Bob Dylan Reviews

D. Greene from New York, New York

DYLAN'S BAND DROWNS HIM OUT

The Band has some great musicians, but they and the sound level just drowned Dylan out. Part of why I love Dylan is the poetry, and no matter how loud he tried to sing, you just couldn't hear/understand the words. And the arrangements for each song were thumpingly similar.

Dunkirk from New York, New York

DYLAN AT THE BEACON

It was the tenth Dylan concert I attended since 1992. Of those, maybe six were electric and the other four were not. The Beacon performance was not electric. He seemed rickety as he gingerly navigated the stage between numbers. His voice started out gravelly almost beyond recognition and then became much smoother as the evening progressed. The show was not his best performance of recent (for instance, last year he was much more engaged and energetic in Asheville, NC). The band, led by lead guitarist Charlie Sexton, was superb. I can't imagine a better back up band in all of rockdom. And, Dylan is an American legend and icon. I have discovered that a Dylan concert is never a sure bet. What is certain, however, is that you can expect the unexpected. As a huge fan, especially since Blood on the Tracks in the 70's, it took me halfway through almost every song to figure out what number Dylan was playing. I know that can irritating to some, but I find it fascinating how he likes to scramble the formula for each song, no matter how sacred. As far as a Dylan concert goes, it was what it was.

Phil Stewart from Seattle, Washington

DYLAN: THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY

I’ve seen him 4 times over the years and it’s always a challenge. I support his desire to restructure his songs and present his work in the manner that suits-him. His band, while not appearing to enjoy the evening, maintained a reverent and watchful eye on their leader and did a masterful job of playing unobtrusive and volume conscious. For all that though, I come to Dylan for the lyrics. It’s always been about his visions expressed through brilliant wordplay. Like I said, it’s always been a challenge. At the Paramount last night (6/1/22), from the front row at least, the challenge was not met. Yeah, my ears are getting old, I’ve heard a lot rocknroll, but try as I might, I could only make out some of his delivery. And that’s a drag. So it’s back to the records. I wish him well, he’s given us so much. But, maybe the Never Ending Tour, should end.

S. Costa from Middletown,Connecticut

THE SPIRIT OF 76

MY husband and I spent 220.00 each for good seats right behind the sound technicians ..we were dead Center and had a great view of Bob and the band. The show began PROMPTLY on the dot of 8:00 which I felt was courteous to the crowd who continued to dribble in nonstop throughout the show which is always so annoying. The crowd was friendly, courteous and really pleasant where we were. I was annoyed by this one girl in the front row who danced and played with her hair while standing for the entire show. We were thrilled with his voice which sounded better than ever and his band is wonderful appreciated a nice encore but really would have liked a " hello" or a goodbye" from him...and also did expect at least one of,his big songs at the encore ..like LIKE A ROLLING STONE or MR TANBORINE MAN. All in all, we loved him and felt like we had a real,treat to be treasured for many years to come!

Patrick Easterling from New York, New York

THANK YOU, BOB DYLAN!

“Precious memories, how they linger How they ever flood my soul In the stillness, of the midnight Precious sacred scenes unfold” Tonight Dylan shares some memories with us, in his own way – the memories floods his soul. Like when he makes us listen to a renewed and melancholic “Like A Rolling Stone”, in a version where he stops and starts, amplifies the final words of each verse, making the existential strength of the refrain even stronger, one of the highlights of the night. Another highlight, maybe THE highlight of the evening, is his almost solo piano version of the now hymnlike version of “Don´t Think Twice, It´s All Right”. Each verse gets ovations, his voice is strong, he paints each line like it´s a masterpiece, and he roars the ending words as powerful as ever. It´s difficult for me to name one version of this song that´s made a deeper impression. To tell the truth, I copied the above, but I can't write or think as well! But me and the wife's 5th show in 35 years! Thanks!

Jay Dee from Utica, New York

ZIMMERMAN AT THE STANLEY. A GOOD SHOW AND A GOOD TIME!

Robert Zimmerman can't be fit into boxes. A wise fan doesn't go to his concerts seeking exact renditions of fifty or sixty year old songs. Bob at the Stanley last night was his old irascible self with a new or different take on "old" new? songs. The last time I saw him was with Willy Nelson in Cooperstown in 'o4. Back then he was starting concerts with "Sweet Marie". Last night started with "Things Have Changed" and sequed into ditties with updated versions and twists. It Ain't Me Babe, Simple Twist of Fate, When I Paint My Masterpiece, were all garrulous and conversational with heavy bass overtones. He was lucid and clear voiced throughout but he was sans guitar and although he blew a harmonica frequently, seeing him again on the twelve string would have been nice. No one seemed to care that we were most of us old last night, we're younger than that now. As the required encore Blowing in the Wind played, we were blowing with Bob. Can that ever be a bad thing?! Thanks again Robert!

Kathy from Arlington, Texas

GOOD SHOW

My first time to see Bob Dylan. The venue is lovely. Good restaurants nearby. I was disappointed Bob Dylan did not play Knocking On Heavens Door. The arrangements of his songs were greatly different from the originals, so hard to recognize. Still a wonderful show seeing a rock legend.

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