Wilco plans spring tour as Tweedy continues solo trek

Chicago's Wilco is set to hit the road again in March, after frontman/founding member Jeff Tweedy finishes up his current solo tour.

Wilco will kick off its spring tour March 5 in Chapel Hill, NC, the first of a two-night stand in that city. The 14-date outing will take the band mainly through major spots in the South before winding up in the Midwest.

The slate of shows includes a March 12 appearance at Florida's Langerado Music Festival, a two-day event with a bill that also includes The Black Crowes and The Flaming Lips.

The band recently played a benefit concert in Chicago to aid a member of that city's local music scene. The Jan. 25 show helped raise money for Chicago soundman Gary Schepers, who was diagnosed in December with diabetes and a flesh-eating disease.

Tweedy's current run of solo shows continues Tuesday (1/31) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The singer/guitarist is being joined on the tour by Wilco drummer Glen Kotche for most shows, with fellow Wilco guitarist Nels Cline supporting Tweedy during the Feb. 8 and Feb. 13 dates.

Wilco's most recent album was the live document "Kicking Television--Live in Chicago," which hit stores last November. The 23-song collection was recorded in May 2005 at Chicago's Vic Theatre. Wilco's last studio album was 2004's "A Ghost is Born."

The only remaining original members of Wilco are frontman/guitarist Tweedy and bassist John Stiratt. The group is rounded out by Kotche, Cline, programmer/keyboardist Mikael Jorgenson and keyboardist/guitarist Pat Sansone.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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Jeff Tweedy

January 2006
31 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom

February 2006
2 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
3 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
4 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theater
6 - Arcata, CA - Humboldt State University
8, 9 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore Auditorium
11 - San Diego, CA - Spreckels Theatre
12, 13 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre
15 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theatre
16 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
18 - Lincoln, NE - Rococo Theatre
19 - Iowa City, IA - Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom
20 - DeKalb, IL - Otto's

Wilco

March 2006
5, 6 - Chapel Hill, NC - Memorial Hall
8 - Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts Center
9 - Athens, GA - Classic Center Exhibit Hall
10 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre
12 - Sunrise, FL - Langerado Music Festival
14 - Tallahassee, FL - The Moon
15 - Meridian, MS - Temple Theatre
16 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre
17 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
18 - Fayetteville, AR - Walton Arts Center
19 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
21 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown
22 - Des Moine, IA - Val Air Ballroom

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