| Reviews Bremen, Germany OBV Arena October 25, 2026 |
Review by Ap A
The Bob show took place amidst a lively and exuberant fairground, right
in front of the OVB Arena at the Bürgerweide Bremen Germany.
The bright, flickering fairground lights reflected into the arena hall.
But suddenly, the house lights dimmed to a soft, diffused glow, and the
stage lighting took on an atmospheric quality. The sounds and flashing
lights of the fair vanished. The band appeared, and the opening notes
filled the venue.
Then, "His Bobness" stepped onto the stage, draped in an oversized black
hoodie with the hood pulled up over his head.
Was it a fear of excessive stage volume, a precaution against a
treacherous draft that might cause a cold, a desire to remain unseen by
the fans—or perhaps just a personal quirk? Who’s to say? He remains as
mysterious as ever.
The sound was clear and pleasant. The opening track, "Watching the River
Flow," sounded familiar, though Dylan’s voice needed a moment to warm
up.
The band, however, sounded excellent from the start. By the time they
reached "Love Sick," Bob’s voice had found its footing, allowing for a
truly convincing rendition of "It Ain’t Me, Babe." The band played with
precision and passion, placing the emphasis in every song exactly where
Bob wanted it.
"Crossing the Rubicon" featured a magnificent solo by Mike Seal—it
sounded just like Buddy Holly’s Stratocaster: crystal clear and
sparkling.
Real highlights included "Girl from the North Country," which Bob sang
with great feeling and subtlety, as well as "Black Rider," "Under the
Red Sky," and "I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You." The closing
track, "I Shall Be Released," was delivered with passion, Bob’s voice
sounding strong and clear.
It is truly impressive for an 84-year-old artist to remain so full of
music and so eager to share it with his fans. Bravo!
I had a highly entertaining evening and thoroughly enjoyed Bob and his
band—something I’ve been doing since the 1960s, back when he first
started out in Greenwich Village, New York. That spans a vast amount of
time, filled with changes, innovations, and new challenges. Every era of
Bob’s career has its own rewards—this one included.
The Arena lights came back on, the concert was over, and everyone headed
out to the fairground.
I wish him continued good health and a lot more wonderful performances!
ApA
The Netherlands
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