Wilco

Fourteen years into a career that has seen upheaval, growth, and triumph, acclaimed double-Grammy winners WILCO are to visit New Zealand in March; and following their appearance at the Bluesfest in Whitianga, will perform in Wellington.

Formed in 1992 by Jeff Tweedy following the dissolution of his pioneering alt-country group Uncle Tupelo, Wilco have released six studio albums; a double live set; collaborated with Billy Bragg on an album (and a half) of Woody Guthrie compositions; been the subject of the documentary I Am Trying To Break Your Heart (which charted the creation of an album rejected by their record company but would be Wilco's best-selling album worldwide); and published their own book of writing and artworks.

Wilco’s stylistic diversity has seen them called the "American Radiohead", and the evolving band has never stayed static. Now, with the, line-up that debuted on the Kicking Television: Live In Chicago album, Wilco has reached the pinnacle of their ensemble powers. According to Jeff Tweedy, "I've definitely felt inspired by all of the musicians I've been able to play with in Wilco, but in terms of finding a perfect scenario of living with and interacting with a band – on the road, and in the studio – this is a new feeling for me. If we all lived together, it would be like the Monkees."

And . . . . recently returned from a successful expedition to the U.S, Silver Scroll nominee Miriam Clancy is chosen to play support for the double Grammy winning Wilco.

These two acts together shouldn't be missed.