Bob Dylan in Minnesota - 2024 DULUTH DYLAN FEST MAY 21 - 26

2024 DULUTH

DYLAN FEST

MAY 21 - 26

SATURDAY

MAY 25, 2024

John Bushey Memorial Lecture

with Paul Metsa, Ed Newman,

Marc Percansky, and Matt Steichen

Authors of Bob Dylan in Minnesota

Wussow's Concert Cafe

2:00 - 3:30 PM | Free

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 2, 2024

Media Contacts:
Zane Bail: 218-393-7438

Mark Nicklawske: 651-225-1151

14th Annual Duluth Dylan Fest Schedule will be held May 21-26

Duluth, MN – The Bob Dylan Way Committee has finalized its schedule for the 2024 Duluth
Dylan Fest, the annual celebration of the Northland’s native son whose global significance was
affirmed by the Nobel Prize committee in 2016. The Fest will feature a range of events spanning

May 21 - 26 in conjunction with Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday.

“Bob Dylan is undoubtedly one of the masters of American music, changing the way we create
and listen to popular music and establishing its importance on a world-wide scale,” said
Committee Chair Zane Bail. “We are proud of his northland roots and celebrate his artistic

achievements.”

A major highlight of the fest - as always - is the Bob Dylan Front Porch Birthday Party outside
the Duluth home where Dylan - born Robert Zimmerman - spent the first seven years of his life.
The event will feature opening remarks from Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert, live music from

songwriter and guitarist Greg Tiburzi and celebratory birthday cake.

“We always have a nice crowd outside the Dylan house that loves to sing “Happy Birthday,” said

Bail. The house is now owned by Dylan historian and collector Bill Pagel.

The full schedule is outlined below.

2024 Duluth Dylan Fest Schedule

Tuesday, May 21
Dylan Fest Acoustic Jam Session with Leslie Black
Carmody Irish Pub
308 E. Superior Street, Duluth
5:30 to 8:30pm | Free

*Bring your own voice, instrument and music stand

Wednesday, May 22
Basement Tapes Band Concert
Earthrider Festival Grounds
1617 N. Third Street, Superior, WI

7:00 pm | Tickets $8-$75 on Eventbrite/door

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-basement-tapes-band-duluth-dylan-fest-tickets-835984781987

Thursday, May 23
Willie Nelson Family Band
Bayfront Festival Park
Downtown Duluth
7:00 pm | Tickets: Jade Presents

* Visit the Armory Arts & Music Center and Dylan Fest table (concert ticket needed to enter)

Friday, May 24
Bob Dylan Front Porch Birthday Party with live music by
Greg Tiburzi
Dylan childhood home
519 N. 3rd Avenue East, Duluth

12:00-1:30 pm | Free

Dylan Fest Singer-Songwriter Contest
Sacred Heart Music Center
201 W. 4th Street, Duluth

7:00-10:00 pm |Tickets $10 on Eventbrite/door

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/duluth-dylan-fest-singer-songwriter-contest-tickets-863979163937

Saturday, May 25
Historic Armory Tour
Armory Arts & Music Center (annex)
1305 London Road, Duluth
10:00 am to noon | Free

*Self-guided Bob Dylan sites in Duluth tour map available

John Bushey Memorial Lecture
featuring Paul Metsa, Ed Newman, Marc Percansky and Matt Steichen authors of Bob Dylan in
Minnesota
Wussow’s Concert Cafe
324 N. Central Avenue, Duluth

2:00-3:30 pm | Free

Highway 61 Revisited Radio Show

The North 103.3 FM Streaming online at 5:00-6:00 pm | Free

Duluth Dylan Fest Dance Party
with music by Cowboy Angel Blue
Mr. D’s Bar and Grill
5622 Grand Avenue, Duluth

7:00 pm | Free

Sunday, May 26
Farewell Brunch featuring Greg Tiburzi and friends
Wussow’s Concert Cafe
324 N. Central Avenue, Duluth

11:00 AM -1:00 PM | Free (Brunch not included)

About the Duluth Dylan Fest
The Duluth Dylan Fest’s mission is to celebrate the spirit of artistic freedom, intellectual
honesty and integrity of Duluth’s native son, Bob Dylan. The Fest is dedicated to showcasing
Duluth’s vibrant art scene. The group of volunteers is committed to providing creative events

that tap the talents of artists, poets, and musicians in Duluth and surrounding region.

https://duluthdylanfest.com/duluth-dylan-fest-2024/

www.facebook.com/duluthdylanfest/ 

www.bobdylanway.com

“John Bushey Highway 61 Revisited Studio”

UMD News

University of Minnesota Duluth

June 12, 2017

Contact:

Ira Salmela | KUMD | (218) 213-6080 | isalmela@d.umn.edu

Lori C. Melton | University Marketing and Public Relations | (218) 726-8830 | lmelton@gmail.com

Media Advisory

What:                      Dedication of KUMD’s Studio B in honor of John Bushey, longtime host of “Highway 61 Revisited”

When:                     Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Where:                   KUMD Studios, Room 130 of UMD’s Humanities Building, 1201 Ordean Court

Who:                       John Bushey, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, and community members

KUMD’s Tribute to the Troubadour’s Translator

“John Bushey Highway 61 Revisited Studio”

Duluth, MN – For the first time in its history, KUMD is naming one of its studios.

“John Bushey Highway 61 Revisited Studio” will be dedicated tomorrow, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 4 p.m. at KUMD, room 130 of the Humanities Building, 1201 Ordean Court. Mayor Emily Larson will join Bushey and community members for the ceremony.

“It is wonderful to know that whenever a new student steps foot on UMD’s campus and should find an interest in the music of Bob Dylan, they will have a permanent sign to guide them on their journey,” says Marc Percansky, a concert promoter and friend of Bushey’s. “This new designation is a reminder of all the hard work that John Bushey has put forth over the years, and I wish him many more ahead.”

The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

An Unparalleled Dylanologist

“Highway 61 Revisited” was launched in 1990 when Bushey contributed his innate understanding off all things Bob Dylan. 

Bushey a consummate fan and Dylan historian with an extensive collection of recorded concerts, outtakes, and vintage recordings of Bob Dylan. He also has the attention and respect of Dylan fans across this country and around the world.

Since the show’s inception, Bushey has volunteered thousands of hours and featured hundreds of guests who share his passion for Dylan’s music.

“By maintaining such a high-profile show honoring Bob Dylan, Bushey has drawn attention to Dylan’s connections to the Northland and helped strengthen Duluth’s commitment to celebrating its native son,” says Maija Jenson, program director of KUMD.

“John Bushey’s commitment to his show, through good times and bad times, is deserving of exceptional honors,” says Jenson. “John has had significant health issues for more than 10 years and through treatments and health concerns, John has remained a dedicated KUMD volunteer host at KUMD.”

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, officially proclaimed, October 15, 2016 as “John Bushey/KUMD Highway 61 Revisited Day.”

Our mission: The University of Minnesota Duluth integrates liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement and prepares students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally engaged citizens.

UMD offers 166 undergraduate majors and minors and more than 25 graduate degree programs. During the 2016 school year, 11,018 students enrolled. Find UMD online: www.d.umn.edu

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Bob Dylan Playlist for John Bushey's Highway 61 Revisited - Marc Percansky Call In Show

Magic Marc Productions - Marc Percansky <marc@magicmarcproductions.com> Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 8:00 PM

To: john bushey <bushey61@cpinternet.com>

01. Something There Is About You - Planet Waves (1974)

02. Never Say Goodbye - Planet Waves (1974)

03. Idiot Wind - Blood On The Tracks (1974)

04. Mozambique - Desire (1975)

05. No Time To Think - Street-Legal (1978) 

06. We Better Talk This Over - Street-Legal (1978)

07. Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan At Budokan (1978)

08. Magic - Shot Of Love Outtake (1981) http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Magic/3whqUY?src=5
09. No Money Down - Holiday Star Music Theater / Merrillville, Indiana (October 19th 1981) - Larry Kegan and Bob Dylan https://soundcloud.com/handydandy/larry-kegan-no-money-down

10. Sweetheart Like You - Infidels (1983)

11. Tangled Up In Blue - Real Live (1984)

12. Something's Burning, Baby - Empire Burlesque (1985)

13. Forever Young - Biograph (1985)

14. Handy Dandy - Under The Red Sky (1990)

15. Girl From The North Country - The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) & (2014)

16. Mississippi - Love And Theft (2001)

17. North Country Blues - The Times They Are A-Changin' (1964)

Highway 61 Revisited http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kumd/guide.guidemain John Bushey - The music of Bob Dylan / Saturdays and Mondays at 5:00 pm on KUMD 103.3FM duluth.public.radio

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Marc Percansky

Magic Marc Productions

http://www.magicmarcproductions.com