Should I see Bob Dylan in concert?

[GreatAmericanZero]

He's playing here on Friday and I have no plans. I'm a fan in the respect that I've liked everything I've heard and own "Highway 61 revisited", "Blonde on Blonde" and a "Greatest Hits"...I was thinking of buying the cheapest seat day of the show and mellow out just for the experience. But is it worth it for me to go? I hear he kinda sucks live...

[Sue_Bender]

He's really hit or miss these days.

If you've heard his voice on the last two records, you won't be shocked.

His growl is getting worse...and it's sort of depressing, actually.

I've seen him around 20 times in the last few years, but I haven't seen a strong show since 2003.

It's worth it for the experience.

I guess it depends on your expectations.

[MobCounty]

The shows are very hit or miss depending on how drunk he is. We walked out of one show it was so ridiculous. You could see a moment of history, or you could see a drunk jam session. I'd say if it was within a 30-45 minute drive, it could be interesting at least.

[TheGameHHH]

it's true, he's hit or miss. i saw him in 2005 and it was a total miss. i left really upset.

[Sue_Bender]

The shows are very hit or miss depending on how drunk he is. We walked out of one show it was so ridiculous. You could see a moment of history, or you could see a drunk jam session. I'd say if it was within a 30-45 minute drive, it could be interesting at least.


Unfortunately, he gave up drinking a few years back.

He doesn't have that excuse to fall back on.

[GreatAmericanZero]

The shows are very hit or miss depending on how drunk he is. We walked out of one show it was so ridiculous. You could see a moment of history, or you could see a drunk jam session. I'd say if it was within a 30-45 minute drive, it could be interesting at least.

yeah its 10mins away. Its just that the $60 I spend on a shitty seat (price would include surcharges and what not) I could be spending at booze at a bar nextdoor

[TheGameHHH]

yeah its 10mins away. Its just that the $60 I spend on a shitty seat (price would include surcharges and what not) I could be spending at booze at a bar nextdoor

yea but u can go to the bar next door any day you want. you cant see dylan every day.

[Furtherman]

Go. Go. Go. I've seen him twice in the past few years and each time it was great. His voice has improved greatly since the mid 90's... when he quit drinking... but I guess with any live concert, you take a risk. It's one worth taking.

[Hottub]

I have great memories of Dylan and the Heatbreakers at MSG.
I'd give it a shot. You can meet up with reillyluck beforehand.:innocent:

[Stankfoot]

Go. Go. Go. I've seen him twice in the past few years and each time it was great. His voice has improved greatly since the mid 90's... when he quit drinking... but I guess with any live concert, you take a risk. It's one worth taking.

I disagree - I think its mostly miss these days. Not because of his voice but because he changes the songs until they are unrecognizable. I saw him last year and every song sounded like the same mediocre rockabilly song. If I concentrated really hard I could figure out the song by recognizing only the lyrics ....

And I am a big Dylan fan - just never saw him live that I've enjoyed it.

I vote booze!

[GreatAmericanZero]

I have great memories of Dylan and the Heatbreakers at MSG.
I'd give it a shot. You can meet up with reillyluck beforehand.:innocent:

shes going to be in cincinnati? I've met her before

[midwestjeff]

Yes, yes you should.

[badorties]

i'd say go

but be prepared for nothing familiar -- even cherished, all time favorite songs will have little or no resemblance

and be prepared for the gaggle of middle-aged to gripe the whole show about how he doesn't sound like the cd

[bobrobot]

I'm gonna see him here in Vega$, Baby, on Labor Day, I can't wait!!! You should def go, the man is a living legend, he's the best U.S. song writer of the 2nd half of the 20th Century & beyond!!!

http://www.lib.utk.edu/news/music/images/dylan.jpg

[Enabler]

every song sounded like the same mediocre rockabilly song. If I concentrated really hard I could figure out the song by recognizing only the lyrics ....



Yeah, who wants to sit around and listen to Dylans lyrics :tongue:? If you're even debating it, dont go. Or you could just get drunk AT the Dylan show?

[OGC]

Unfortunately, he gave up drinking a few years back.

He doesn't have that excuse to fall back on.

Yeah, don't you remember Earl's story about Dylan drinking coffee because he gave up drinking. It was riveting radio.

[GreatAmericanZero]

Yeah, who wants to sit around and listen to Dylans lyrics :tongue:? If you're even debating it, dont go. Or you could just get drunk AT the Dylan show?

hmm. i think i should probably take the advice of the only other person whose screenname comes from a WEEN sideproject

[Enabler]

Yeah, who wants to sit around and listen to Dylans lyrics :tongue:? If you're even debating it, dont go. Or you could just get drunk AT the Dylan show?

hmm. i think i should probably take the advice of the only other person whose screenname comes from a WEEN sideproject

:thumbup:

[happytypinggirl]

He's playing here on Friday and I have no plans. I'm a fan in the respect that I've liked everything I've heard and own "Highway 61 revisited", "Blonde on Blonde" and a "Greatest Hits"...I was thinking of buying the cheapest seat day of the show and mellow out just for the experience. But is it worth it for me to go? I hear he kinda sucks live...

yes.














yes.













of course.


















dont be silly.


















do it.



















yes.















why are we still having this conversation? :)

[BlackSpider]

Yeah, don't you remember Earl's story about Dylan drinking coffee because he gave up drinking. It was riveting radio.

Is that the one where he couldn't figure out why everyone in the store was smoking,
and then he realized he was in a cigar store...

[Furtherman]

I disagree - I think its mostly miss these days. Not because of his voice but because he changes the songs until they are unrecognizable. I saw him last year and every song sounded like the same mediocre rockabilly song. If I concentrated really hard I could figure out the song by recognizing only the lyrics ....


and be prepared for the gaggle of middle-aged to gripe the whole show about how he doesn't sound like the cd

Just like in this thread. :thumbdown:

[drjoek]

yes.

yes.

of course.

dont be silly.


do it.


yes.


why are we still having this conversation? :)

Because Bob Dylan is a notoriously erratic performer on stage. He is a brilliant songwriter but an atrocious performer. It can be so bad that it is worth finding out a consensus in my opinion. Love Bob but I don't think I would see him again.

[weslank]

Noooooo

[BOY BOY]

just throw your cd's on and drop acid in your backyard.

[Kit the Eskimo]

I saw Dylan with my dad a few years back and to this day it's one of my favorite father/son events just because of how much my dad enjoyed the show. It was a great show, sounds like I was lucky to see a solid performance.

[reillyluck]

shes going to be in cincinnati? I've met her before

the only way i'll be at a bob dylan concert is with a shot gun.

i hate you tubs!!!!!!!

we can always hang out without the dylan. :wink:

[GreatAmericanZero]

the only way i'll be at a bob dylan concert is with a shot gun.

i hate you tubs!!!!!!!

we can always hang out without the dylan. :wink:

ok come to cincinnati. and bring a lot of pot because i have no connections over here

[Stankfoot]

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I rest my case ..................

[teej]

It's still Dylan. He might suck, but you're only out maybe $100 for tix, gas, beer, etc....

[bigredd]

I've seen him four or five times and they've all been good shows but one and it was in 1990ish. The last time I saw him was with Willie Nelson in the middle of a minor league ballpark tour and it was a great show. I'll see him in Tulsa a week from today and I'm pumped.

[Sue_Bender]

Just go see Dylan already!


Why gather votes for worldly experience?

I've seen some amazing Dylan shows...among a few poopers.


See him and if it stinks...regret your life...and his.


Please lock this stupid thread the fuck up.

[Gunner S]

wtf Dylan is alive?

im never even heard a dylan song, or liked folk music, or am even a fan of dylan


but isnt he going to die soon? you should probably see it before he does.

hes gonna die of something real soon

[midwestjeff]

wtf Dylan is alive?

im never even heard a dylan song, or liked folk music, or am even a fan of dylan

but isnt he going to die soon? you should probably see it before he does.

hes gonna die of something real soon

Let him die, in his footsteps, before he goes down under the ground.

[Gunner S]

Let him die, in his footsteps, before he goes down under the ground.

hey, im no cocksucker, but im no cocksucker

[Sue_Bender]

wtf Dylan is alive?

im never even heard a dylan song, or liked folk music, or am even a fan of dylan


but isnt he going to die soon? you should probably see it before he does.

hes gonna die of something real soon


You've made it so easy to measure your Douche-itude.

Sometimes celebrating ignorance isn't cool, hip, or groovy.

You've heard a Dylan song...

They've been covered by EVERYONE.

Knockin' on Heaven's Door? Never heard it?

I guess bragging about not being open to things is what we do when we're complacent...

and satisfied with close-mindedness.

Yay!

Bust out your Creed albums and rejoice!

[midwestjeff]

You've made it so easy to measure your Douche-itude.

Sometimes celebrating ignorance isn't cool, hip, or groovy.

You've heard a Dylan song...

They've been covered by EVERYONE.

Knockin' on Heaven's Door? Never heard it?

I guess bragging about not being open to things is what we do when we're complacent...

and satisfied with close-mindedness.

Yay!

Bust out your Creed albums and rejoice!

I want to fuck you so bad right now.

[Jennitalia]

i saw dylan open for the dead right before jerry died. he was ok, didnt do much for me. then again, i was trippin balls during his set and was able to enjoy myself once the dead came on. i liked that i was able to have the experience of seeing him and the dead.

[Sue_Bender]

I want to fuck you so bad right now.


I bet you say that to all...


Wait, this what you ALWAYS say to the gir....


I mean, EVERY BODY.

I want to choke you with queefs, Beautiful. :wub:

[Gunner S]

let me rephrase that, ive never heard DYLAN sing a song


besides, knockin on heavens door fucking blew. Bon Jovi sucked at it and so did GNR

just my opinion anyway, and i really dont fucking feel like listening to folk or really not when he went "electric".

[burrben]

dylan, mellencamp and nelson are doing a minor league ballpark tour

heres the dates (http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/04/24/dylan-mellencamp-and-nelson-line-up-2009-ballpark-tour/)

im gonna try to make the washington pa or the dayton show. think itll be a blast

[mikeyboy]

dylan, mellencamp and nelson are doing a minor league ballpark tour

Now you have to go!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q206/dennydoo_photo/nelson002.jpg

[epo]

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson without Mellencamp will be at Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 1st. Consider me there....and consider me happy that Johnny Cougar won't be there.

[paulisded]

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson without Mellencamp will be at Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 1st. Consider me there....and consider me happy that Johnny Cougar won't be there.

I completely agree! I wouldn't be able to sit through 5 minutes of little johnny cougar.

[epo]

I completely agree! I wouldn't be able to sit through 5 minutes of little johnny cougar.

John, Johnny or Johnny Cougar.....they all drive me insane.

[Earlshog]

John, Johnny or Johnny Cougar.....they all drive me insane.

Love John Cougar hate John Melloncamp

[BlackSpider]

I'll have to go see Dylan.
Allentown Coca-Cola park is 1/4 mile from my house...

[beachbum]

Why wouldn't you?Who cares if he is old,erratic,or past his prime?He's Bob Fucking Dylan!!!!!

I saw him years ago and you couldn't understand a word he said.He was fantastic!