Amsterdam Museums & Wilco Show!

Today was a ton of fun - I will not lie, weather makes a big difference while touring! We got up, walked around a bit and then hit the Rijksmuseum for a look at the Dutch masters - primarily Rembrandt. From there, the next stop was the Van Gogh Museum for a look at the most comprehensive collection of Van Gogh's work in one place. Both were fun and a nice contrast to one another.

We ate something here and there, and then went by the Paradiso, the venue hosting the Wilco show we came to Amsterdam (primarily) to see. We both love Wilco, as most everyone knows, and when we got to the venue, we decided to line up since we were ready for a rest anyhow. I went off and got some Falafel sandwiches to go, and we waited until the doors opened...and got front row center against the stage!! It was a standing show, as the band prefers, and so we were right there. Jill had a goal of getting an autographed setlist, and I wanted to meet the band - front row was a bonus. We did get some great shots, Jill especially (she is much smarter with a camera than I am...)

The show was great, and indeed, we did get a copy of the setlist. Outside after the show, there were a small group of people waiting so we joined them...mostly Americans. It paid off! We got to meet Jeff Tweedy, got autographs & photos to boot! He was so cool and quite sweet actually - very genuine. It's a risk, in my mind, to meet your heroes - they become real people and can be disappointing (can't we all?); but in this case, he was exactly as I'd hoped. He chatted us up, was interested and engaged, and seemed happy to be there, just like us :) It's rare you get to personally thank a musician for the art he makes - we took the opportunity!

















The museums; some shots around Amsterdam; and the Wilco show!