Review by Tom Burke
Last night (April 6, 2026), the crew of Artemis II set the record for traveling the farthest from Earth
as they soared beyond the moon, meanwhile, Bob Dylan's 16 song set at the Louisville Palace
Theatre put the packed house, based on their boisterous reception to the show, in their own orbit
over the moon.
While the band played a brief instrumental introduction, Dylan sauntered on stage wearing an off
white hooded parka, otherwise dressed in black, which given backlit stage, gave him the look and
the silhouette of a hip hop artist one third his age. Dylan took a seat at the electric keyboard set
at centerstage albeit 20 feet back from the stage front. Dylan was flanked by Tony Garnier on
bass to his immediate right, Anton Fig on drums to his immediate left, and acoustic guitarists Bob
Britt and Doug Lancio slightly stage forward on his right and left respectively forming a compact
arc around Dylan.
Dylan remained at the electric keyboard for the duration of the concert, primarily seated, though
occasionally standing during several songs when riffing on the piano or emphatically delivering a
key lyric or phrase in a song.
The show opened with an upbeat version of To Be Alone With You followed by a complete
mood shift with an effective but dirge like Man In The Long Black Coat.
This leg of the RRW tour includes several of the same songs from the album as in earlier legs but
tonight they were given a much different sound with the acoustic guitars, and Dylan's lighter,
more whimsical, and breezy singing and vocal delivery.
Highlights of the show included a strong and emphatic Love Sick, an extended rockabilly electric
keyboard fill on Goodbye Jimmy Reed, a heartfelt version of I Can Tell, and an enthusiastic and
fun rendition of Eddie Cochran's classic Nervous Breakdown.
The night concluded with Every Grain of Sand as has become the custom and tradition
throughout the 4 plus years of the RRW tour, and provided one final highlight with Dylan
playing the harp.
At the show's end, the packed house roared its approval and appreciation and Dylan seemed
pleased with the reception, as he uncharacteristically walked alone to the very front of
centerstage, paused, and a gave a wave of acknowledgement to the cheering crowd before
exiting. It was a magical moment, an unexpected bonus, and a memorable exclamation point
closing out another great show and night.
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