Bob Dylan and His Band

Better than: Cutting deep scratches in your CD copy of Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, and then trying to enjoy it.

Maybe the best part of seeing Bob Dylan in 2012 is getting to say you've seen Bob Dylan.

At 71, the songwriting titan shows no sign of slowing his relentless touring schedule, which includes three concerts in the Bay Area this week. But based on his performance last night at Bill Graham Civic, maybe he should consider it.