BOB DYLAN IN MINNESOTA - INFORMATION SHEET
INFORMATION SHEET
BOB DYLAN
IN MINNESOTA
TROUBADOUR TALES FROM DULUTH, HIBBING
AND DINKYTOWN
K G MILES WITH
PAUL METSA, ED NEWMAN, MARC PERCANSKY
AND MATT STEICHEN
UK Publication 26th April
2023
Original Paperback £12.00
ISBN 9780857162342
Ebook ISBN 9780857162359
BIC CATEGORY
Music (AV) and (AVH)
Biography (BG), Arts &
Entertainment (BGF)
FORMAT 198x129mm
EXTENT 196 Pages
ILLUSTRATIONS
34 colour and black & white
photographs, maps and illustrations
KEYNOTE
For Bob Dylan enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the history of
music. This, the third book in the Troubadour Tales series takes us back to Minnesota and Dylan’s hometown of Duluth.
PRAISE FOR THE TROUBADOUR TALES SERIES
‘This is your travel guide through time and space to the favorite haunts of
the most celebrated folkie on planet earth.’
Kevin Odegard, musician, ‘Blood on The Tracks’
DESCRIPTION
Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota, he grew up in Hibbing, Minnesota and
cut his musical teeth in the folk scene of Dinkytown, Minnesota.
This guide brings together wonderful stories from each of these key
locations and provides detailed information about the roots and the early
life of Bob Dylan.
We travel back in time to hear stories from his early teacher, tales of the
mysterious wandering rabbi, eye-witness accounts from early Dinkytown
musical collaborators, as well as being privy to secrets from behind the
scenes of the classic Blood On The Tracks album.
Fascinating stories and insights into the history and life of one of the most
important songwriters in music history and told with Minnesota voices, each
with their own personal stories to tell.
AUTHOR and CONTRIBUTORS
K G Miles. From an awestruck child at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1969 to
the honour of addressing the inaugural conference at the Tulsa Archive in
2019, Bob Dylan has taken Londoner K G Miles on an emotional musical
journey lasting over 50 years. Co-curator of the Dylan Room at London's
Troubadour Club and through writing, podcasts and Dylan tours, K G Miles
shares his knowledge with Dylan fans throughout the world.
Paul Metsa is a legendary MN Musician, songwriter, author, radio and
television host, and social activist. He has played over 5,000 shows, won 7
MN Music Awards, and released 12 original music projects. The Huffington
Post called him, ‘The other great folksinger from Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron
Range.’
Ed Newman professional writer and artist currently lives in Duluth,
Minnesota where he actively promotes the Duluth Dylan Fest which he has
done for many years. Music has always been a part of his life. Parts of his
blog posts about Dylan—volumes 1 & 2--have been bound and archived in
the Duluth Public Library. He is passionate about the act of creation
especially art, literature, film and music.
Marc Percansky was a teenage professional Magician and returned to this
profession periodically over the years. He did magic shows for Bob, Prince,
The Who and many others. These days he is an independent concert, music
and event promoter based in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota area.
Matt Steichen has worked in journalism, public relations and marketing in
the Twin Cities since 2006. He’s written and presented on the topic of Bob
Dylan’s life and music to a variety of audiences. He has seen Dylan in concert
50 times going back to 2000. He lives in Lakeville with his four sons and his
wife, Jennifer, who he met at a Dylan concert in 2004.
https://mcnidderandgrace.com/mattsteichen
SALES POINTS
• The contributors will use their extensive Bob Dylan social media
following as well as festivals and events to promote the book with
Dylan fans
• Radio/press and national social media campaign schedules in the UK
and US
• Author talks and events in-person and online in the UK and US
SALES
Compass Independent Publishing
sales@compassips.london
www.compassips.london
PUBLISHER
Andy Peden Smith
andy@mcnidderandgrace.co.uk
DISTRIBUTION
NBN International
Thornbury Road, Plymouth, PL6 7PP
NBNi.orders@ingramcontent.com
+44 (0)1752 202301
Other books by K G Miles and praise
‘The ultimate guide to Dylan in London; informative, entertaining and essential.’
David Quantick, music writer
‘A Must have for Dylan enthusiasts and lovers of London.’
Conor McPherson, playwright, Girl from the North Country
McNidder & Grace