dynamic Bob Dylan Tour map

Aug. 8, 2006, by Dave Conlin Read

The current leg of Bob Dylan's NeverEndingTour, his third trip around minor league ballparks, runs from August 12 through September 9 and spans the highly anticipated release of "Modern Times," his first studio release since "Love and Theft," which hit the streets September 11, 2001. So here's a Google maps mashup of the tour, which is being updated with links to setlists and reviews as they are posted to BobLinks.

Bringing it all back to Wahconah Park

Pittsfield Mayor James M. Ruberto announced the August 26, 2006 return of the Bob Dylan Show to Wahconah Park, saying "I think this time it's even going to be better, because we're going to have the true appreciation of someone who wants to perform in Pittsfield after having performed here before."

Berkshire Mountain Glen Productions

Concert promoter Gene Fein, who with his wife Lisa Willey-Fein operate Berkshire Mountain Glen Productions, was effusive in his praise for the various departments of local government that helped in making last year's concert successful. He said that the only thing he'd change in planning the upcoming event would be preparing for a larger crowd.

Last year Mr. Dylan performed in Pittsfield for the first time as the headliner, but the second time overall following his 1963 unannounced performance as Joan Baez's guest at her Pittsfield Boy's Club concert.

Last year's concert, with Willie Nelson on the bill, drew around 10,000 fans to the 3,100-seat ballpark, which city officials claim was the biggest concert in Pittsfield's history.

This year, Dylan will be appearing with Jimmie Vaughan and Lou Ann Barton, Junior Brown, and Elana James and the Continental Two. All tickets are $49.50.