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Bob Dylan adds shows and Kelly

Mon 7th Mar, 2011 in Local News

Bob Dylan has just announced two additional shows in Melbourne and Sydney this coming April and confirmed that Australia’s very own Father Of Folk, Paul Kelly, will be supporting him in both cities as well.

As Kelly himself makes clear in his recent autobiography How To Make Gravy, the man owes quite a debt to Bob Dylan. A Bob fan from way back, Kelly was hugely influenced by Dylan’s unique approach to story telling through song, and subtle nods to the great man can still be heard in Kelly’s music today.

However, it was Kelly’s own gifted song-writing that made him Dylan’s first choice as support back on his 2001 tour and what will make these gigs all the more special this time around.

Tickets for the additional Bob Dylan shows go on sale Wednesday 16th March:

Tuesday 19th April – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide (with BB King)
Wednesday 20th April – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Thursday April 21 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne – NEW
Saturday 23rd April – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Wednesday 27th April – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
Thursday April 28 – Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney – NEW

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mick90

mick90 said on the 7th Mar, 2011

coool, still brisbane is neglected

Stefan Beck

Stefan Beck said on the 7th Mar, 2011

humanracin

humanracin said on the 7th Mar, 2011

cool, happy with Paul Kelly as support.
as for Brisbane getting a show, never gonna happen as Pete Noble has banned any shows here because of bluesfest...

crob

crob said on the 7th Mar, 2011

i really should go this... but i need the money... sigh

daveyac8881

daveyac8881 said on the 7th Mar, 2011

so wish i didn't have to sell my bluesfest ticket...

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Does anyone know if PK will be supporting Dylan in Wollongong as well?

grattan

grattan said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Presser suggests not: Mr Paul Kelly one of Australias greatest songwriters and considered a national treasure by many has been confirmed as the special guest to open proceedings across all four concerts that are now scheduled in Sydney and Melbourne.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Bummer. Wonder who we'll get.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Gypsy and the Cat.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Trent Slatter

Trent Slatter said on the 8th Mar, 2011

this would be so awesome in brisbane. :(

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Wouldn't be surprised if Oh Mercy get added too. Paul is a fan of them, and it's widely known that Alex Gow lists Bob Dylan as one of his major influences.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 8th Mar, 2011

A band named after a Bob Dylan album lists him as a major influence? Crazy!

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Why do you think I wrote 'widely known?'

Next time you attempt sarcasm, read within the lines.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 8th Mar, 2011

By that logic, Biffy Clyro should be opening for the Beach Boys because the lead singer has God Only Knows lyrics tattooed on his chest.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Next time you mix metaphors, read between the lines.

I'm off to lunch.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 8th Mar, 2011

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/lunch-color.gif

OH MY FUCKING GOD IT'S LUNCH

Paul_Busch

Paul_Busch said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Get on your bike to Byron if you live in Brissie!

The Great Monkey War

The Great Monkey War said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Next time you mix metaphors, read between the lines.

I'm off to lunch.

I thought Lukey said "within" to convey that you missed something that was explicit (not implicit).

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Oh Mercy!

A couple of throwaway lines are being taken a bit too seriously.

The Great Monkey War

The Great Monkey War said on the 8th Mar, 2011

Not taking it seriously. Was just curious to see whether I missed something, or your two attempts at being snarky failed. :p

ThatDude123

ThatDude123 said on the 8th Mar, 2011

The question, really, is how many lines must Braveheart read within, before we can call him a man?

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 9th Mar, 2011

The answer, my friend, is blowing in the lunch.

Stefan Beck

Stefan Beck said on the 9th Mar, 2011

This is the story of Lukey's lunch, the meal the authorities tried to munch,
It was a sandwich not a bun, put it in the fridge but one time it could've been the the greatest lunch in the woooorrrllllldddddd!

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 9th Mar, 2011

Rainy Day Lukey #26

Well, they'll eat it when you're trying to be so good
They'll eat it just like they said they would
They'll eat it when you're trying to go home
Then they'll eat it when you're there all alone
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must eat lunch

Well, they'll eat it when you're walking on the street
They'll eat it when you're trying to keep your seat
They'll eat it when you're walking on the floor
They'll eat it when you're walking through the door
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must eat lunch

They'll eat it when you're at the breakfast table
They'll eat it when you are 'ung and able
They'll eat it when you're trying to make a buck
They'll eat it and then they'll say good luck
Hey, but I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must eat lunch

Well, they'll eat it and say that it's the end
Then they'll eat it and then they'll come back again
They'll eat it when you're riding in your car
They'll eat it when you're playing your guitar
Yes, but I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must eat lunch

Well, they'll eat it when you are all alone
They'll eat it when you are walking home
They'll eat it and then say they are brave
They'll eat it when you're set down in your grave
But I would not feel so alone
Everybody must lunch

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 9th Mar, 2011

AHAHAHAHA. This is life-changingly funny.

Stefan Beck

Stefan Beck said on the 9th Mar, 2011

Early one mornin’ my stomach rumbled,
I was layin’ in bed
Wond’rin’ when the last time it was
That I'd been properly fed.
It must've been yesterday afternoon
I was feeling rough
I should break out the sandwich press
I'm 'bout hungry enough.
And I walked into the kitchenette
Drool fallin' on my shoes
Heading towards the fridge
Lord knows I need a munch,
Tangled up in lunch.

The kitchen was empty when I arrived
Lacking even sauce
I'd forgotten to shop that week
I always do,of course.
I looked in every cupboard I could
Even the medicine chest
Thought about eating toothpaste
But I knew it wasn't the best.
I grabbed my keys and I started out
heading to the car,
Maybe somewhere I could find some brunch
Tangled up in lunch.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 9th Mar, 2011

Come you masters of lunch
You that build the big buns
You that build the multigrains
You that build all the choc bombs
You that hide behind meatballs
You that hide behind eggs
I just want you to know
I can see through your whisks.

The Great Monkey War

The Great Monkey War said on the 9th Mar, 2011

You're getting all the lyrics wrong guys.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 10th Mar, 2011

heyyyywaidaminnit!

The Great Monkey War

The Great Monkey War said on the 14th Apr, 2011

My brother bought tickets earlier tonight, so I'm going now.

I'm only familar with a couple of Dylan albums (Bringing It All Back Home and Blonde on Blonde) but I'm pretty excited to see him and PK.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 14th Apr, 2011

Get Another Side of Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited and Together Through Life - the last one mainly because there's a good chance he'll be playing tracks off it.

Avoid the Christian era of the late 70s/early 80s.

The Great Monkey War

The Great Monkey War said on the 14th Apr, 2011

^ Thanks. :)

hmm, Christian ea hey, don't have to tell me twice to stay away. I'll be listening to a bit of Dylan over the next couple of weeks.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 14th Apr, 2011

You're welcome.

Don't think twice about the Christian era, it's not alright.

The Great Monkey War

The Great Monkey War said on the 15th Apr, 2011

Hope he plays this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FISHEO3gsM

humanracin

humanracin said on the 15th Apr, 2011

Christian era still has some gems... Gotta Serve Somebody and Pressing On for example

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 21st Apr, 2011

Glad I didn't listen to all the negative criticism, that was absolutely amazing to be a part of.

Dylan has been #1 on my to see perform live list for years and years and he did not disappoint.

The Great Monkey War

The Great Monkey War said on the 21st Apr, 2011

^ That's great to hear. Bob's been the majority of my listening for the last week or two. Can't wait.

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 21st Apr, 2011

Tonight was just as good. Last night we were right up the front in Row C, tonight we paid $55 for seats just above the mixing desk. The sound was phenomenal. And the setlist was a bit different too. Got 'All Along The Watchtower' and 'A Hard Rains A Gonna Fall'

Highway 61 Revisited was better tonight, but Thunder on the Mountain was better last night.

Honestly though, Bob seems genuinely touched by the love the crowd was giving him. We could see him smiling to himself as well in between songs.