In spite of being a big fan, I’ve seen Bob live only twice. The first time (in the very early 90’s at The Hollywood Bowl), one of the worst shows I’ve ever been to in my life. Absolutely dreadful, both he and his lame 3-piece band. The Second (very early 2000’s at The Pantages Theater on Hollywood Blvd., a grand old Art Deco room), one of the best. He’s like that.
At the Pantages, Dylan was on fire, smiling, looking at audience members, taking guitar solos (!). He had a great band, and the audience loved him. Poor Beck, he had to open for Bob, and got a polite response. I was not impressed, but I’m like that.