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Jonothan Cullinane's avatar

"Hell you probably could’ve shot me in the back during the set and I’d’ve had no idea."

Best concert review I've ever read.

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ROBERT CATALIOTTI's avatar

Thanks for the rundown of the set. Two points on Willie McTell. He was not a Delta blues artist. He is generally considered a Piedmont style guitarist. He may have been able to detect some light but was likely born blind.

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Nancy Cobb's avatar

Saw your excellent presentation on Willie Mc Tell in Tulsa. I hope Bob keeps it in the setlist long enough for me to see it in Brussels!

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Adger Ross's avatar

Thanks for that great review Bea. I was in Alpharetta Friday night. First time I saw Dylan was in '78 and many times since. In the last few years, I hit Ashville, Athens and also Outlaw last year. Friday's show was one of the best. As mentioned, even the audience around me was in to the show and respectful.

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Noel M's avatar

Great point about the receptivity of a crowd like this - many of them not even here to see Bob. They don't have the expectations we Bobheads might.

That's a cool immersion into the lyrics of "To Ramona" and their meaning to you. I loved finally getting to hear it, at the Alpharetta show.

Also, enjoyed the song by your band in the link. The video has a 'Shadow Kingdom' vibe of which I think Dylan would approve.

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chazread's avatar

Great review. A beautiful experience, so beautifully shared Bea – thanks to you (and to Ray for making it all happen). Looking forward to Friday’s show at Jones Beach and a couple of September shows in NJ.

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Caryn Rose's avatar

this is my favorite review i've read this year!

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ROBERT CATALIOTTI's avatar

Thanks for the comment on my BWM presentation at World of Bob Dylan. I saw the Outlaw set in Memphis last month. The BWM is a highlight. I'm heading to Paris for a show this fall. I think he'll likely go back to the Rough & Rowdy setlist - but BWM may find its way onto it!

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