Bob Dylan in Christchurch / New Zealand

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	All Shows in Christchurch / New Zealand 08. 08. 2007 26. 02. 2003 12. 09. 1998 Norbert Baro last update 29. 07. 2007

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08. AUGUST 2007
Christchurch / New Zealand - Westpac Arena

REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Derek Jacombs
Best of the night - to my surprise - was "Tangled Up In Blue", which has lost the acoustic guitar opening (even less for Stu to do!) and now runs the first two verses largely on a slow electric figure from Denny. George played brushes and was almost swinging it. Bob muffed the "Atlanta" verse, but recovered quickly and sang with focus and committment. He found a strange 3 note melody and rhythmically rapped the entire last verse... which actually sounded fantastic! Bob also got seriously jiggy with his "shoulder dance". It also had a lyric that I don't think I've heard before - "3 times he went out on the road and 3 times he got destroyed" (the New Orleans verse).
(BobLinks)

HIGHLIGHTS
Tangled up in blue

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Christchurch / New Zealand

Bob Dylan in Christchurch 08. 08. 2007 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
Soomlos Recording
Complete show

ARTWORK
Lewis & stewART CD Artwork 2007

SETLIST

1. Leopard - skin pill - box hat
2. Don´t think twice, it´s all right
3. Watching the river flow
4. It´s alright, ma
(I´m only bleeding)
5. Working man´s blues #2
6. Rollin´& tumblin´
7. Just like a woman
8. Lonesome day blues
9. Most likely you go your way
(And I´ll go mine)
10. Tangled up in blue
11. Spirit on the water
12. Highway 61 revisited
13. When deal goes down
14. Summer days
15. Masters of war
16. Thunder on the mountain
17. All along the watchtower

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Guitar, Harp, Vocals

Bob Dylan
Harp, Guitar
Piano, Vocals

Stu Kimball
Guitar

Denny Freeman
Guitar
Donnie Herron
Violine, Mandoline
Pedal Steel

Tony Garnier
Bass, Stand up Bass

George Recile
Drums

SOME PICS

Dylanpool Gallery 2007

26. FEBRUARY 2003
Christchurch / New Zealand - Westpactrust Center

REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Mike Reid
Random observations: Bob was on stage for around 2 hours. We got 17 songs, an increase on the 16 in the rest of New Zealand. But some of the extra time was some uncharacteristic pauses for discussion about what to do next. On the intro of one of the songs (perhaps Tell me...) Bob disappeared off stage for a time (not quite enough for a quick smoke...). He looked quite relaxed, seemed to be concentrating on playing some quite effective (though still limited) guitar and piano parts. Larry's playing supports this really well. Where we were I could hear the Larry's stage amps reasonably clearly. Perhaps he's out there on the other side by himself so he can play loudly... The giant "eye" on the curtain was cool. More than one person I spoke to imagined a Lord of the Rings connection. It was 4 and a half years since Bob played in New Zealand. Will we see him again in 2007? Maybe this really is the last time. I hope not, but perhaps that's what made Girl of the North Country seem so poignant for me..
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
Just like a woman
Girl of the North country

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Christchurch Feb 26th, 2003

Bob Dylan in Christchurch 2003 - Bootlegcover

2 CDR
Scouser DV 153 / 154
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 2003
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 2003

SETLIST

1. Tweedle dee & tweedle dum
2. I´ll be your baby tonight
3. Highway 61 revisited
4. Just like a woman
5. Things have changed
6. Cold irons bound
7. Mr. Tambourine Man
8. Desolation row
9. Girl of the North country
10. It´a alright, ma
(I´m only bleeding)
11. Tell me that it isn´t true
12. Honest with me
13. Bye and bye
14. Summer days
15. Blowin´in the wind
16. Like a rolling stone
17. All along the watchtower

MUSICIANS
Bob Dylan
Harp, Guitar
Piano, Vocals

Freddie Koellal
Guitar

Larry Campbell
Guitar
Violine, Mandoline
Pedal Steel

Tony Garnier
Bass, Stand up Bass

George Recile
Drums

SOME PICS

Dylanpool Gallery 2003

12. SEPTEMBER 1998
Christchurch / New Zealand - Westpactrust Entertainement Center

REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Andrew McCallum
Till I fell.. Blues drenched, but a little perfunctory. Concert seemed over too quickly. Again the mini concert of 5 encores was very good, and again it was the same 5 songs. No extras, no duets with Patty, which was what many were hoping for. Audience sang along on Blowin' in the wind After Forever Young and Bob's departure there was a good buzz among the crowd. Bob had delivered a pretty straight down the line show. It felt like a very New Zealand rock concert, and I'm not sure I can explain what that means. Something to do with the number of people wearing the bogan/westie uniform of tight tapered black jeans and Bob's choice of songs which seemed to cater to your average New Zealander's "idea" of Bob Dylan, while also being a very rockin' show. Bob smiled a lot during the later songs, and came forward to the edge of the stage to take his bows. And during the band introductions he said as odd thing along the lines of: At the Press Conference yesterday a few things were said that shouldn't have been said, and a few things were'nt said that *should* have been. Anyway, the promoter will straighten it all out later... " Press Conference??? There was *no* press conference.
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
Knockin´on heaven´s door
Love sick
Forecer young

BOOTLEG

Bob Dylan
Christchurch, New Zealand
September 12, 1998

2 CDR
unidentified label
Complete show

ARTWORK
Dustyoldfairgrounds.com 1998
Bob Dylan CDR Artwork Guide 1998

SETLIST

1. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
2. Lay Lady Lay
3. Cold Irons Bound
4. Just Like A Woman
5. It Takes A Lot To Laugh,
It Takes A Train To Cry
6. Can't Wait
7. Silvio
8. Don't Think Twice,
It's All Right (A)
9. Boots Of Spanish Leather (A)
10. Tangled Up In Blue (A)
11. Knockin' On Heaven's Door (A)
12. 'Til I Fell In Love With You
13. Love Sick
14. Rainy Day Women # 12 & 35
15. Blowin' In The Wind (A)
16. Highway 61 Revisited
17. Forever Young (A)

MUSICIANS

Bob Dylan
Harp, Guitar
Piano, Vocals

Freddie Koella
Guitar

Larry Campbell
Guitar
Violine, Mandoline
Pedal Steel

Tony Garnier
Bass, Stand up Bass

George Recile
Drums

SOME PICS

Dylanpool Gallery 1998