Bob Dylan Reviews

Dave & Molly from Montreal, Quebec

EXPECTED SO MUCH, RECEIVED SO LITTLE

Dylan has always been one of my favorites. This was the 3rd time seeing him in Montreal, I was ready for another treat. Had fabulous $$$ seats 100 feet from Bob. The lights came up and there was Bob dressed in white, standing in front of the black, grand piano banging out his first tune in a surprisingly low pitch, gravely voice. His guitar lay across a chair a few feet away with his white brimmed hat atop, We would never hear that guitar or see him with hat on. Instead he alternated playing old and new songs either sitting or standing at the piano then grabbing a mic stand at the back wall of the stage as far from his audience as possible as he crooned old American standards. I came to see Dylan play guitar and sing like he meant it. Not a single word was uttered to his fans, not a smile, not a nod. Between songs he shuffled to a table to get a drink, hanging on to equipment as he walked. He looked old and disinterested. What an utter disappointment for me and my girlfriend.

P. A. C. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SELFISH, DISENGAGED & UNDECIPHERABLE DYLAN AT THE MET PHILA.

When the best part of your concert event is the newly renovated Met and the outstanding food at Osteria, you know it's going to be a bad night. A 60th birthday present from my daughter who is a singer and astute listener of all music. She knows how much I love Dylan's music and wanted to take me to see him for the first time. It was an utter embarrassment. Dylan voice itself was as good and raw it's always been but we couldn't understand a word as he mumbled and garbled every word. His arrangement changes on some songs such as Like a Rolling Stone, were shockingly discordant to the essence of the song. And for 1 hour and 30 minutes, as we sat hoping things would get better, he didn't muster one single word of welcome, thanks, or appreciation to his audience of 3,500. As we walked out on Bob 30 minutes early, he had me feeling badly for my daughter who certainly lost some respect for one of the musical heroes I spent years extolling. Bob my friend, it's time to retire.

Ian Mitchell from New York, New York

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE

First off I am not a huge fan of Dylan but I was still looking forward to seeing him. As soon as the concert started I was straining hard to understand him. I was hoping that he would get himself together and not mumble but that never happend and my friend and I walked out and were very upset. We were in the second balcony almost at the last row and still paid about 140 with taxes and "convenience" fees and Dylan was just terrible the whole time. I have never walked out of a concert before but I just had to this was a terrible experience and Dylan should be ashamed and Beacon Theatre art should consider refunding people.

V from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania THE MET

WHAT A MOUTH FULL OF MARBLES

I would have walked out but paid so much for excellent seats. We thought the sound would get better. You couldn’t understand ANYTHING he sang. Epic FAIL

Annette from New York, New York

TERRIBLE

1st time seeing the iconic Bib Dylan. Didn’t recognize any of his hits. Didn’t understand any of the lyrics sung. He never said a word to the audience who paid too much money for his concert weeks before Christmas . Hey Bob....stop touring. And by the way....you’re welcome for the donation to your already large bank account.

Tribeca Fan from New York, New York

DYLAN’S AT THE BEACON

Have seen many great concerts at the Beacon. When the place gets rocking the energy fills the concert hall. Sorry to say it did not happen on Thursday Nov 27th show at the Beacon. Agree with much of what others had said. While it was wonderful to see the legend, it was a low energy show and many of those sitting in expensive seats around me left early.

Christian from New York, New York

WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY

What a disaster it was last night at The Beacon. Please save your money. Terrible show. His voice was off and the band was way not as good as I remember. I barely knew 3 songs, my girlfriend one song. You suck Bob !

Martha Moran from New York, New York

I'D GIVE THIS ZERO STARS IF I COULD. PATHETIC. SOULLESS.

Completely devoid of any energy or effort on Dylan's part. Every single song was arranged the same, had the same tempo and the same (non) melody. It was incredibly boring. Dylan clearly put little to no effort into the show or the rearrangements of his greatest hits. He said not one word--no welcome, no thanks, did not introduce his (very good) band. I guess he's laughing all the way to the bank.

Marc from Houston, Texas

APPARENTLY THE MELODY DOESN'T MATTER.

Imagine Paul McCartney singing Helter Skelter as a country Ballad. How about The Rolling Stones singing Jumping Jack Flash as a '60s surfer number. How qbouaFrank Sanatra singing Shena is a Punk Rocker. Now imagine those shows being done without even acknowledging that an audience was there except to insult and intimidate you about not taking pictures. If you would like these shows, then you will like the current Bob Dylan show. The melody is so unimportant that there's no need to introduce the band.

Mag Ranft from Columbus, Ohio

BOB DYLAN IN COLUMBUS

Very disappointed. Bob's back up band was great but overpowered the vocals. Favorite songs were rearranged so as to be almost unrecognizable and the "crooner" songs were bad. He lost most of the audience after about 4 songs...many left to avoid the end of concert rush. However, Mavis Staples was great! She waked up the crowd so that Bob could put them back to sleep.

Sarah from Columbus, Ohio

GROSSLY INACCURATE VISIONS OF BOB DYLAN

If you attended Bob Dylan's concert last night at the Palace Theatre expecting to see a lounge act and almost unrecognizable versions of Desolation Row and Tangled Up in Blue then you got what you paid for. If, like me, you were hoping to see Bob with his harmonica and guitar playing Just Like a Woman, Don't think Twice it's Alright, Like a Rolling Stone, Knockin' on Heaven's Door...ANY of his songs - in their original arrangements - that define him as one of the best poets/storytellers/lyricists to ever live, then you were left absolutely heartbroken like me. Before going to the show, I had heard that for years Dylan hasn't been great live, that he doesn't acknowledge or interact with the audience, that he doesn't play many of his classics, so I guess I'm the fool for not listening to those comments and thinking my experience would be different. As I sit here today listening to live Dylan albums from '67, I can't help but cry for the artist I never got to see live. Mavis ROCKED.

Liz from Salt Lake City, Utah

VERY DISAPPOINTED

My hubby is an AVID Dylan fan, and I've been hearing his music against my will for 42 years. I only understood the lyrics to the 2 "ballads" he growled out. The band was so unbearably loud...the fans were either in 2 camps--rocking and rolling or falling asleep, despite the sound level. I know the dude is old, and seeing him in concert was a bucket list thing--but I had to leave early and escape to the lobby--where met about 20 other people like me who were unhappy with his show. I know he doesn't interact with the fans, didn't expect him to, but the whole thing just seemed very un professional and sloppy. One guitar was so out of tune I wanted to weep. The "warmup" Mavis was AMAZING!! Her, I could have listened to all night. The theartre is gorgeous and we will go to events there again. Not a bad seat in the house!!

Susy from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

BOB DYLAN BOB DYLAN AT THE RAVE MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN

October 26th 2019 this was extremely disappointing show Bob Dylan does not interact with his audience at all his songs were unrecognizable if I could give this a 0 star rating I would have I would not recommend his show to anyone

Julie from Akron, Ohio

EJ THOMAS HALL BOB DYLAN CONCERT

My husband and I loved Bob Dylan songs of old and thought this would be a fun, nostalgic concert. We splurged for great seats in the 3rd row middle of Grand Tier. Honestly, I feel cheated on the entire evening. I could not understand one sentence this guy "sang". He grumbled and growled in his deep throaty tones. Not one song was familiar, not even one. There was no program. Maybe if the words were projected it would have been tolerable. He didn't even acknowledge the audience, with a hello, nothing at all! All in all, the evening was painful endurance of his performance! My Dylan should stop cheating his followers and hang it up!

Don from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DYLAN

Dylan show last nite at Robert Morris was garbage. Not many people would pay to hear that a second time. Living off his past and name. I left couldn’t stand the mumbling of an 80 year old. Al least he still has hair on his head. First time I saw him was LA in 1976. That was great last nite was a joke. Be honest. Townes van dant would have heckled him none stop.

H Barrero from New York, New York

UN FRACASO

Bad , cold, distant, monotonous. The legend is on, the singer is out. Very disappointment. He was a shadow walking of a dessert. He was lost. The best, the beautiful Beacon Building. Glorious space of beauty"

Tracy from ROckville Centre, New York

A LEGEND THAT NO LONGER ENTERTAINS 12/3/19

Dylan sings , (mumbles) to please himself. So excited to hear him perform at the majestic Beacon theatre. The theatre outshined the performer! I recognized one song out of 18. He sings NOTHING to please his fans. Not one oldie but great. Could have been a great night with just his band. So truly disappointing. He’s a legend who sang like a nobody. He can still play the harmonica with feeling!

from New York, New York

DYLAN BEACON DEC 5TH

Terrible. The most disappointing concert I've seen. He butchered his songs; Dylan's "singing" was inaudible. He has a very strong supporting band that was clear constrained and restrained due to Dylan. He had no stage presence. A complete waste of money.

Steve Mencik from Gambrills, Maryland

IT IS PAST TIME FOR BOB TO RETIRE

UMBC Event Center Nov. 2019. Bob's singing has always been suspect. Now it is just awful. Almost indecipherable. No interaction with the crowd whatsoever. A couple of times it look like he was about to fall over. His setlist had mostly songs only a very dedicated Dylan fan would recognize. The few tunes that were among his better known were arranged so differently, you'd hardly recognize them. Honestly, this is the worst concert I have ever been to for any artist. I was truly disappointed. It certainly was not worth the money and fighting the traffic at UMBC.

Brenda from Knoxville, Tennessee

DISAPPOINTED

My husband loved and admired Bob Dylan. He passed away on November 10, 2020. So, I thought it would be fitting to attend his concert in Knoxville on November 10th, which also happened to be my birthday. I was so very disappointed. I couldn’t understand a word he was singing, the band was playing over him. The arrangements made the songs unrecognizable. I wanted to see Dylan play the guitar and the harp. I left after 6 songs. What a disappointment, he needs to give it up.

Anna from Willow Street, Pennsylvania

DISAPPOINTED

My husband was anxious to see Bob Dylan. He knew we'd never have another chance. Sad to say that this is the most we ever spent on a concert and the only one that ever disappointed us. This was also the first time we left a concert early. We expected him to sing a few of his old hits like "Blowing in the Wind". It was all blues songs; hard to understand him; no audience connection. Give us the reasonably priced ticket s at Lancaster's American Music Theater and the great classic rock bands they get!

Sabra from Albuquerque, New Mexico

SHOULD HAVE STAYED HOME

I wish I had read all of these reviews before dropping $500 & driving 6hrs to see Dylan last night (3/6/22). They are ALL spot on. If you're tempted, as I was, to see this legend one more time before he retires - please heed my advice and that of the other reviewers - keep the legend alive as you remember him; stay home and listen to an old vinyl recording - save your time/money and memory of one of the greats. I honestly try to give Dylan a break - he is 80y/o afterall - but other than showing up - he didn't seem to care at all about his fans. He didn't play a single recognizable song, he paid nearly no attention to the audience, (the audience practically begged him to interact with them through their applause - he ignored us with the exception of walking out from behind the piano at the end of each song & a couple "Thank you's"), the venue security was so focused on stopping photographers that they distracted from every desperate effort people were making to enjoy the show.

John Tournet from Columbia, SC

BOB DYLAN

He was worse than awful. All these 'whoa dude' wannabe deep thinkers that worship him are sheep. Come on, his voice was always bad but we knew that so it wasn't a problem. He hid behind the piano player the whole time. His greatness was in the sixties and that's what we wanted to hear. He has to know this but chooses to play other indecipherable stuff. I'm sure if he reads this type of review he and his handlers will conclude these are the low thinkers who don't get it. We do get it but unfortunately you don't. $127.50 I'll never get back.

BD Hu from New York, New York

A PROTRACTED SNL SKIT ABOUT HOW LAME DYLAN IS NOW

Saw Dylan’s Albuquerque performance at the Kiva Auditorium. I‘m not a big fan and got tickets free, so I came in with no real expectations and every wish to enjoy whatever was on offer. I was still disappointed. It one of the most ridiculously bad concerts I’ve ever attended. As others here mention, Dylan didn’t say a word to the audience besides a muttered mention of the other musicians toward the end, but I wouldn’t have cared a bit about that if the performance had been interesting. Here, he didn’t play a single remotely familiar song. All stuff off his new album, I guess. Repetitive uninspired honkeytonky music and the most inane and self-indulgent lyrics possible (e.g., “Key West is THE best”). You could feel the audience collectively give up hope one hour in. Dylan is famously arrogant, but it appears he’s also boring and unethical now too. It’s a big deal for people in poor states like New Mexico, especially his largely over-60 fan base, to shell out for shows like this and then often to drive a couple of hours to reach the venue, but it seemed Dylan couldn’t care less. Since tickets to his whole tour probably sold out before the first reviews could be published anywhere, and since there likely never will be another tour, it looks like he decided to grab the money and give absolutely nothing to fans who have stayed with him over half a century.

Joe from Birmingham, Alabama

WASTED MONEY

I love music and song but what I witnessed last night at the Bob Dylan concert was like a dive bar band music there was no song only bad poetry being presided the music could have been better if they’re sound man had done his job couldn’t hardly hear Dylan and when you did it was bad. I’ve seen other bands at the BJCC concert hall and they were great sound vocals so I know it wasn’t the location. Dylan came out from behind the piano a few times and he had to hold onto the microphone the man didn’t look like he should even be there. So it makes me wonder who is making him do these so called shows and why he is too frail to be doing a grueling tour his voice seems to be gone and his sound man didn’t even help him out. His band was the best thing there was for the so called show.

Justmud now from Tulsa, Oklahoma

TULSA OKLAHOMA ROUGH AND LAME SHOW

Been a huge fan since the third grade. Finally gat to see him in Tulsa 2022 and absolutely positively for sure horribly let down. W0W he really let me down. I was so psyched to see him live.. especially with aa very expensive up front seat and what a major beer. One hour and forty minutes of fraud. Not one classic song. I will not count serve somebody. Avoid his concerts.and you'll continue to like him

from Portland, Oregon

HORRIBLE CONCERT BY A FORMER LEGEND

Almost 2 hours of Bob Dylan talking/vocalizing, not singing. Every “song” sounded the same, not one BD hit the whole night. No energy, not a word to the audience, band that used the same basic beat and sound on every song, and (again) not ONE epic Bob Dylan hit. Felt embarrassed for him but more for the audience. Dylan is milking his career and ripping off his fans for more money; doesn’t he have enough? Worst concert in my lifetime. No encore either, but that was probably better for everyone.

C.B. from Seattle, Washington

BOB DYLAN AT PARAMOUNT

I went to see Bob Dylan June 1, 2022 at the Paramount in Seattle. I am not a huge Dylan fan, but respect his place in music history. His song writing legacy is incredible. That said, this was an awful concert and occupies the spot at the worst concert I have seen in my long concert attending history. As others have said, his singing is no longer comprehensible (it was challenging even 40 years ago!) and he doesn't actually sing. It feels like being at a poetry recital with a band accompanying the poet, which may be semi enjoyable if you could understand the words! He didn't play any of his incredible hit list, and seemed disengaged from the audience. Very disappointing and we left half way through -- I couldn't get my money back, but at least I could get the last hour of my time back!

Mo from Seattle, Washington

PLAY WHAT YOUR FANS WANT.

Seen Bob Dylan last night in Seattle. Sorry but I would not pay to see this legendary artist again. Complete disappointment couldn’t understand any of the lyrics. I seen legendary artists before like Santana twice and did not disappoint. I think the touring for Bob is to sell his latest album! We left before the show was over.

Jen Moore from Seattle, Washington

UNNECESSARILY MYSTERIOUS AND RUDE

There’s is nothing Bob Dylan could do that would ever make me not love some of my favorite songs - they’re like old friends…but, seeing him in concert was a huge disappointment - especially after having just seen Paul McCartney (and they’re the same age…). Hey Bob! Guess what? All these people that came to see you, made you a wealthy man…would have been gracious to say, “hey Seattle, thanks for coming out…”. Hey Bob! Guess what? These fans are the difference between you being someone’s weird eccentric Grandpa, and living large in Key West…Hey Bob! Guess what - you’re old - so what? Hiding up there on that dimly lit stage, making concert go-ers lock their phones in sealed pouches…was that so they couldn’t take a picture of you or you didn’t want it out there what you sound like? You think all those people came out to hear just sing your new album - they didn’t…saw quite a few sleepers…Get over yourself, go to the McCartney show and take some lessons on what makes a legend great…

Roger Eburg from Seattle, Washington

TIME TO RETIRE BOB

Go back to New York and retire, spare the rest of us from disappointment.

Lisa Jones from Seattle, Washington

SADLY DISAPPOINTED

We were pretty sure it was Bob Dylan up there, because anyone else would have at least tried to sing those songs, instead of speaking them. We had excellent seats, but couldn’t see due to the poorly lit stage, and the fact that the house lights stayed on the entire time. The mumbling through the songs and the sad backing band made for a long, boring show which, combined with the fact that there was no ventilation in the theatre made the whole situation completely unbearable. Whoever told Mr. Dylan he should tour at age 81 should go to jail for embarrassing him so. This also explains why cell phones were not allowed in side. One sad video of this performance would end the tour.

Barbara A. Rodrigues from Los Angeles, California June 14th

PANTAGES THEATER SOUND SYSTEM WAS AWFUL SO BLARRINGLY LOUD

The concert was awful. Just awful because you could not enjoy a concert you could not hear. So loud you did not hear Bob sing or play. Just speaker roaring

Anne from Bend, OR

TERRIBLE!

Like many of the reviews here, I am not a huge Dylan fan, but when I learned he was performing here in Bend, OR, on June 27, 2022, I decided to take my husband. Partially because I grew up in the ’60s and enjoyed his music then, and partly because I missed seeing Paul McCartney, my all-time favorite musician. What a disappointment this was! I paid for better seats hoping we could see and hear him. Unfortunately, it was a waste of time and money. Dylan and his band came on stage and, without a word, started playing. His gravely voice and mumbled words, along with the loud music, made it impossible to understand any of his words. It was an embarrassment for him and the audience. He never said a word to the audience; it felt like we were sitting in on a jam session, and they didn't know there was an audience. Add to that the hassle of bringing a phone to get in with a digital ticket and then being required to put the phone in a locked pouch! The lousy performance was like adding insult to injury. We left after an hour of waiting for a song we could recognize, but that never happened. The only redeeming thing was spending a beautiful summer night outside in Bend! If you are reading reviews to decide if you should invest your precious time and money to see Dylan, I suggest you stay home; I wish I had read these before wasted mine!

DJ Faricy from Boise, Idaho

SAVE YOURSELF WHILE YOU STILL CAN

Just witnessed Bob Dylan in Boise. It was the worst show I have seen in my lifetime. Without the pause in between songs, it would have been one long series of random thoughts. Felt sorry for the parents bringing their children to see this legend and to be so disappointed. Please refund my money. Save yourself - do not go....

DJ Faricy from Boise, Idaho

SAVE YOURSELF WHILE YOU STILL CAN

Just witnessed Bob Dylan in Boise. It was the worst show I have seen in my lifetime. Without the pause in between songs, it would have been one long series of random thoughts. Felt sorry for the parents bringing their children to see this legend and to be so disappointed. Please refund my money. Save yourself - do not go....

R Dub from Boise Idaho

ONE AND DONE

It was great to be in the same room as the legend. If I knew the entire concert was going to be as bad as it was, I would have left after the first song. Especially since they all sounded the same. You had a great run Robert

Randy Hall from Salt Lake City, Utah

ROUGH AND ROWDY WAYS

Spent $411 for each of two seats. Hadn't seen Dylan before so wanted to experience him live. Unfortunately, I wasn't sure he was alive and someone should sue him for using the title "Rough & Rowdy Ways". As detailed in a previous review of this show, I wasn't convinced I was seeing Bob Dylan. No joke! From the 8th row the stage was ruefully dark and he seemed to be holding himself up by holding on to what I think was a spinnet piano. I couldn't even make out his face clearly from row 8. I kept telling myself out of a desire to believe it must be me and that perhaps Dylan was going to suddenly bring up the lights and the band would become rough and rowdy and what was more of a recital in a rest home than a concert given by a poet laureate. I feared for his health and finally surrendered to the belief this was a funeral for someone who had to be inserted on to the stage via computerized special effect. No apology here. I don't mean from Dylan, I mean from me.

Stever from Chicago, IL

WORST CONCERT EXPERIENCE EVER

I always felt Dylan was over-rated, so I wasn't expecting much when I was dragged to see one of his shows. He exuded no joy or enthusiasm during this "performance." He never once engaged with the audience; in fact, he often had his back to us. His "voice" (for what it is) was sometimes whiny and grating. Other times he just mumbled and often forgot his own lyrics. He performed for less than an hour. He did not do an encore in spite of the crowd begging him to (I was actually relieved he didn't). I've been a live music performer for almost as long as Dylan and never once made ONE of these mistakes nor acted with such inconsideration toward my audience. I honestly can't believe so many people hold Dylan in such high esteem. I really think he just got lucky coming on to the folk scene at the right place and right time. But instead of being grateful and humbled by his undeserved success, during interviews he appears haughty and unappreciative, which is an even bigger turn-off for me. As the old saying goes, "there's no accounting for taste."

Bill from Erie, Pa

VERY DISAPPOINTING CONCERT

Not a big Dylan fan, but know some of his music. He didn’t play anything I knew. The stage was lit so dimly, you couldn’t even see him. His voice is still good, but hard to understand him on some songs. . He never talked about the city he was in, or thanking the crowd, in a sold out arena for coming out. No personality. No encore. Waste of.money.

Ray MacPhee from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

HE (NOT THE TRIP) WAS A WASTE OF MY MONEY

My 19 son is a collector of old vinyl records. He likes to play and write of his own accord. He has 5 or 6 of Bob Dylan's records. When he told me BD was coming to TO's iconic Massey Hall and what a one time experience that would be, I thought why not, it'll be fun, but expensive, ($500.00 ea for tickets in the very back). We travelled from Nova Scotia, stayed downtown (never been). The experience for us was to have a bonding trip...over a Bob Dylan concert. I've never been fan, but he is so iconic, I thought it had to be worth it. It wasn't. Never addressed the crowd, never moved out from behind his piano, never played a single past hit. Nothing. There was hardly a break between songs such that I thought I was hearing the same song for an entire concert. My son enjoyed it, but I knew he was a little disappointed that the great man didn't play anything he knew. I thought, Bob was a waste of my hard earned $1000. However, my son and I did enjoy being in TO and had some fun anyway. My son and I have been trying catch all the "old" bands before they stop playing and none have disappointed, but BD did. Too bad for him. Didn't earn any fans here.

Fred Harrison from Boston, Massachusetts

UNINSPIRED AND UNINTELLIGIBLE

Maybe it was the sound system, or where we sat in the mezzanine, but we could not understand a word of anything. He never addressed the crowd, took no break between songs, started before the crowd was seated, wore a large hat, and played a hollow and metallic sounding grand piano. With the exception of the drummer, the musicians were emotionless, unsmiling professionals doing their job. An hour and a half of poetry, all songs we did not know, but the words were unintelligible. Phones in locked bags. Bummed.

Dean from Swansea, Ma

HE MAY BE A LEGEND, BUT ENTERTAINING HE IS NOT!

I grew up listening to Dylan's music, but just got done seeing him tonight in Providence and boy was he a huge disappointment. My experience was pretty much the same as many others. I couldn't understand most of what he said, he didn't interact at all with the audience, played none of his biggest hits and didn't do an encore. It was probably one of the worst concerts I have ever seen and wouldn't go to see him again even if it were for free. If you read this and were thinking of going to see him, don't. Better you should go out and get one of his old albums, sit back and enjoy from the comfort of your sofa. You'll save a lot of money and enjoy it more. Seriously, trust me really he isn't worth it.

Sally and George from Providence, Rhode Island

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

Attention all New Yorkers...Scalp your tickets this week if you can. As a long-time fan of Bob Dylan, he was awful last night (November 10, 2023) in Providence. Nothing has changed since the bad reviews from last year. An arrogant and boring performance.

Steve P from New York, New York

DYLAN AT KING'S THEATER BROOKLYN

Simply awful. Lyrics were unintelligible for the most part. Dylan played a jangly sounding piano and he did not play it well. Oftentimes he was behind the beat. The songs unrecognizable except for "You've Got to Serve Somebody" which was not sung in it's entirety - sang the chorus four or five times. By the end of the show the audience seemed relieved that it was over and streamed for the exits. No encore which was a relief.

Paul from Baltimore, Maryland

BOB DYLAN BALTIMORE 11/25/2023

Absolutely terrible performance. With out a a doubt the worst concert that I've ever been to. The man has no ability to sing whatsoever. I wasted my time and my money.

Steve Levinson from Miami Beach, Florida

AWFUL

First they locked up our cell phones so we had to plow thru a crowd after the concert to get them unlocked. They also confiscated our binoculars, god knows why, so we had to wait in line to retrieve them. From our seats we could not understand one word. Worst was Dylan did not sing the songs that made him famous. One woman in the front was so frustrated that she finally yelled out PLAY SOMETHING WE KNOW! Basically a waste of a lot of money and two hours of our time, not counting an hour driving each way to hear him.

Stan cisak from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A DISAPPOINTING SHOW

no old tunes, no harmonica, i was expecting just a few of the oldies and there was No encore either

R. Kaplan from Florida

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

We saw Dylan in concert tonight and were very disappointed. He came on stage without saying anything to the audience. He played the piano well and the 5 musicians who played with him were excellent. However, his voice was terrible and it sounded more like he was talking not singing. We were unfamiliar with every song he sung. After 2 hours, he left the stage without saying one word to the audience. We spent $340 for our two last row balcony seats and, except for enjoying the music of the five band members, consider this concert a waste of money.

Bob B from Fort Myers, Florida

BORING CONCERT

If you want to hear older songs or something most of would appreciate, save your money and hassle and buy his greatest hits album. He was horrible!

Larry from Fort Myers, Florida

HORRIBLE

Acoustics were beyond bad. He never left the piano which was a metallic hollow sounding keyboard. Couldn’t understand a word he said. Sad, almost laughable. Rip off beyond rip off. We left after 45 minutes which many did. Waste of time and money

MikeJS from Orlando, Florida

WASTE OF MONEY

He sang none of the songs that made him famous in the 60's and 70's and out of the music he performed one could not understand half of the lyrics mumbled and groaned by the octogenarian. And, to add insult to injury everyone had to lock their cell phones in a safe bag like the ones used for expensive items in Home Depot. Staff said if his majesty saw someone using them he would strop the concert and storm off stage, as if anyone would want to record unintelligabe music while he hid behind a piano. All I can say is: "He's got alot of neeeerrrvvve!"

Ron Bab from Orlando, Florida

TERRIBLE SHOW

He put me asleep throughout the whole show. I was expecting his harmonica playing and playing his rock hits or any hit. I have been to many concerts and this was the worse! He opened and played non-stop without talking to the Audience and mentioning his songs. I was hoping for a lot better performance after paying $300 for 2 tickets. Not one hit song!!! Why? Terrible if I wanted to sleep I could have stayed at home.

Rod from Orlando, Florida

WAS THAT AN EPISODE OF SEINFELD?

The whole concert, if you wanna call it that, we maybe made out 10 words. As previous review said.."Mouth full of marbles!" My wife and I were laughing so hard that tears were running down my face. Totally surreal mumbling, whining old man in the dark completely unintelligible. We started making up words trying to figure out wtf he was saying. The crowd around us looked stunned without reaction. Total waste of money!

John Fowler from Fort Myers, Florida

DYLAN IN FORT MYERS

Im a old Dylan fan and was truly disappointed with his performance on March 7. His new music sounds all alike every song. He didn't play one old song. The crowd was 50 and up.... Im 74 and waited to the end for him to play a Dylan song. The crowd wanted some oldies and got zero. Don't waste your money or time.

Mark from Athens, GA

ATHENS 2024

I was really excited to see him for the first time. No encore, no hits. Could not understand his lyrics and band introductions. Low energy, garbled words. His vocals added very little to songs. Mainly just spoken words not sung. SNL should do a Bob Dylan skit. I have have seen many rock bands and this was one of the worst shows.

Mac from Louisville, Kentucky

WE LEFT EARLY.

Could not understand a single word he said. The piano was not in tune or he wasn't playing it in tune. I was excited to see an icon of American music from my youth and left very disappointed. We left after 8 songs and couldn't believe how many other people also were exiting early. The new policy of putting your cell phone in a locked pouch should be noted when purchasing the tickets. I have an implanted cardiac device which is linked to my phone. Not good if there were a problem. Well, if I were to die there, at least I wouldn't have to sit through anymore of Bob Dylans lame show. Just terrible. It really surprised me just how many people were leaving when we were. About 20 in the few minutes it took to get out before having to go through the bs to get your phone back. I'll question now if I want to go to anymore Louisville venues as I was told by security that all of them are going this route.

Scott Johnston from Nashville, Tennessee

HORRIBLE SHOW

Just saw him in Nashville - HORRIBLE SHOW!!! Didn't play a single hit. 90 minutes of a living legend muttering through obscure songs that no one could understand. Didn't say a word between songs, no stories, no introductions, nothing. WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY- DON'T BOTHER!

Paul Dunsmore from Nashville

TERRIBLE

Didn’t even say hello, mumbled through all of his songs, the band was ok but needed to stare at bob to try and keep up with whatever he was trying to play. Walked around the venue to get a crowd perspective and people were talking to one another totally disconnected. If you’re asking for premium money can you at least play one or two of your known hits. Not one…

OMWP901 from Memphis, Tennessee

YAWN

This was a bizarre concert experience from the moment we approached the venue and were told our phones needed to be locked away. Dylan came on stage after his musicians had started playing, and then mostly hid behind the piano, which he loosely "played". At one point he came forward to a standing microphone, as if he was going to address the audience, but then went back to the piano and continued. Also at one point he walked off the stage. I presume for a bio break. He never welcomed or thanked the audience and mostly appeared feeble. His musicians really worked hard to follow his meandering off-key off-rhythm singing. The one good thing about it is that it started promptly on time.

S. Pike from Memphis, Tennessee

"(HE'S) GOT A LOT OF NERVE..."

Big disappointment. Zero audience connection. Muddy mix. Out of tune, tinny piano. Unintelligible lyrics. The same rattly piano crescendo ending to every song. Dylan appeared frail and feeble. Time to put the horse out to pasture. Save your time and money.

from Dallas, Texas

DISAPPOINTED

Our seats were excellent and the venue rocked…but, the acoustics & sound quality sucked! I know every lyric of every song Mr. Dylan has ever recorded and the sound was so bad, it was impossible to recognize anything but loud music. One song was great- Dylan and his piano singing single Grain of Sand! The audience gave him several standing ovations during that one song! Sorry I went.

Heidi from New York, New York

DISAPPOINTING

While I can't bring myself to give this musical genius a 1-star, it's probably a more accurate rating of this show. As other viewers have said, he was not interactive and barely intelligible. While he's always spoken much of the content in his songs, there was no attempt to sing at all. You could barely understand a word. Making it even more difficult was that the songs were rearranged to such an extent that they sounded like a parody of a Bob Dylan song, and you could not understand even the most well known songs. There was no audience acknowledgment at all. If you are considering purchasing tickets and have not already, I would save your money.

Marylee from New York, New York

TIME TO GO FISHING

Thought I was in the "name this tune" show. Although Bob Dylan is an accomplished song writer and musician, he has little stage presence and maybe has no regard, really, as to what an audience would like to hear. He apparently changes up his songs to please himself but failed to entertain the rest of us. The band was rockin’ but what is the point of hearing the iconic artist of such wonderful songs go off into some alter musical reality? I love Bob Dylan but like a lot of renowned folks who hate to retire, it's simply time. Bye Bob, I'll continue to love your songs on recordings and not pay $200 for inarticulate, narcissistic machinations.

Markus Perez from Houston, Texas

NOT SO GOOD

Sorry but you Dylan fans are probably not going to like this. That concert in Sugar Land, TX sucked. Dylan has always mumbled but it was difficult to make out anything he sang, especially when his band, which one can tell is very talented, drowned him out on half the songs (lead guitar). In addition, none of his songs sounded like any of the vinyl records I still own. It is fine to change things up and re-compose for a live audience but sheesh, you could tell he was in his seventies and just doesn't have it any longer. Can't believe we blew that much money on center seats orchestra. Absolutely cannot recommend seeing him. I'm a life long fan and just don't understand the other gaga reviews. The guy needs to retire. God knows he doesn't need the money.

CDM from Houston, Texas

DYLAN AT SMART FINANCIAL, SUGAR LAND

Not what you would hope for, nor expect. I would say disappointing, but nothing should be unexpected from Dylan. He has morphed himself so often over the years, changing styles and screwing around with songs until they're practically unrecognizable. It's a shame to me however. So many good songs, unsung, left of the set list. The ones he keeps, as said, changed and, unfortunately, not very good. Save your money. Listen to his old stuff and be happy with it.

Larry Walker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

YOU GET WHAT HE GIVES YOU

I went to the Heinz Hall show in Pittsburgh with high hopes but low expectations. My expectations were barely met. After the show I came to this realization. Dylan doesn't give you what you want. He doesn't even try to figure out what you want and get it wrong. He doesn't care. He gives you what he wants - take it or leave it. I didn't like it but wasn't surprised.

Scott Smith from Santa Barbara, California

CAN'T SING

The band was great...but, seriously, his voice is completely shot...and I would challenge anyone to tell me they could understand a word he uttered the entire evening. He's a legend....but, at 78, he's no performer. Sorry, that's the truth.

Mike Lane from St. Louis, Missouri

STL 10.22.19

His band sounded good, his harmonica playing was still mostly good. I couldn't understand more than a few words that came out of his mouth, growling garbled noises was all I heard. I couldn't recognize any of his songs. It was still fun because it's been years since we have been to a concert. So if your just going for a good time you don't mind hearing all of his old songs changed into 12 bar blues that are mostly unrecognizable then go to the garden party you wont recognize his songs but you will know his name. "but it's alright now learned my lesson well ya see you can't please everyone so ya got to please yourself." He seemed to please only himself.

Neal from East Northport,NY

DYLAN AT THE BEACON 11/26/2019

My wife and I are big Dylan fans but last night was very disappointing. Unfortunately his voice is gone and he changed the arrangements so much it was hard to recognize any songs. The concert started around 8PM and was suppose to go til around 10 but my wife and I agreed and we left at 9

L.L.Bowers from Tulsa, Oklahoma

MASSIVE DISAPPOINTMENT

This was my first and last Dylan concert. I expected him to perform songs from his last album Rough and Rowdy but not to the exclusion of at least some of the songs we’ve loved from him for decades. It was my first time seeing him live and I was very disappointed that he hid behind his piano and didn’t have much to say to an audience that was ready for him to pick up his guitar and take us through his many hit songs. His band was great but they drowned out his lyrics. When he was done he walked off and no one clapped for an encore.

from New York, New York

AGHAST

I didn't see Bob at the Met or even New England but in Shreveport Louisiana and he sounded like Peter Frampton talk box except more like a Gazoo. I was warned I wouldn't understand him but I wasn't ready for this little man cowered in the back of the stage behind his Piano which was not a Grand as earlier mentioned. More Sunday school. I love this man's music but I would prefer to sit on the porch and shoot the breeze with him than Let him embarrass himself. An Icon made decades ago.

Eric from Tacoma Washington

IT'S TIME TO LEAVE THE STAGE

Mr Dylan had a good voice but was drowned out by the guitars. I couldn't here the words either. In all due respect. Keep on writing the great songs and retire the stage.

Tamara Lynn from Boise, Idaho

UNINTELLIGIBLE AND STRANGE

Okay, I recognized 2 of the songs. Granted, many were new. I think I will blame the terrible acoustics on the sound engineers, but I could not make out more than 5 lines of what Bob was singing. The stage was lit in a spooking dim yellow/orange tint and the band was quite stiff. He didn't play guitar at all and stood behind an upright piano expect for one song where he stepped out. He didn't do an encore, which was a surprise.

Deven from Salt lake city

GREAT ARTIST NOT GREAT SHOW

I give Bob 5 stars and the show 1 star. I'm glad I went and saw him live. His body can no longer perform the way his mind and soul want to. His voice is strong but weak in articulation. He is to weak to stand and sing for the most part. His literary genius oozes from him and it was great to feel that in his presence. He's obviously doing his best with what he's got. That's better then anyone of us. A lesson in youth is wasted on the youth.

Linda Potvien from Salt Lake City, Utah

DISAPPOINTED

Our cameras were locked up which was a good thing, as no one could visually see him nor understand his songs. I grew up in the same city as Bob and he was not the BobI loved and knew. I feel sorry for us fans who hoped for his old songs. He didn’t sing he talked. Gave him 2 stars because he stood up 2 times. Maybe it wasn’t him on that stage. I’m happy he’s still alive but it may be time to end the touring. Sorry Bob.

Dr Judi Berson-Levinson from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

TOTAL WASTE OF TIME

Due to terrible acoustics we could not understand one word and Dylan did not sing any of the songs that made him famous. One woman in the audience finally yelled out “Play something we know!” The concert was a waste of our time and a lot of money.

Veronica from Hartford, Connecticut

BOB DYLAN

Oakdale should do a better job of monitoring alcohol consumption and seating latecomers, so as not to interrupt the enjoyment of those who arrived on time and were respectful of the performance. Good to see and listen to Nobel-Prize winner Bob Dylan, but it would have been nice if he had a few lines of interaction with the audience. Maybe he didn't like the crowed, either.

Deb J from Hartford, Connecticut

NOT A REAL DYLAN FAN

I am not a true Bob Dylan fan but I have known his music. I went to the concert with a real Bob Dylan fan. I myself enjoyed the experience of seeing a music legend. I am not a true "fan" as mentioned so I did have some disappointing moments and that was I wasn't able to see him as there were no live screens. I would have loved to see him up closer. I did read that someone who had closer seats had to deal with some people who were disrespectful. I would have and should have paid the extra money to be closer to the stage. There are really no issues with any of the other aspects of the concert. I need to mention that the real "fan" said that Dylan is typically not a show person, I respected Dylan for who he is. This was a nice lesson in appreciation of the art of music for me.

Don from Newtown, Connecticut

NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING

I thought the show was pretty good, but not great. I went in with a preconceived expectation. I last saw Bob in concert with his "Rolling Thunder Review" tour in 1975. It was around the time that "Blood on the Tracks" came out. The show was vibrant and electrifying. Bob was playing his current music at the time, as well as many of his older works. That show was electrifying. I expected that he wouldn't be the same, however I was unprepared for what I saw and heard. He has taken a penchant for "standards" from the forties and fifties covering the likes of Frank Sinatra et al. Bob was never a crooner but he gave it a shot. He played a few of his more well know works with vastly different arrangements. His voiced seemed strained. He just turned 76 so I can't complain too loudly, but it shows. I have a lot of respect for him and his earlier music. I had been listening to Bob's music the whole week before the show. I had psyched myself up, but came away wanting more.

Annonymous eclectic music lover from Providence, Rhode Island

BOB DYLAN & THE BAND

THE BAND WAS AWESOME! Song choices , not so much ! Mr Zimmerman, that's not your ERA ! Your not a CROONER, you're a Folk Rock a Pop star Poet Laureate, and you're rearranging of classic jazz blues and STANADRDS - like you once danced the Fox Trot Cha Cha Cha or Jive on a ball room floor is a bit pretentious, on your part, and a bit disrespectful to the actually CROONERS of that ERA. But the songs that YOU WROTE & rearranged are always yours and it's always YOUR PERROGATIVE to do with them as you please! It's your performance your reputation and BTW, yoiu're a terrific poet, but you're not a god of music . Play you're own originals and leave the others the respect they've earned to have theirs left alone. BUT, YOUR BAND IS AWESOME AMAZING AND ACCOMODATING.. I won't pay that much money for some one to butcher the vocals of Autumn Leaves and such . Enjoy your tour but don't forget the FANS who paid hard earned cash to hear a few tunes from the Era that made you your fortune

St stephen from Norwalk CT

BOB WAS GREAT. THE CROWD WAS ABHORENT

Bob did a great show. He sang well and despite the microphone incident and the piano stool incident the show was great on stage. The audience was a very different story. Why would you pay those prices for the first 3 rows and talk the entire time?!? I personally believe it's because of 2 reasons. The first is that these folks don't get out much and so they spend the entire 110 minute show conversing about it. The second is that you are a fan and are trying to convince a non fan that this is great. The only thing is that you don't get out much so you try to do it while you are out. News flash people!!! I didn't pay this kind of money to see a concert to hear your chit chat. I didn't pay this kind of money to hear you butcher the song with your out of key singing. Shut the F*%# up!!!!

The Complete Unknown from Detroit, Michigan

TANGLED UP IN BOB

High on Amphetamine stuck inside another Bob Dylan Dream. Clutching my pearls hoping for no more schemes. I make sure I pay the parking meter this time because I can’t afford another fine I Pray for a sign from God then “The Weight” from the Last Waltz comes on the channel as I listen to The Band sing to Fanny looking out the window at this new strange motorsport land Hoping Bob isn’t up on Black Mountain while I made a wish in the fountain by the banks of Belle Isle I thought I found Paradise for free. but like most things nothing is free even love has it’s price my love is the hole in my bucket ooh yeah baby don’t you dare miss it! when the lights start to flicker you better forget about that liquor The doors to heaven appear to be closed thinking man this really blows I hear someone say the doors will open after the song is over they open and some people go inside Then I hear him sing it ain’t me, Babe and the doors close once again I feel like bargaining with the devil tears fill my eyes wondering how much longer I have to wait. the doors open and I make a Bee line to Bob. I can’t believe it! He acts like we’ve never met my eyes get watery and wet while Bob Revisits Highway 61 for the 1870th time wondering how the hell he can memorize so many lines I guess if you play them a lot they get stuck which is probably how he got the Memphis Blues again since he stayed in MS a day too long hoping I don’t end up like Gypsy Lou lord knows I’ve paid my dews getting through Tangled up in Bob. all I did was Wiggle wiggle like a Gypsy Queen all dressed in Green Mr. JOnes pushed the chair from behind me and almost fell to my knees Then comes a swarm of staffers that tell me I gotta leave or they’ll call the police I gather my things and walk down that long lonely isle Some people were High 5ing me and smiling like I was part of the show. but man it sure felt like I just took a big blow that’s when I let out a terrible scream and Bob just continues to sing Ballad of a Thin Man to Mr. & Mrs. Jones for 1165th time. What good am I starts to come to my mind then I shut softly my watery eyes hoping the pangs of my sadness will pass but I end up breaking just like a little girl

Mike from Akron, Ohio

THANK YOU BOB AND BAND

Haven’t seen Bob in 20 years and am thankful Bob came to Akron.Beautiful theatre, but the sound mixing was terrible. Bob’s voice couldn’t complete with the guitars. The band sounded great and despite the other negative reviews on the subject, I’m glad that Bob has found a way to reinvent some of his classics. WAy too short of a show!

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.

Chuck Benge from Tucson, Arizona

ICON DYLAN

Sounded best in the three times i’ve Seen him since late 60’s. If you expected the Dylan of old and no change, get with it people. Band was great. Dylan on piano and harmonica great. Gonna take this to my grave. Thank you Bob Dylan!

Dave from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

GOOD SHOW!

Bob is still an excellent performer. If you was expecting the harmonica, guitar playing version you were disappointed. His voice is excellent these days and he still has his quirks that lets you know he is still Bob Dylan.

J RO from Denver, Colorado

IT'S DYLAN!

Better than we were expecting. His voice was pretty good, after warming up after a few songs. If you took this at concert value, taking away how this man has inspired the US music scene over decades, it was OK. Definitely not the best concert I've ever been to this year, but somehow, that isn't the reason for attending a Dylan concert. It's more about appreciating his legend. I won't ever go to another of his concerts, this was enough. Parts of the concert were weirdly like Bob Dylan doing karaoke trying to impersonate Bob Dylan. It was entertaining in a weird way. Bob really shone through in his up-beat rock and roll style songs, those were the peak and when his voice sounded most powerful. If you've always wanted to see Dylan, go see him on this tour. If you haven't, absolutely don't go.

Charles from South Bend, Indiana

GREAT EVENING IN THE BEND WITH BOB DYLAN

Enjoyed ever minute of the show, great mix of songs, tight band! So glad i went. The creativity of the american legend/poet still inspires me, thanks Bob Dylan!

from Washington, District of Columbia

BOB DYLAN AT DC ANTHEM

Dylan had a very tight band on 12/2 in DC, which played multiple riffs on each song, staying away from simply strumming chords. All beats were new and some were very infectious. If you came just to see a greatest hits show, you were sorely disappointed. Dylan's rewrite of any song's original beat is what I came for; I didn't come to hear a track like it was recorded on an album. His band seemed right out of Nashville, and Dylan played 2-3 songs from his Nashville Skyline album. Dylan looked fragile and frequently used (what I assume was) a bolted down mic stand for support when out front. Most of the night he hid behind a stand-up piano, which I would have rather have seen placed at a 90 degree angle to the stage. I didn't know most of his new song, but some of them had amazing boogie-woogie beats. Dylan is at his best when selecting a tour band and this one was fantastic. The sound was very balanced and clear. Just a great night.

Kyle from Tulsa, Oklahoma

THE NEVER ENDING ARTIST

My 6th Dylan show. I didn't give the show 5 stars only because I found it supremely disappointing that the city of Tulsa, which is houses the Dylan archives, did not fill the Tulsa Theater - maybe 80% sold. The first song served as the band's sound check, with Dylan's mic being way too low. The band seemed to hit its groove on the Rough and Rowdy Ways tracks, but for me the highlight was the complete reimagining of "Gotta Serve Somebody". Dylan takes great effort to keep reimagining his songs. To me, that's the great part of a Dylan show. I understand some folks want to hear a greatest hits concert with all the old familiar melodies. For myself, I love how creative the songs are arranged. The whole evening had a fantastic bluesy roadhouse vibe with a hint of spiritualism. Lots of older musicians just tour their old hits. Dylan turns 81 next month. It's beyond amazing that he's able to tour a completely new album and allow that new music to support 9 out of a 17 song setlist.

Bruce from Los Angeles, California

DYLAN OLD AND BEAUTIFUL

My wife & I saw Dylan last night at the Pantages. it was wonderful. I last saw him at the White Plains County Center in 1966 with Joan Baez opening for him. He has reimagined some classic songs. His latest version of “I’ll be Your Baby Tonight” resonates with decades of memories and reminds me of another Dylan’s growl to “rage against the dying of the light”. If you’re looking for golden oldies stay away, if you want to experience how our nation’s greatest troubadour and sometimes poet is not going gently into the night then run out to see him.

Barb from northern Illinois

GOTTA LOVE BOB!

Saw him at The Riverside Theater, a marvelous venue in Milwaukee. It was fantastic, but I was unhappy with the the sound for his vocals. Something was off - either you could barely hear him or it was much too much. I love his voice, this was not my first Bob show, but I was not thrilled with this aspect of the show's sound. Nonetheless, his piano playing was absolutely wonderful as was his singing. And how amazing - he played for an hour and forty-five minutes! SO impressed!

SJCL from Northeast, Connecticut

FABULOUS!

I last saw Bob about 20 years ago in Springfield, Mass at a time when he was clearly low-energy and was largely unintelligble. This time he was fantastic! Nonstop wonderful music, great projection,, (mostly) recognizable lyrics, a great choice of songs mixing old Dylan standards, new Dylan masterpieces such as Duquesne Whistle, and old American Songbook titles. Others have commented on the audience -- I was in the loge which had a largely appreciative though not always enthusiastic group of people.--- one of whom fell soundly asleep despite the very loud but clear sound system. Oh well, everyone gets what they need from a Dylan concert. Looking forward to seeing him again.

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