September 20, 2007
Review by Russ Heldman
The great Bob Dylan revival continued in full swing, not missing a bang of
momentum from the Jack White induced glory which resounded from
the night before. From the better than usual "Cats" which opened all the
way to the balmy sweet closer "Released," the new Modern Times Revue kept
pace with the euphoria which bursted from the night before. If Jack White
had chosen not to show up again, we could have walked away more than
pleased by the energy Dylan displayed all night in the robust performances
of such usual suspects, "High Water,' "Ain't Talkin'," "Tangled," "Lay,
Lady, Lay" and a hellfire and brimstone rendition of "Ballad of a Thin
Man." And we would especially be singing the praises of Donnie Herron who
more than punctuated and informed each song with extraordinary
instrumental paintings......BUT Jack returned and brought "One More Cup Of
Coffee" back from the dead, a song which seems to have been crippled and
buried away after the Dead performances in 1987. The song clearly
experienced a revival rich in moaning and earthy sound complimented nicely
by the violin of Herron which was very reminiscent of the Rolling Thunder
genre of Scarlet Rivera. Then Jack gave a head-fake toward "From A Buick
6" and unveiled "Outlaw Blues" which cooked notches hotter than the old
"Summer Days" jams done by Campbell- Sexton team in 2002. Even Bob grinned
long and sincere as he punch-fisted Jack in appreciation for Jack's
bringing this treasure all back home with a Jimmy Page like performance. A
great follow-up to a greater first night. I believe Nashville is finally
satisfied with Bob Dylan.
Russ Heldman
Click Here to return to the Main Page |
page by Bill Pagel
billp61@execpc.com
Current Tour Guide |
Older Tour Guides |
Bob Links Page |
Songs Performed |
Set Lists by Date |
Set Lists by Location |
Cue Sheets |