REVIEWS
Bob Links

Review by Scott Bauer
An early highlight of the set was ``Just Like a Woman,'' another familiar song made fresh by Dylan's rephrasing. The crowd responded in turn. ``Things Have Changed'' appeared a bit rough and I would not be surprised if it disappeared from the set list soon. Fresh from the Oscar win, Dylan appeared to be bored with the tune and rushed it. The middle section of the concert lagged a bit with old familiar tunes ``It Ain't Me Babe,'' ``Masters of War,'' ``Tangled Up in Blue'' and ``Memphis Blues'' treading little new territory. But it picked up again with ``The Wicked Messenger,'' one of those songs that a couple years ago you never would have imagined hearing live, especially in Kearney, Nebraska. After the obligatory stand and stare at the audience routine following ``Leopard-skin Pillbox Hat,'' the band returned for the normal run of encores. ``If Dogs Run Free'' made a welcome appearance as did a thoroughly enjoyable ``Knockin' on Heaven's Door.'' Dylan again made the song sound like it was the first time he had ever played it. Definitely a highlight. Finally after a little more than two hours he wrapped it up with ``Rainy Day Women.'' Considering the brief but intense tempest that hit at the beginning of the show, the song was a fitting ending -- even if it has nothing to do with weather. The crowd roared for more, but Dylan's bus was already on the road heading for another joint. In this case, Topeka.
(Bob Links)

HIGHLIGHTS
Just like a woman
Knockin´on heaven`s door