He won’t do a big, cute wave. He’ll walk off, leave the band noodling. You clap. You wait. He comes back out, maybe five minutes later. No chatter, just another song.
Bob Dylan Takes a Break From the Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour | setlist.fm
The encore is almost always “Every Grain of Sand”. It’s a spiritual, haunting closer. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve been to church. A very weird, harmonica-filled church.
The Golden Rule: No Phones
Seriously. He will stop the show if he sees a screen. He glares. He’s 82 years old and has zero patience for your Instagram story. Put the phone down.
So, what’s the final verdict on the setlist? Expect the unexpected. Don’t bring a checklist. Bring an open mind and good ears. You might get "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" or a deep cut from 1964.
The best part? You’ll never know until he starts. And when that gnarled voice cuts through the silence, you’ll remember why he’s Bob Dylan. Not a jukebox, but a myth still writing his own song.
Anyway, I’m jealous. Have a weird, wonderful time. And if he plays “Murder Most Foul,” just nod and enjoy the 17-minute ride. You’re in the club now.
