October 19, 2012
Review by Michael Lederman
Last Thoughts On Dylan By The Bay
Ted Williams, perhaps the greatest MLB hitter of all-time, wrote a book
called The Science of Hitting. I contend that, at 71 years of age, Bob
Dylan should write a book called The Science of Entertaining. Now, before
you stop reading, let me make my argument. There are musicians that bring
obvious gifts to the stage...Bono-the master showman, a preacher that
works an audience like no other. Bruce, gifted as a musician, singer,
songwriter and a performer with no physical limitations or "off" switch.
And then there is Bob...awkward, mysterious, not the greatest guitarist
and no Keith Jarrett on the ivories. Bob, a man whose voice at 71 is more
Waits than Waits more gravel than a country road. But....man can the guy
put on a show! Each night 5 of the 15 songs are rotated out with
precision, and 5 new tunes from a hat filled with what...70-80 songs this
band is prepared to play, are tossed in and reinvented-reimagined by this
magical, mystical, one of a kind American classic. And what about the 10
staples on this tour? See more than one show and leave amazed at how each
night this band of gypsies finds a new riff a new jam to create an
interpretation of a familiar song that is fresh and special...just a
unique, one of a kind moment. Highlights last night...Make You Feel My
Love, Shelter From The Storm and- a beautiful, crisp Desolation Row.
Bob, thanks for 40 years of thrills and chills. The only thing missing
this time around were the juggling midgets and a scantily clad fire
swallower. You are The Man!!
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