Bob Dylan
Rough And Rowdy Ways
03-18-2024
Crown Theatre
Fayetteville, NC
Captured from Sec 103 Row Z Seat 1 DFC
Sony PCM-M10 Linear PCM Recorder (internal mics, auto levels, high-sensitivity mic setting) > Audacity (FLAC 6) > DIME > you
First off: a hearty THANK YOU to fellow Dimers badpainter, subtr83, dankrass, and chrisgratz on providing some guidance to help relieve my angst about the whole Yonder process... I've never been coerced to use these pouches before, and they helped set me straight on getting my Sony into the venue. And yes, it was as simple as it always is.
Invited my youngest daughter (she's 22) to her first Bob-Ness show tonight in Fayetteville, about 75 miles south of our home in Chapel Hill. She was thrilled to join me and we had such a great evening being together in the presence of greatness. Much respect to Bob for his return to the South this spring, and I am grateful that he still wants to please his fans after all the years and miles... long may you run Bobby Z!
Standard, well-worn concert hall build in 1967 as part of the larger "Crown Complex" sharing the grounds with an Expo Center and Ballroom in this primary military town. Easy ride from Chapel Hill and zero issues parking or getting into the venue in short order. My last-minute Stubhub purchase had us in the center orchestra section almost in the back, but on the aisle. Luckily, there was minimal fuss letting people pass during the performance. More on that in a minute.
We were under the balcony overhang and I feel like that gave this capture a fuller sound. This go-around on the mostly same songs I saw in 2022 did not allow for much - if any - soloing from the accompanying musicians and the arrangements were somewhat stark compared to when I saw him last in Charlotte (with my oldest daughter in tow for HER first Bob show!). Bob was much more prominent in the mix on his piano this time so that was probably the desired affect this tour. Bob also played a robust harmonica a few times, much to delight of his patrons. He was also much more "visible" than the last show I saw in 2022 - standing on many songs and making a few attempts to acknowledge the crowd's hardy applause between songs.
As is well-noted by now, pretty much every tune has a new arrangement this tour... I was hoping to see the pace pick up on at least Gotta Serve Somebody but alas, Bob seems to want to keep the reins on the sound pretty tight, and I didn't ever really feel the band reach a gallop and soar.. but it was all poignant and lovely and Bob is still banging away so there's that :-)
One interesting note on the audience... I cannot remember a time I've gone to ANY seated concert where there were as many people walking up and down and through the aisle during the show. I was incredulous that on virtually EVERY song, there were at least 5-10 people getting up, scooting down their row and up and down the aisle throughout the entire floor. It became so distracting, not to mention getting blocked by people in the rows in front of us. It even became comical about an hour into the performance when my daughter and I just looked at each other like "WTF is happening with all these people moving around!?" Luckily, I only needed to stand up for people leaving my row one time, and they didn't return. Otherwise, the crowd was somewhat ROUGH and ROWDY so you'll probably hear some close-talking, whistles, and folks attempting to clap along as the band played, painfully.
Setlist (thank you boblinks):
1. Watching The River Flow (Bob on baby grand piano)
2. Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I'll Go Mine) (Bob on baby grand piano)
3. I Contain Multitudes (Bob on baby grand piano)
4. False Prophet (Bob on baby grand piano)
5. When I Paint My Masterpiece (Bob on baby grand piano)
6. Black Rider (Bob on baby grand piano)
7. My Own Version of You (Bob on baby grand piano)
8. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (Bob on baby grand piano)
9. Crossing The Rubicon (Bob on baby grand piano)
10. To Be Alone With You (Bob on baby grand piano and harp)
11. Key West (Philosopher Pirate) (Bob on baby grand piano)
12. Gotta Serve Somebody (Bob on baby grand piano and harp)
13. I've Made Up My Mind To Give Myself To You (Bob on baby grand piano)
14. Big River (song by Johnny Cash)(Bob on baby grand piano)
15. Mother of Muses (Bob on baby grand piano)
16. Goodbye Jimmy Reed (Bob on baby grand piano)
17. Band introductions
18. Every Grain of Sand (Bob on baby grand piano)
Bob Dylan - piano, harp
Tony Garnier - electric and standup bass
Jerry Pentecost - drums
Bob Britt - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Doug Lancio - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Donnie Herron - violin, electric mandolin, pedal steel, lap steel
As always, do whatever you want with this capture except sell it because that ain't cool.. Your comments are always appreciated!
Enjoy!