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MAY 28, 2010 (2) Athens, Greece. First show of the tour, but a horrible, unlistenable taping
MARCH 11, 2010 (2) Osaka, Japan. Starting the new decade off with a nice recording. Charlie adds a little nuclear energy to "Levee" though other highlights include a very good "Thin Man" and even "Watchtower."
MARCH 12, 2010 (2) Osaka, Japan. Nice remaster. Highllight; "Lay Lady Lay" where each line is followed by a harp florish.
MARCH 13, 2010 (2) Osaka, Japan. Another nice show, dug.
MARCH 15, 2010 (2) Osaka. Stand out!!! A worthy stab at "Desolation" but a great take of "Long Black Coat."
MARCH 16, 2010 (2) Osaka, Japan. Catching a fire on "You Go Your Way." The band grooved all night.
MARCH 18, 2010 (2) Nagoya, Japan. While a remaster, i think some of the others may have sounded a little btter, but hey it's a really realy good show. You get the newly reimagined "Shelter" that everyone is talking about, 'North Country" is returned to it's traditional acoustic arrangement, "Tweedle" gets a new drum rhythm.
MARCH 19, 2010 (2) Nagoya, Japan. Starts with a strong opening "Pill Box" and then you get a warm "Lay Lady" which always puts me in the right place. "Leve" is presented with some nice solo Organ work from Dylie, and hazzah a killer "Sugar Baby" with Charlie Sexton shining on guitar. And don't let me forget, a strong "Desolation" I think my fav Japanese show to date.
MARCH 21, 2010 (2) Tokyo, Japan. Bob drops an era rare "Tambourine Man" - how does he remember all those words - I can't. Go try for yourself. Good overall show.
MARCH 23, 2010 (2) Tokyo, Japan. Good one, love "Forgetful Heart."
MARCH 24, 2010 (2) Tokyo, Japan. A good enough show certainly, does that alternate harp/voice thing - this time on "You Go Your Way"
MARCH 25, 2010 (2) Tokyo, Japan This is a fun one. Charlie is doing his thing and Bob seems to be having a good time. His scat/rap/singing on 'Hard Rain." Needs to be heard to believed.
MARCH 26, 2010 (2) Tokyo, Japan. Seemed like an inferior taping, but my ears adjusted soon enough. Highlights: "Tom Thumb," "Po Boy," but 'Feel My Love" was a swing and miss.
MARCH 28, 2010 (2) Tokyo, Japan. With a wild growl the show gets launched with "Change My Way of Thinking" and the gig has maybe one of the best set lists of the tour. "Love Minus Zero," "Baby Tonight," "Simple Twist,' "Shelter," "Nettie," "Blowin,"
MARCH 29, 2010 (2) Tokyo, Japan. Strong show throughout, good job Bobby! All good. "Desolation Row," "Forever Young." Superior show and a very into it crowd.
MARCH 31, 2010 (2) Seoul, South Korea. Missing first track: "Rainy Day." You do get "Desolation," the new version of "Shelter" and an artful "Just Like A Woman."
MAY 29, 2010 (2) Athens, Greece. Shite recording.
MAY 31, 2010 (2) Istanbul, Turkey. It's a hysterical "Rainy Day" opener redone as a Link Wray "Rumble" cover. This is a solid show throughout. Nice to hear.
JUNE 7, 2010 (2) Zagreb, Croatia. A-Z it's a fantastic night. Bob and the band kicking up in Eastern Europe.
JUNE 9, 2010 (2) Bragislova, Slovak Republic. Decent show, I think the mix got better as the night progressed or my ears adjusted to the sound quality not sure which. Highlights: "Sweet Marie," "Shelter," "Long Black Coat."
JUNE 11, 2010 (2) Praque, Czech Republic. A good, but not very good recording. Not to be picky, still enjoyable.
JUNE 12, 2010 (2) Linz, Austria. First off, I like the sound quality. I'll get the sole negative comment which is I didn't care for the new arrangement of "Tangled." So much good stuff though - "Man in Me." "Hollis," "Hattie," even a real good take of "Honest with Me."
JUNE 13, 2010 (2) Ljubljana, Slovenia. The voice is shot, but the heart still pounds. Highlights: "Highwater," and a slow, sweet "Simple Twist of Fate."
JUNE 15, 2010 (2) Padova, Italy. Strong show, a real pleasure. Delight.
JUNE 16, 2010 (2) Viareggio, Italy. "Rainy Day" now reverts to its more traditional arrangement. An era rare "Senor" follows to begin the evening. A top shelf show that ends with a sweet and swaying "Blowin' in the Wind."
JUNE 18, 2010 (2) Parma, Italy. We are rewarded with a great Bob performance and a spot on recording as well. A muscular show with numerous highlights including a white hot "Highway 61"
JUNE 19, 2010 (2) Dornbirn, Austria. Oh yeah babe, a super show and recording to match. "Tom Thumb," "Hollis," "Go to Houston." all superb.
JUNE 20, 2010 (2) Lyon, France Another pleasure - sweet & fun.
JUNE 22, 2010 (2) Nice, France. Not sure I like the rearranged "Masters" with the final line repeat, but I'm sure as hell glad he tried. Not a big fan of these electric "Tangleds" either. Me also thinks that "Ballad of a Thin Man" fits his modern day range. These outstanding tapings continue. And what great playing too. Thanks Bob.
JUNE 23, 2010 (2) Marseille, France. A very good show - sturdy and constant. A good taping, but not a sharp one Does sing "Shelter" oh so nicely. Strong set list.
JUNE 24, 2010 (2) Barcelona, Spain. The Taper worked hard to clean up - and I comman him. It's flawed, but still delivers the goods. But what the hell was Bob trying to do as he masacres "Tangled"
JULY 3, 2010 (2) Hop Farm Festival. Hey pretty fucking good, I was expected a poor recording, but no it's a warm audience taping. Yeah a little chat, but it feels like a concert. And Bob was good with a good performance throughout. "Blind Willie," "High Water."
AUGUST 8, 2010 (2) Lincoln, Nebraska. Its a shitty recording, chatty to the max. Two fans right next to the taper chat much of the night to each other. However, they love Bob and it shows, it's kind of charming their pure appreciation and joy. Relate, dig?