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/