Neko Case was, as always, a wonder to behold Saturday at Bumbershoot’s Mainstage (Memorial Stadium). She’s a powerful singer and storyteller, and her mere presence was arresting. It was interesting that she opened for Dylan, whose voice was raspy and feeble. Dylan forbade any professional photos, though cell-phones were working overtime to capture images of the folk-rock legend.

The Decemberists, led by singer Colin Meloy, preceeded Case with a set combining old-school folk and hard rock with beautiful melodies and compelling stories.

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