Bob Dylan delivers an oddly perfect summer night concert at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
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Keith Harris
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A review of Bob Dylan's concert at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, where the 85-year-old legendary musician performed in his signature enigmatic style — hooded, crouched behind an electric piano, letting his guitarists shine — while delivering a surprisingly excellent summer night show that even casual fans could enjoy. The reviewer, seated far from the stage, notes the strong sound quality, the presence of young fans (possibly drawn by the Chalamet biopic effect), and Dylan's rare moment of audience acknowledgment.
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· 3 pulledI sat just about as far away from Bob Dylan as a paying customer could at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater on Monday night.
It's not like Dylan was gonna do a backflip.
The 85-year-old played at least one song even normies recognized, let his guitarists cook, and even kinda acknowledged us at one point.
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