Friday night I went to see Bob Dylan in concert. For those of you that don't know I am a huge Bob Dylan fan and it's safe to say that Friday night was one of the greatest nights of my life. Before the show some friends and I caught the train into Boston and got a quick bite to eat at a pizza joint located near the train station. We actually ended up getting their at the perfect time, as a Celtics game was taking place the same night and green clad fans poured their way right after we found our seats.
Once we killed some time eating pizza and traversed our way through the gathering lines of people, we began to walk to the subway for another short trip to get within walking distance of the theater of the concert. As we walked the theater came into view and I immediately became like a little kid on Christmas morning. I was filled with anticipation of seeing one of my favorite musicians live for the first time in my life.
As we walked through the entrance of the theater I was stunned at how elegant the theater looked. There were grand ceiling portraits and stone statues projecting in and out of the walls. After admiring the appearance of the theater we worked out way up the stairs to our seats. I ordered the tickets online and got balcony seating and as soon as we got to our seats I had no worries what so ever. Our seats were fairly close to the edge of the balcony and overlooked the stage at the perfect angle. Next came to waiting game. Since we arrived about fifteen minutes early to make sure we had no seating problems we eagerly awaited Dylan to come on stage.
After a few minutes of waiting the lights dimmed and the announcer introduced Bob Dylan. When he walked on stage roaring applause erupted throughout the theater and then the show began. He kicked off the show with a song off of my favorite Dylan album, Blonde on Blonde, Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat. As the night went on I had goosebumps throughout the entire show. The harmonics of the theater was excellent and the band sounded great and Dylan was spot on.
The set list was comprised of a good mix of older and newer songs, with classics like Just Like A Woman and new songs off of his most recent album, like Beyond Here Lies Nothin'. For those interested check below for the complete selection of songs played. My favorite song of the show had to be either Just Like A Woman or Ballad Of A Thin Man. His rendition of Just Like A Woman was so different than the album and it was very good, that's what makes a Dylan concert so great, you will never hear the same version of a song. Ballad Of A Thin Man was eerily dark and elegant at the same time with Dylan standing at the microphone enchanting the audience with each lyric sung.
As the night winded down I was left utterly shocked at how amazing the performance was overall. I had a great time out in the city with my friends and got to see my musical idol in person for the first time in my life. If there are any other Bob Dylan fans on Giant Bomb (I know there are a few of you out there) I highly recommend getting out and seeing him in concert.
Thanks for reading.
Edit: Someone was also at this concert uploaded audio of the entire concert onto Youtube.
Once we killed some time eating pizza and traversed our way through the gathering lines of people, we began to walk to the subway for another short trip to get within walking distance of the theater of the concert. As we walked the theater came into view and I immediately became like a little kid on Christmas morning. I was filled with anticipation of seeing one of my favorite musicians live for the first time in my life.
The ceiling above us.
As we walked through the entrance of the theater I was stunned at how elegant the theater looked. There were grand ceiling portraits and stone statues projecting in and out of the walls. After admiring the appearance of the theater we worked out way up the stairs to our seats. I ordered the tickets online and got balcony seating and as soon as we got to our seats I had no worries what so ever. Our seats were fairly close to the edge of the balcony and overlooked the stage at the perfect angle. Next came to waiting game. Since we arrived about fifteen minutes early to make sure we had no seating problems we eagerly awaited Dylan to come on stage.
The show begins.
After a few minutes of waiting the lights dimmed and the announcer introduced Bob Dylan. When he walked on stage roaring applause erupted throughout the theater and then the show began. He kicked off the show with a song off of my favorite Dylan album, Blonde on Blonde, Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat. As the night went on I had goosebumps throughout the entire show. The harmonics of the theater was excellent and the band sounded great and Dylan was spot on.
The set list was comprised of a good mix of older and newer songs, with classics like Just Like A Woman and new songs off of his most recent album, like Beyond Here Lies Nothin'. For those interested check below for the complete selection of songs played. My favorite song of the show had to be either Just Like A Woman or Ballad Of A Thin Man. His rendition of Just Like A Woman was so different than the album and it was very good, that's what makes a Dylan concert so great, you will never hear the same version of a song. Ballad Of A Thin Man was eerily dark and elegant at the same time with Dylan standing at the microphone enchanting the audience with each lyric sung.
Dylan at the keyboard.
As the night winded down I was left utterly shocked at how amazing the performance was overall. I had a great time out in the city with my friends and got to see my musical idol in person for the first time in my life. If there are any other Bob Dylan fans on Giant Bomb (I know there are a few of you out there) I highly recommend getting out and seeing him in concert.
Set List
- Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
- Girl From the North Country
- Beyond Here Lies Nothin'
- Just Like A Woman
- High Water (for Charlie Patton)
- I Feel A Change Comin' On
- Cold Irons Bound
- Spirit on the Water
- Honest With Me
- Workingman's Blues #2
- Highway 61 Revisited
- Ain't Talkin'
- Thunder on the Mountain
- Ballad Of A Thin Man
- Like A Rolling Stone
- Jolene
- All Along The Watchtower
Goodnight!
Thanks for reading.
Edit: Someone was also at this concert uploaded audio of the entire concert onto Youtube.
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