November 16, 2012
Review by Oscar Montes
After the NFL game in Buffalo I only slept like 3 hours! A taxi driver who
was supposed to pick me up at my hotel never arrived so I had to call for
another taxi. I finally took my bus to Toronto and then another one to
Montreal. I have to say this has been one of the most tiring trips I’ve
ever had, but hey, when I got to Montreal I knew a great Bob show was
waiting for me. I met my friend Tim from England at our hotel, had a
little talk and decided to skip Knopfler’s performance this night. Great
to see Sue and Jayne at the venue bar called “Le Cage”. I must say we all
had a wonderful pre-show time there. So good to see Susan & Al and Denise
before the show. Now Bob appeared with hat all the show, starting with a
good “I’ll be your baby tonight” and making everybody happy at Bell
Centre. A beautiful “Girl of the north country” was next with Mark playing
guitar on this one and on the following two songs: “Things have changed”
and “Tangled up in blue”. We had another “Early roman kings” which was
delivered so good and make people responded the same way. A beautiful
“Make you feel my love” was the highlight of the night for me, why? It’s
my favorite song from TOOM. Last time I’ve heard it live was back in 1999!
Tweedle dee & tweedle dum was not bad at all. “Desolation row” was one of
the highlights of the night, people really enthusiastic with this one.
“Highway 61” so much better and more powerful than Toronto’s. Another
highlight was “Forgetful heart”, the audience were quiet and respectful
while listening to it. Also a so much better “Thunder of the mountain” was
next and made some people dance. “Thin man” as usual a permanent
highlight of last tours with Dylan playing beautifully his harp. “Rolling
stone” was the following tune of the night and everybody went crazy!
Lovely performance! “Watchtower” also so good and powerful. The usual
encore song was a good “Blowin’ in the wind”. It seemed for a while that
Bobby was coming for another encore but that didn’t happened! We had a
fabulous after-show party at a bar called Madison’s just across the street
from the venue. It was a pleasure to meet Mike Sutton from England. Susan
& Al, Denise, Barbara, Jayne and Tim were also there. After this little
party, Tim and I decided to have another shot at a bar just across the
street from our hotel. When we entered this place a local band was playing
Bob’s “Sweet Marie”, then during the rest of the night they did some more
Dylan’s songs like “Queen Jane” and “Cold irons bound”. We just wanted a
shot but it became two or three more! We only slept like 3 hours and now
I’m on my way to Boston on a Greyhound bus. I’ll see my Dylan friends in
Boston again!
Oscar Montes
forever_young74@hotmail.com
Review by Joseph Curzi
It's always a special day when Bob rolls into town and last night was no
exception , I guess. And, the people he brings along are always a treat.
Mark Knoffler and crew were awesome and superb. What a gentleman and
what a sound. He knows how to use that "axe"'. Go out and get his new
cd. You are in for a treat. With respect to Bob's show, my friend Mike
said it was one of the best shows he's ever seen. He loved "Things have
Changed" with Mark Knoffler on guitar. Myself I knew I wasn't going to
hear "Visions of Johanna" because he had just played it in Toronto, damn!
But, we did get "Desolation Row" and "Ballad of a thin man" Man, these
songs bring you back to your youth, when you were a kid playing the album
on a record player that was handed down to you. With his Bolero hat Bob
was a replica of his "Rolling Thunder Revue" days (he looked great for a
71 year old) Do you believe it? Also, the new arrangements (with Bob on
grand piano) , what a genius move! He plays the same songs but he
arranges them differently, so that the fans who go to many tours (like
me) are never bored. That's to his credit! I have to comment on his harp
playing. Seriously, it was the best I've ever heard. What's going on?
This guy gets better with age (like a good bottle of wine) and his
piano playing sounded great. The "Jokermen", my name for his band,
they were spot on! At one point, George and Tony were giggling to each
other like mischievous junior high students, but what beatsters they are.
Seriously, if you are debating whether to go to one of his shows or not,
do not stall. Get a ticket pronto! Now I understand those Bobcats who
follow the tour and go to several shows. I am on such a high from this
concert that I would like to see the 4 or 5 remaining shows on this tour,
but I would probably end up with a divorce (although my wife loves him
also . Thank you, Bob, for doing what you do, you don' t cease to
amaze. Oh , Mitch, I know you were there, wasn't this show a blast. As
usual? "The Jokermen" and Mark's band are superb to put it mildly!!!!
His poster says "'Don't you dare miss it" and you know what, listen to
him. We are blessed to be living at the same time as Bob. He is the
"Mozart" and Beethoven of our "Post-Modern"'era. I know that you agree
Barry, and beautiful posters as usual. And hello to Steve". I 've been to
many shows here and there and this is the first time that I write in these
pages. It is because last night's show gave me such a high that I can't
get over it!!!! "Roll on Bob", but come back soon. God bless you an us
Bobcats!!
Amen.
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