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

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.

https://mcnidderandgrace.com/kgmiles

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.’

https://mcnidderandgrace.com/paul_metsa

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.

https://mcnidderandgrace.com/ednewman

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.

https://mcnidderandgrace.com/marcpercansky

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

https://mcnidderandgrace.com/k-g-miles-bobdylanminnesota

BOB DYLAN IN MINNESOTA - TROUBADOUR TALES FROM DULUTH, HIBBING AND DINKYTOWN

K G MILES WITH PAUL METSA, ED NEWMAN, MARC PERCANSKY AND MATT STEICHEN

Bob Dylan in Minnesota

Troubadour Tales from Duluth, Hibbing and Dinkytown

K G Miles with Paul Metsa, Ed Newman, Marc Percansky and Matt Steichen

Published 26 April 2023

Paperback £12.00

ISBN 9780857162342

BUY UK BUY USA

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 book brings together 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.

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.

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Paul Metsa

Ed Newman

Marc Percansky

Matt Steichen

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Marc Percansky was a teenage professional Magician and returned to this profession periodically over the years. He did magic shows for Bob Dylan, Prince, The Who and many others. These days he is an independent concert, music and event promoter based in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul, Minnesota area. 

https://mcnidderandgrace.com/marcpercansky

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 travel guide brings together wonderful stories from these

key locations and the roots and early life of Bob Dylan.

We also introduce you to four great contributors who live

in Dylan's homeland and play an active part in promoting

everything Dylan.

Ed Newman writer, artist and promoter of the

Duluth Dylan Fest and lives in Duluth.

Marc Percansky concert, music and event promoter

based in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Matt Steichen journalist, publicist, presenter and

big Dylan fan living in Lakeville.

And Paul Metsa musician, songwriter, author, radio and

TV host. The Huffington Post called him, 'The other great

folksinger from Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range.'

We travel back in time to hear stories from Dylan's early

teacher, eye-witness accounts from early Dinkytown musical

collaborators, as well as being privy to behind the scenes

secrets from the classic Blood On The Tracks album.

Fascinating insights into the early life of one of the most

important songwriters in music history -

and told with Minnesota voices.

K G Miles, author of the Bob Dylan

Troubadour Tales series and co-

curator of the Dylan Room at

London's Troubadour Club.

GBP £12.00 USD $16.95

ISBN: 9780857162342

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9 780857 162342

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