Bob Dylan in Minnesota: Troubadour Tales from Duluth, Hibbing and Dinkytown - Softcover

K G Miles; Paul Metsa; Ed Newman; Marc Percansky; Matt Steichen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857162349 ISBN 13: 9780857162342

Publisher: McNidder & Grace, 2023

Synopsis

For Bob Dylan enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the early life, places and roots of Bob Dylan.

Bob Dylan was born in Minnesota in Duluth, he grew up in nearby Hibbing and cut his musical teeth in the folk scene of Dinkytown.

Fascinating 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.

About this title

About the Author

K G Milesis an author and leading authority on Bob Dylan and co-curator of the Dylan Room at London's Troubadour Club.

Through writing, podcasts and Dylan tours, K G Miles is able to share his knowledge and experience of Bob Dylan with music lovers 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 Newmanprofessional 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 Percanskywas a teenage professional Magician and returned to this professional 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 Saint Paul, Minnesota area.

Matt Steichenhas 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: McNidder & Grace
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857162349
• ISBN 13: 9780857162342
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176