, Wilco set a theme for the night of alternating its new material with classics from its extensive catalogue.

The crowd obliged while frontman Jeff Tweedy encouraged more audience involvement than at most Wilco shows, bantering with the crowd. At one point, Tweedy said his voice had been feeling rough — but it sounded better when everyone was helping. He then said he needed to drink some of his Topo Chico, dropping down to one knee; he called it his Marc Anthony impression (it's unclear whether it was a reference to the Roman emperor or J.Lo’s ex-husband).

The crowd was tame throughout the entirety of the show but became more engaged after that exchange, when Wilco played one of its figurehead songs, "Jesus, Etc." The encore really brought everything together, offering three classics: "Via Chicago," "Monday" and "Outtasite."

Take a look at photos from Sunday's show below:

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Wilco formed in 1994 from the remaining members of alt-country group Uncle Tupelo.

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Frontman Jeff Tweedy is also an author; his third book, World Within a Song, releases in November.

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Nels Cline was a jazz and punk musician before joining Wilco.

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Wilco's set included both classics and newer releases.

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Cline joined Wilco in 2004.

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He's been ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the best guitarists of all time.

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Wilco's most recent album, Cousin, dropped in September.

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Mikael Jorgensen has been a member of Wilco since 2002.

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John Stirratt was an original member of Uncle Tupelo before Wilco.

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Wilco has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards.

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A Ghost Is Born won the 2005 Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.

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See you next time!

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