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22. APRIL 2009
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

Review by Grzegorz Gras
And here came a surprise - almost no security check. They would just let us in, tear our tickets and wouldn't even bother checking us. I saw people with big cameras in front rows and the security guys paying so little attention to it. WOnderful - THANK YOU guys for that, as I managed to take 150 pictures, some of them REALLY nice!! The show started a little past 8:30 and the opener was The Wicked Messenger. After hearing that one in Berlin already, I was counting for something else but... it was good, too... A strong version of It's All Over Now, Baby Blue in this new arrangement (which I personally really like a lot - much better to me than e.g. the 2004 version which didn't sound like anything from my point of view) was a highlight for me. It was good to hear Blind Willie McTell live - there is something about that song that is almost mystical and unreal. I was counting for Desolation Row and I got it!!! My girlfriend (a second show for her... and she's just starting getting into Dylan) wanted so much to hear Ballad of a Thin Man as it's her favourite song - and she got it, too!! The rest was typical, so no point to go song by song. I think Bob was in quite a good mood (although my friend's observation was that he'd been exhausted and struggling) and was enjoying the show. Just before the encore when they came back, he'd even do a little "dance" in front of the audience.

Review by Jacques Graf
all i can say is that Dylan gives new senses, new light on almost every song he sings : Not only for us who know them perfecly ... poeple that have no idea of what they're going to see - some of them, they imagine an old tambourine man performing - they discover something quite fascinating : the birth of real live music. Even LARS - which is not usually my favorite one on stage - was a totally new story last night : i even heard glimpses to the original singing, some kind of " nobody sings Dylan like Dylan" sung by Dylan imitating Dylan ... " you got no secret to ..../ blank/.......... conceale " ( this with a smile in the voice ) the fact is that Dylan cuts off the rythm of the verses and leaves blank or gives speed in the stanzas - even does not sing the first " sugar baby " - so creating what is a new song.all i can say is that Dylan gives new senses, new light on almost every song he sings : Not only for us who know them perfecly ... poeple that have no idea of what they're going to see - some of them, they imagine an old tambourine man performing - they discover something quite fascinating : the birth of real live music. Even LARS - which is not usually my favorite one on stage - was a totally new story last night : i even heard glimpses to the original singing, some kind of " nobody sings Dylan like Dylan" sung by Dylan imitating Dylan ... " you got no secret to ..../ blank/.......... conceale " ( this with a smile in the voice ) the fact is that Dylan cuts off the rythm of the verses and leaves blank or gives speed in the stanzas - even does not sing the first " sugar baby " - so creating what is a new song.
(Bob Links )

HIGHLIGHTS
Desolation Row
Sugar Baby

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Brussels, Belgium
22. April 2009

Bob Dylan in Brussels 2009 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
Wisertime Recording
Complete show

ARTWORK
Lewis & stewART CD Artwork 2009

SETLIST

01. The Wicked Messenger
2. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
3. Man In The Long Black Coat
(Bob on guitar)
4. Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again
5. Blind Willie McTell
6. Desolation Row
7. Honest With Me
8. Sugar Baby
9. Highway 61 Revisited
10. Ballad Of A Thin Man (
11. I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met)
12. Ain't Talkin'
13. Thunder On The Mountain
14. Like A Rolling Stone
15. All Along The Watchtower
16. Spirit On The Water
17. Blowin' In The Wind

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Harp, Guitar
Vocals

Stu Kimball
Guitar

Denny Freeman
Guitar

Donnie Herron
Violine, Mandoline
Pedal Steel, Banjo

Tony Garnier
Bass, Stand up Bass

George Recile
Drums

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 2009

06. APRIL 2007
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Paul Denham
There were songs that kind of worked, like Highway 61 which was lively but there was no magic about the crescendo and you can't help thinking have you come to this, Bob, churning out the same stuff every night? By the end, his crisp annunciation had fractured and he was doing that thing were his voice goes up at the end of lines. During the first part of the concert Dylan was leading things and driving from the front, but as the night went on he retreated behind the organ and seemed to rest more on the band. In a couple of numbers, notably It's Alright, Ma, they created a kind of wall of sound that ought to have been atmospheric but just seemed to go on a bit.
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
This wheel´s on fire

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Vorst Nationaal, Bruxelles
Belgium
6th April 2007

Bob Dylan in Bruessel 2007 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
Zimmy 21 Recording
Complete show

ARTWORK
Lewis & stewART CD Artwork 2007

SETLIST

1. Tweedle dee & tweedle dum
(Bob on guitar)
2. It ain´t me, babe
(Bob on guitar)
3. Just like tom Thumb´s blues
(Bob on guitar)
4. It´s alright, ma
(I´m only bleeding)
(Bob on guitar)
5. When the deal goes down
6. Stuck inside of Mobile
with the Memphis blues again
7. This wheel´s on fire
8. Rollin´and tumblin´
9. Boots of spanish leather
10. Highway 61 revisited
11. Spirit on the water
12. Desolation row
13. Nettie Moore
14. Summer days
15. Like a rolling stone
16. Thunder on the mountain
17. All along the watchtower

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Harp,
Piano, Vocals

Stu Kimball
Guitar

Denny Freeman
Guitar

Donnie Herron
Violine, Mandoline
Pedal Steel, Banjo

Tony Garnier
Bass

George Recile
Drums

SOME PICS

Some more Pics
Pool Photo Gallery

11. DECEMBER 2003
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

REVIEWS
boblinks
Grenzecho

Review by Jeroen Bol
It was a great show again last night. The atmosphere in Forest National was
very fine. Bob is doing a magnificent job this tour, singing his songs very
carefully and with great conviction. Freddy Koella was in splendid form
tonight doing several terrific solos, real fireworks. Koella has a very
original personal style. I got the impression that he has the potential to
grow to still greater heights in this band..
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
Girl of the North Coutntry, Highway 61
Summer Days
Wicked Messenger
All Along the Watchtower

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Brüssels , Nov. 12, 2003

DCD
no label
Komplettes Konzert

ARTWORK
dustyoldfairgrounds.com 2003
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 2003

SETLIST

1. Maggie ´s farm
2. It´s all over now, Baby Blue (A)
3. Cry a while
(Bob am Piano und mit Harp)
4. Visions of Johanna
(Bob am Piano und mit Harp)
5. It´s alright,Ma
(I´m only bleeding)
(A Bob am Piano und mit Harp)
6. Love minus zero / No limit
(A Bob am Piano und mit Harp)
7. Man in the long black coat
8. The wicked messenger
( Bob am Piano und mit Harp)
9. Stuck inside the Mobile
with the Memphis Blues again
( Bob am Piano und mit Harp)
10. Love sick
11. Highway 61 revisited
12. Every grain of sand
13. Honest with me
14. Girl of the North Country
(A Bob am Piano und mit Harp)
15. Summer days
16. Cat´s in the well
17. Like a rolling stone
18. All along the watchtower
(Bob am Piano und mit Harp)

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Guitar, Harp, Vocals

Larry Campbell
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Freddie Koella
Pedal Steel Guitar
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Dobro , electric Mandoline

Tony Garnier
Bass

George Receli
Drums

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 2003

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28. APRIL 2002
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Eddie Janssens
When I Paint My Masterpiece The first surprise of the evening and, even if the vast majority of the audience did not recognize this number, the early hour Bob-fans responded enthusiastically when Bob started to sing 'I left Rome and landed in Brussels'. Dylan seemed to have problems with the lyrics because he repeated this strophe once again at the end, with yet another enthusiastic reaction from the Brussels audience to follow. Also Bob did not fail to see that and could not suppress a smile on his face. And above all that… Bob had just only started a concert that was going to be a master-piece.
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
When I paint my masterpiece
If you see her, say hello
Cry a while

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Brüssels 2002

2 CD
Crystal Cat Records 625-26
Complete show

Bob Dylan
And then I landed in Brüssels

Bob Dylan in Brussels 2002 - Bootlegcover

2 CD
Rattlesnake RS 116/117
Complete show

ARTWORK
dustyoldfairgrounds.com 2002
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 2002

SETLIST

1.Hallelujah I'm Ready To Go
2. When I Paint My Masterpiece
3. It's Alright Ma
(I'm Only Bleeding)
4. It Ain't Me Babe
5. Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum
6. If You See Her Say Hello
7. Cry A While
8. Moonlight
9. Mama You Been On My Mind
10. Visions Of Johanna
11. Masters Of War
12. Summer Days
13. I Believe In You
14. The Wicked Messenger
15. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
16. Love Sick
17. Like A Rolling Stone
18. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
19. Honest With Me
20. Blowin' In The Wind
21. All Along The Watchtower

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Guitar, Harp, Vocals

Larry Campbell
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Charlie Sexton
Pedal Steel Guitar
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Dobro , electric Mandoline

Tony Garnier
Bass

George Receli
Drums

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 2002

02. OCTOBER 2000
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Luis Quevedo
Things Have Changed is a winner and a welcome addition to live performances, but the surprise of the night was obviously the inclusion of If Dogs Run Free, with some very jazzy arrangements, just soooo cooooool, with Bob thoroughly enjoying the new trick he managed to produce. It has to be one of the memorable moments of the night, so out of place but yet so fresh (who knows, we may be treated to things like Sign on the Window in the future_). For the rest, the old numbers sounded rock solid, bluesy and very pleasing.
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
Standing in the doorway
Tombstone blues
If dog run free
Seeing the real you at last

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Brüssel 2000

???

2 CDR
unidentified label
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 2000
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 2000

SETLIST

1. Duncan And Brady (A)
2. To Ramona (A)
3. It's Alright, Ma
(I'm Only Bleeding) (A)
4. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right(A)
5. Tangled Up In Blue (A)
6. Searching For A Soldier's Grave (A)
7. Country Pie
8. Standing In The Doorway
9. Tombstone Blues
10. Tell Me That It Isn't True
11. Cold Irons Bound
12. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
13. Things Have Changed
14. Like A Rolling Stone
15. If Dogs Run Free (A)
16. Seeing The Real You At Last
17. I Shall Be Released (A)
18. Highway 61 Revisited
19. Blowin' In The Wind (A)

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 2000

17. JUNE 1998
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Carsten Wohlfeld
Was verrrrry funky. First time that I heard the new band play this song again. Funnily enough Bob did it the last time he visited Brussels as well. The Belgian people must think he does it every night :-) Unfortunately both "You Go Your Way" and "Born In Time" were on the cuesheet but went unplayed. Bob checked his watch (!) before the song, as if he was going to say, okay, if we've played for 60 mins aleady, maybe we can skip a song?" Honestly, it was a very weird situation. Did he ever do that before? Band intros followed, the only time he talked all night, apart from two "thanks Ev'rybodys".
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
Tears of rage
I don´t believe you

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
May your song always be sung

Bob Dylan in Bruessel 1998 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
Dandelion 046/047
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 1998
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 1998

SETLIST

1. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
2. License To Kill
3. Cold Irons Bound
4. Tears Of Rage
5. Silvio
6. Mama, You Been On My Mind (A)
7. Ballad Of Hollis Brown (A)
8. Mr. Tambourine Man (A)
9. Tangled Up In Blue (A)
10. Make You Feel My Love
11. Can't Wait
12. I Don't Believe You
13. Highway 61 Revisited
14. Forever Young (A)
15. Love Sick
16. Rainy Day Women # 12 & 35
17. Blowin' In The Wind (A)

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Guitar, Harp, Vocals

Larry Campbell
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Bucky Baxter
Pedal Steel Guitar
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Dobro , electric Mandoline

Tony Garnier
Bass

David Kemper
Drums

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 1998

22. JUNE 1996
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Something is happening here

Bob Dylan in Bruessel 1996 - Bootlegcover

2 CD
Lucky Records LR 001/002
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 1996
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 1996

SETLIST

1. Drifter's Escape
2. Señor
(Tales Of Yankee Power)
3. All Along The Watchtower
4. Shelter From The Storm
5. I Don't Believe You
6. Silvio
7. Tangled Up In Blue (A)
8. Love Minus Zero/No Limit (A)
9. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (A)
10. Ballad Of A Thin Man
11. It Takes A Lot To Laugh,
It Takes A Train To Cry
12. Maggie's Farm
13. Alabama Getaway
14. The Times They Are A-Changin' (A
15. Rainy Day Women # 12 & 35

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Guitar, Harp, Vocals

John Jackson
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Bucky Baxter
Pedal Steel Guitar
Electric- and
Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Dobro , electric Mandoline

Tony Garnier
Bass

David Kemper
Drums

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 1996

30. JANUARY 1991
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
John Coltrane Masterpieces

Bob Dylan in Bruessel 1991 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
Rolling Thunder 001/002
Complete show
6 Bonustracks:
Bruesssel 11. 06. 1989

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 1991
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 1991

SETLIST

1. Most Likely You Go Your Way
(And I'll Go Mine)
2. Lay Lady Lay
3. Ballad Of A Thin Man
4. Silvio
5. The Man In Me
6. Wiggle Wiggle
7. Mr. Tambourine Man (A)
8. Bob Dylan's Dream (A)
9. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (A)
10. The Times They Are A- Changin' (A)
11. Everything Is Broken
12. Gotta Serve Somebody
13. Seeing The Real You At Last
14. God Knows
15. I Shall Be Released
16. Like A Rolling Stone
17. Blowin' In The Wind (A)
18. Highway 61 Revisited
19. All Along The Watchtower

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Harp, Guitar, Vocals

John Jackson
Guitar

Tony Garnier
Bass, Stand up Bass

Ian Watson
Drums

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 1991

11. JUNE 1989
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Not a word was spoken

Bob Dylan in Bruessel 1989 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
unidentified label
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 1989
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 1989

SETLIST

1. Most Likely You Go Your Way
(And I'll Go Mine)
2. John Brown
3. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
4. Shelter From The Storm
5. Just Like A Woman
6. Highway 61 Revisited
7. Gates Of Eden (A)
8. Girl From The North Country (A)
9. Mr. Tambourine Man (A)
10. Mama, You Been On My Mind (A)
11. Silvio
12. When Did You Leave Heaven?
13. I Shall Be Released
14. Like A Rolling Stone
15. The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll (A)
16. Maggie's Farm

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Guitar, Harp;
Vocals

G. E. Smith
Guitar

Tony Garnier
Bass, Stand up Bass

Christopher Parker
Drums

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 1989

08. OCTOBER 1987
Bruessel / Belgium - Vorst Nationaal

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Flashing for the refugees

Bob Dylan in Bruessel 1987 - Bootlegcover

1 CD
Speedball 009
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 1987
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 1987

SETLIST

1. Desolation Row
2. Like A Rolling Stone
3. The Times They Are A-Changin'
4. Gotta Serve Somebody
5. Maggie's Farm
6. Senor
(Tales Of Yankee Power)
7. I Want You
8. Pledging My Time
9. Chimes Of Freedom
10. The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll
11. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
12. I And I
13. Shot Of Love
14. Blowin' In The Wind
15. Man Gave Names To All The Animals
16. In The Garden

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Guitar, Harp, Vocals

Tom Petty
Guitar, Vocals

Mike Campbell
Guitar

Howie Epstein
Bass

Benmont Tench
Keyboards

Stan Lynch
Drums

Backing Vocals
Madeline Quebec
Carole Dennis
Queen Ester Marrow

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 1987

07. JUNE 1984
Bruessel / Belgium - Stade de Schaerbeek Stadion

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Standing on the water

Bob Dylan in Bruessel 1984 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
Infidels
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 1984
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 1984

SETLIST

1. Highway 61 Revisited
2. Jokerman
3. All Along The Watchtower
4. Just Like A Woman
5. Maggie's Farm
6. I And I
7. License To Kill
8. Mr. Tambourine Man (A)
9. It Ain't Me, Babe (A)
10. It's Alright, Ma
(I'm Only Bleeding) (A)
11. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
12. Masters Of War
13. Ballad Of A Thin Man
14. Simple Twist Of Fate
15. Every Grain Of Sand
16. Like A Rolling Stone
17. Tangled Up In Blue (A)
18. Girl From The North Country (A)
19. Love Minus Zero - No Limit
20. Tombstone Blues
21. Why Do I Have To Choose

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Harp, Guitar, Vocals

Mick Taylor
Guitar

Carlos Santana
Guitar

Gregg Sutton
Bass, Stand up Bass

Gregg Sutton
Bass, Stand up Bass

Colin Allen
Drums

Santana Rhythm Group

SOME PICS

Bob Dylan Picture
Gallery 1996