October 24, 2010
Review by John Condon
Bob and the band played an excellent show for all assembled at the
University of Northern Iowa's McLeod Center. This is a smallish basketball
arena, and it was perfect for my 18th Bob show. Any ticket in the hall would
have been great, but our group got really lucky and scored tickets directly
in front of the drums and fifty feet back. The sound was very clear, and at
times too loud, but that's what the good lord made earplugs for. Bob was on.
We heard great performances of Tryin' To Get To Heaven, High Water, Tangled
Up In Blue, and especially Ballad of a Thin Man. Because this site is mostly
visited by diehard fans, I really have to mention the new theatrical
backdrops. While the band played as usual, profiles of Bob were cast on the
backdrop, sometimes images in real time, and these simple theatrics were
surpisingly moving. The backdrops also included what looked like a diner or
school bus during Ballad of a Thin Man, and what looked like a backdrop of
either the Eiffel Tower or a bridge during High Water. Another song featured
a view of the band from above, cast on the back screen, original and cool.
The backdrops and lighting were particularly effective when Bob took the mic
at center stage. Three cheers for the theatrics!
See this tour!
John Condon
Decorah, Iowa
Review by Ken Gratton
My 5th Dylan show since 1996. Its true his voice is not as strong as it
once was, but the delivery was fantastic, much more about telling the story
of the song. Hwy 61 rocked your face off as it always does. I thought the
highpoint of the evening was Workingman Blues. It was soft and beautiful,
better than the album version. Blind Willie was great too, Bob was
standing front and center and he looked like a singer from the 30's. Very
cool.
Another great experience for me. Of course if you were looking for the
70's or 80's Bob you would have been disappointed and some folks did leave
early. To bad for them, they just don't get it. Oh yes, don't forget the
band. Intently watching Bob for cues, Tony and George laughing often, I'm
guessing that's Bob doing some improv and all. All in all, Bob Dylan is a
true artist and poet. Love you Bob.
Ken Gratton
Dubuque, Iowa
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