August 10, 2011
Review by Oscar Montes
Another great show in Scranton! Really exciting beginning with Rainy day woman,
It ain’t me babe was the following, great performance! Things have change is
being played so great, I have to repeat that the new arrangements make it a
highlight! Bob’s been playing harp so intense last two nights; he did it again
tonight on TUIB, Highwater and specially in Mr. Jones.
Mississippi has been a new song on this tour and people just love it. Desolation
row was beautiful. What else should I say about Highway 61 Revisited? Every
night is an explosion! Simple twist was once again so sweet and so personal I
must say!
The Rock n’ roll songs Summer days and Thunder on the mountain were shaking!
People dancing all over the Toyota Pavilion!
The encore was just too good! I’ve heard several times Like a rolling stone, but
tonight’s was really special, I do not how to explain it, you just feel it and
people on Scranton felt it, great performance with Bob enjoying it indeed!
Watchtower as well, so much energy! Ok, tomorrow is a day-off and then we’ll
travel to Bethel NY for our 3er show of the season!
Oscar Montes
forever_young74@hotmail.com
Comments by Matthew Jacobson
This was my 16th Dylan show over the past 14 years But this show was not
about the music. Sure the new version of Mississippi was spectacular, and
Ballard of a Thin Man rocked. I decided to bring my 2 and a half year old son,
though I was uncertain as to how he would behave. Before the show began,
I bought a $50 6th row ticket from someone outside of the venue. While
Leon Russell played, we sat in the concession area, ate french fries, a coca cola,
and I sipped a Long Island Iced Tea.
Afterwards we made our way to our seats, and immeaditly the man behind us,
said to me, "I know you" I reconized him too, it was my first cousin, whom I had
not seen in nearly 20 years! He had also just bought his ticket in the parking
lot. Amazingly we both instantly reconized each other, and spent the show
chatting about our familes and lives. Hopefully we stay in touch after this
chance meeting. As far as my sons behavior, he LOVED the show, he smiled,
danced, clapped his hands, and enjoyed it when I sat him on my shoulder. He kept
asking me, "What this song about" my reply to him was life. He did not
understand my answer, so I would tell him things he could relate to like, papas
house, the swimming pool etc, Finally during All Along the Watchtower he said to
me, this the song about Bob Dylan. Yes son, Bob Dylan played the song about Bob
Dylan
Comments by Glenn Hertzler
I am a long time Bob fan just seeing my 90th show with my youngest son who is
26. He has seen Bob 8 times with me. The entire family seeing Bob in Cork
Ireland a few years ago, very special . We both enjoyed the show very much,
including Leon Russell , great opening act. Bob is giving it his all, just wish
the shows would have a few different songs in the mix. I have seen a lot of
shows over the last 8-10 years almost all have been exceptional. I guess at 70
just to have Bob returning to our area as often as he does is remarkable so I
guess I can't complain about the set list. He is giving us great shows to
remember , going out front really nice. Phila next week ,will hope for a few
different songs. Fans old and new won't be disappointed. Ballad Of A Thin Man
worth the price of admission, incredible. Thank's Bob for staying on the road ,
may you stay FOREVER YOUNG!
Glenn Hertzler
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