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| lotsajizz |
Uncasville, Connecticut
Mohegan Sun Casino
Arena
June 27, 2007
1. Cat's In The Well (Bob on electric guitar, Donnie on violin, Stu on Stratocaster)
2. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
(Bob on electric guitar, Donnie on lap steel, Stu on acoustic guitar, Tony on standup bass)
3. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
(Bob on electric guitar, Donnie on lap steel, Stu on Stratocaster)
4. It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
(Bob on electric guitar, Donnie on violin, Stu on acoustic guitar)
5. To Ramona (Bob on electric guitar, Donnie on electric mandolin,
Stu on acoustic guitar, Tony on standup bass)
6. Rollin' And Tumblin'
(Bob on keyboard, Donnie on electric mandolin, Denny on slide guitar, Stu on acoustic guitar)
7. Moonlight
(Bob on keyboard, Donnie on electric mandolin, Stu on acoustic guitar, Tony on standup bass)
8. 'Til I Fell In Love With You
(Bob on keyboard and harp, Donnie on lap steel, Stu on Stratocaster)
9. Just Like A Woman
(Bob on keyboard and harp, Donnie on pedal steel, Stu on acoustic guitar)
10. Highway 61 Revisited (Bob on keyboard, Donnie on lap steel, Stu on Stratocaster)
11. Ballad Of A Thin Man
(Bob on keyboard and harp, Donnie on lap steel, Stu on Stratocaster)
12. Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again
(Bob on keyboard, Donnie on pedal steel, Stu on acoustic guitar)
13. Spirit On The Water
(Bob on keyboard and harp, Donnie on pedal steel, Stu on acoustic guitar, Tony on standup bass)
14. Summer Days
(Bob on keyboard, Donnie on pedal steel, Stu on Telecaster, Tony on standup bass)
15. Blowin' In The Wind
(Bob on keyboard, Donnie on violin, Stu on acoustic guitar, Tony on standup bass)
(encore)
16. Thunder On The Mountain
(Bob on keyboard, Donnie on lap steel, Stu on acoustic guitar)
17. All Along The Watchtower
(Bob on keyboard, Donnie on lap steel, Stu on acoustic guitar)
Fine show in the phantasmagoria that is the Mohegan Sun Casino.....warmed up with Grey Goose martinis at the bat watching the Sox game--had to leave after 9 innings as we had already missed the opening act. Bob came on about 8:15 or so and played his usual 2 hour set. Not a word to the crowd or even a nod until the band intros. He played harmonica on 3-4 songs and the setlist was heavy on personal favorites. The band is tighter and tighter each time out. Bob even let the crowd take over the 'Just Like A Woman' chorus for a few bars before relapsing into his usual 'you will not be able to sing along with me!' stance. Fun time, as always--see him before this national treasure stops touring!
some other reviews....
Dylan Re-Invents Himself Again
And Mr. Dylan had a few surprises for me, too. Perhaps, I should note I've come
to expect surprises from Bob. He is continually refining his act so by the time he
comes around again to the East Coast in his "never-ending tour," it is an almost
completely different act.
I was shocked, shocked, when he came out on stage playing the electric guitar.
After several years on the keyboards, I thought he had completely retired from
using the instrument. And with some regret. I always thought Bob played a
pretty good guitar, and his efforts on the keyboards always seemed to be
drowned out by the rest of the band.
So, Bob was very versatile last night. He played several songs on the guitar, went
back to the keyboards, and then, as usual, played several piercing accompaniments
on the harmonica as well.
Now, any veteran of Dylan concerts knows that Bob doesn't just repeat his songs
as they appear on the albums. He's always changing the arrangements so sometimes
all you recognize is the lyrics, as they are set to an entirely different, but usually
appropriate, melody, with just a hint of the original tune.
Of course, Bob would use this strategy on his well-known songs. He usually played
the newer songs from Under the Red Sky, Time Out of Mind, and the latest album,
Modern Times, straight up. After all, it was too much to ask the audience to
re-interpret them, too, since people weren't as familiar with them. Well, last night,
Bob varied everything.
He started with "Cat's In The Well," on the electric guitar as mentioned previously,
and blew through three other songs including a fantastic, "It's Alright, Ma (I'm
Only Bleeding)." You could tell it was a good audience when they gave an early
hail of approval upon recognizing his second song, "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right."
I was at a previous concert at Mohegan Sun where people just sat on their hands
for the entire concert. Not last night.
Typically, at almost every Dylan concert in the past few years, Dylan seems to have
changed his act, dropping his disdain for the audience and really giving 110 percent
for an excellent show. These days, the audience is always buzzing by the time the
concert comes to an end.
Anyway, there always seems to come a point when Dylan totally enthralls the
audience, and they stay rapt for the rest of the concert.
He began to do it with a beautiful rendition of "Ramona," a melodic piece not
often played at concerts. But last night it came a little later than usual, when he
played "Just Like a Woman." Dylan delayed the key refrain, "just like a woman,"
and sang it a syncopated half-beat late. But meanwhile, the audience sang it early,
where it should normally be. By the end of the song, the entire audience was
participating, and Dylan was nodding us along, playing conductor. So, we'd all sing
"just like a woman," and while we were singing it, Dylan came in a few beats late.
It was the best audience participation I've ever seen at a Dylan concert.
The rest of the concert took off from there. Dylan sang a classic "Highway 61
Revisited," and he seemed to have become energized by the audience's reaction.
His piercing twang was in full voice, and there was not a hint of any hoarseness.
It was the old Dylan of the 60s. "Ballad of a Thin Man" followed in an excellent
re-arrangement, and when "Summer Days" finally came around, I assumed it was
the end of the concert. Dylan typically ends with this song, but he threw yet
another curveball last night. He didn't leave the stage this time and followed with
"Blowin' in the Wind." I haven't heard him play this song for many years, since his
last concert at Madison Square Garden, when he had still been playing electric
guitar. I don't think I have to go into the significance of this regarding the war in
Iraq.
Dylan is relevant and standing up to comment on our society again. As if he ever
lost relevance. At the end of the song, the audience exploded. Then, the job
complete, the band left the stage. People howled, stamped their feet, and there
was general mayhem. In a 21st century twist, instead of holding up lit matches or
lighters for an encore, as they did when Dylan provided social commentary during
the 60s, people held up the lights in their cell phones instead.
Need I say more? The encore went by in a blur, and there were no further
incidents as I pondered the concert on my way home.
Review by Susan
Unbelievable! Bob is in excellent form. He leads this band with a
look, a tip of his hat or a wave of his hand and they respond. The
Larry Campbell band may have looked better, but these guys are rockin'
out! They are so tight. Gone are the days when it took 4 bars of music
to figure out what the song was. Highlights for me: Moonlight, Til I
Fell, Just like a Woman***, Spirit and Blowin' in the Wind and a rocking
Thunder. We got 17 instead of 16 in an unusual setlist. Bob's
articulate phrasing and bouncing behind his keyboard made for a very
special night. I'm a little hoarse from shouting WOOT! all night.
Thanks, Bob and the Band!
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| Saint Sway |
Donnie Heron is God |
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| Martha |
I am delighted with all the reviews...and await "with bells on" the Kansas City show!
:-) |
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| Martha |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
Donnie Heron is God
Indeed!
But who is in the photo shaking hands with DLR?
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| Saint Sway |
quote:
Martha wrote:
Indeed!
But who is in the photo shaking hands with DLR?
?????
thats not Diamond Dave! Its Egon!!! |
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| lotsajizz |
John Ratzenberger? |
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| Martha |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
thats not Diamond Dave! Its Egon!!!
Oh ummmm Yeah, yeah I can see that...ooopsy my mistake! LOL But I did just get new corrective lenses.
So, who's next to egon?
xxoo,
Martha |
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| Saint Sway |
quote:
Martha wrote:
Oh ummmm Yeah, yeah I can see that...ooopsy my mistake! LOL But I did just get new corrective lenses.
So, who's next to egon?
xxoo,
Martha
Ju's uncle? |
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| glencar |
I think it's a Shidobbeeeean because i see that familiar fake backstage pass around his neck & they all have those things. |
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| Saint Sway |
quote:
glencar wrote:
I think it's a Shidobbeeeean because i see that familiar fake backstage pass around his neck & they all have those things.
ha!
howe ghey... no wonder Pug is "one of them" |
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| Martha |
I want a fake backstage pass! |
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| Saint Sway |
quote:
Martha wrote:
I want a fake backstage pass!
are you willing to earn it? |
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| mojoman |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
are you willing to earn it?
funny!!! |
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| glencar |
quote:
Martha wrote:
I want a fake backstage pass!
Seriously? I'll send you mine if I can find it. I think it's in the agrage. To be honest, I might have tossed it. BTW I taped that Springsteen in Dublin off PBS. This time I did it successfully! Let me know if you'd like it. There is a pledge thing in the beginning... |
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| Saint Sway |
has anyone else noticed today that someone swiped a few keys off of glencars keyboard?
or
has anyone else oticed today hat someone swiped a few keys off of lencars eyboard? |
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| glencar |
LOL I'm just a ad ditor...Most good posters have at least one fault... |
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| glencar |
BTW Luke Skywalker, you are now closing in on 10K! You mustfeel exhilirated. |
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| Martha |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
are you willing to earn it?
Dunno?
Did you earn yours? |
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| Martha |
quote:
glencar wrote:
Seriously? I'll send you mine if I can find it. I think it's in the agrage. To be honest, I might have tossed it. BTW I taped that Springsteen in Dublin off PBS. This time I did it successfully! Let me know if you'd like it. There is a pledge thing in the beginning...
Garage? LOL Don't bother unless you need a reason to go out there and dig about. :-)
I'd LOVE a copy of THE BOSS. What can I do for you? I have goodies ready to post out in case of just such emergenices!
Thanks darlin'!
xxoo,
Martha |
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| glencar |
Surprise me! I already have your addy so I'll get it out in tomorrow's mail. |
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| Saint Sway |
quote:
glencar wrote:
BTW Luke Skywalker, you are now closing in on 10K! You mustfeel exhilirated.
too early to call, as I'm constantly on the verge of banishment |
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| glencar |
From here or shidobbbbeeeee? |
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| Saint Sway |
quote:
glencar wrote:
From here or shidobbbbeeeee?
c'mon! Do you really think I would bother.... oh never mind |
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| Martha |
quote:
glencar wrote:
Surprise me! I already have your addy so I'll get it out in tomorrow's mail.
Consider it done! Thanks sweetie!
xxoo,
Martha |
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| glencar |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
c'mon! Do you really think I would bother.... oh never mind
LOL |
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| fireontheplatter |
he is set to play here in..bethel woods...soon
i do not have tickets...but his bobness is the shit.
bless the man
everybody say ow |
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| Martha |
quote:
fireontheplatter wrote:
he is set to play here in..bethel woods...soon
i do not have tickets...but his bobness is the shit.
bless the man
everybody say ow
Bless the man and ow indeed....are you gonna get yourself a ticket? |
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| fireontheplatter |
quote:
Martha wrote:
Bless the man and ow indeed....are you gonna get yourself a ticket?
no...most likely not
i'll be ther in spirit
bob dylan is one of the best...if not THE best
everybody say ow |
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| Martha |
quote:
fireontheplatter wrote:
no...most likely not
i'll be ther in spirit
bob dylan is one of the best...if not THE best
everybody say ow
You mean like "spirit" on the water? :-)
Sorry to hear you won't be making the gig.
BTW, Stephen was GREAT last night and the Boulder Theater (built in 1935) is a wonderful venue....the sound ROCKS in that art-deco madness!
peace out,
Martha |
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| wisertime |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
Donnie Heron is God
No, Larry Campbell is God, I just listened to 06-26 Florence show, I really miss this guy. I'll always listen to Dylan's music but I really can't support his actual band anymore. Right now I'll listen to Phil Lesh & Friends Feat. Larry Campbell & Chris Robinson, House Of Blues - Atlantic City 12-10-2005, I'll feel better. Sorry .. |
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