July 17, 2009
Review by Steve
It’s good to see Bob playing some guitar and at least half facing the
audience when he’s on keyboard. In the darkness between songs you can see
him shuffling papers in the glow of the little light over his keyboard.
Is he finally having a little trouble remember all those lyrics? He's in
great singing form, full of feeling but never overdone.
Everyone in the band in black coats and black hats, except Dylan in a
white flat brimmed number, sequins on his shirt collar, sparkles on his
guitar and a glittering ring on each hand. The haphazard shows of the 80s
are a distant memory. These days even the wardrobe is worked out - to
great effect.
What sinks in after a while is what an incredible band this is, anchored
by Garnier and Recile. Donnie Herron never takes his eyes off Dylan’s
hands. There are all sorts of intricate things happening around a groove
that’s as solid as Vermont granite. Dylan’s got the keyboard set to
‘organ’ and it adds a lot to the band’s sound. In one earlier review
someone says guitarists Kimball and Freeman aren’t any good because
they’re not taking solos. This band isn’t about solos. Compared to these
guys, Mellencamp’s band is just a showy rock ‘n roll cliché.
In my mind nothing beats the band that had Charlie Sexton and Larry
Campbell and the sets that opened acoustically – but in 30 years of seeing
Dylan, this was a helluva good show.
This was my first Willie sighting. It was great be in the presence of
such a wonderful soul and great songwriter. He finished with Moonlight in
Vermont. Nice touch.
Did I mention Mellencamp? Oh, yea. I did.
Steve in Vermont
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