In town for Wilco's sold-out concert on the Maine State Pier on Friday, July 17, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline will make an appearance at the Portland Bull Moose (151 Middle Street) the same afternoon, July 17, at 12:30 p.m. He will be available to meet and speak with fans, and sign copies of a variety of CDs both as the featured artist as well as his releases with Wilco.

Lead guitarist of the alternative rock band Wilco for the past five years, Cline was recently described by the New York Times as "one of the best guitarists in any genre."

As his fans well know, Cline has long had many other irons in the fire aside from his most recent high profile role with Wilco. He has recorded numerous CDs as both a sideman and as the leader of a handful of bands over the years. The guitarist is known for the diversity of his musical projects including collaborations with other punk, jazz, alt rock and improvisational musicians.

The Bull Moose meet and greet with Nels Cline, is this Friday, July 17th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.