Reviews

A couple of quick things that I don't recall seeing mentioned in other
reviews.  It appears as though Bob talks to Donnie after almost every song
- or maybe he's just having a drink from one of the plastic cups there in
front of Donnie.  The hand signals from Bob to the band seem more overt
and less subtle this time around.  The band still seems to be more or less
held in check by Bob, nobody takes too long a solo.  Every song has a new
arrangement and the lyrics have been modified in about 1/3 of them. 
Having a new drummer was refreshing imo.  The "tax deductible charity
organization" line in BoaTM seemed to have a different variation than the
recordings from Denver and Mankato.  A few of the songs start out w/ just
Bob and then just Bob and Donnie with other members gradually joining in -
as close to solo Bob as we will ever see??  Overall an outstanding
show!!!!

Eddie Gildner

"A great night with Bob and the band, and his fans, in a comfortable 2400
seat theater.

I concur with the generally expressed sentiment that Dylan is performing
at a high level, with passion and dedication to his performing art this
tour. Here are a couple perspectives and reflections on what exactly is
going into the consistently excellent performances. It is nice to hear him
using more of the full range of his vocal tools. Similarly, I think that
the entire "show" - the setlist, arrangements, pacing, and tone, is at a
level of sophistication and effectiveness that is unmatched over the past
6-7 years of Dylan concert performance. The rhythm and mood of the set is
nuanced and thoughtful. It is much more sophisticated than "we'll play a
fast blues, then a ballad, then another blues".  The songs connect with
each other, creating a narrative thread through the sounds, words, and
years. It sounds and looks as if the show has achieved much of the
promised potential of the later day Bob Dylan show in the era of less
varied setlists.  Maybe no big surprises in the list, but thoughtful,
powerful, and effective performance art.

Agree with many other reviewers that Lenny Bruce, Girl From The North
Country, and Masterpiece, are among the set piece highlights.  Simple
Twist was very sweet, Ballad was stark and biting as ever.  A wonderful
showcase of the range and breadth of the works of Dylan, from It Ain't Me,
Babe, to Pay In Blood.

Bob looks his age. I'm grateful to have shared the planet with him, to
have had all of the amazing opportunities to witness his art in motion
over the years, and for the entertainment, food for thought, and beauty,
that Bob Dylan has offered so far.

Thanks to Bill P for his service."

Josh