Today in Music History: Dylan Debuts "Blowin' In The Wind" Apr 11, 2014James Brown entered the charts for the first time, Pearl Jam played for SNL, and Dylan made his New York debut Today in Music History.
Local Current BlogFrom Another World: Bob Dylan tribute album features a global village of musiciansSelena Carlson • Feb 20, 2014“I know there are a lot of Bob Dylan covers out there,” admits Alain Weber with a chuckle. “Probably new ones every week.” Nonetheless, in the recently released tribute album he’s compiled, From Another World, Weber captures Dylan’s universality in a uniquely global fashion. The compilation features artists from around the world, and each track…
Today in Music History: Johnny Cash Helps Bob Dylan Feb 17, 2014Elvis earned his first Gold album, James Taylor appeared on television, and Johnny Cash re-recorded "Girl From The North Country" with Bob Dylan Today in Music History.
Local Current BlogBob Dylan charged with inciting hate in France after allegedly anti-Croatian remarksJay Gabler • Dec 4, 2013Hibbing native Bob Dylan has lived a long, strange life, and it’s not getting any less strange. Just a few weeks after receiving the French Legion of Honor, Dylan, 72, is the subject of preliminary charges filed against him in France for “public insult and inciting hate.” The charges were confirmed in a statement to…
Discover MusicFirst Listen: Bob Dylan, Highlights From 'Another Self Portrait (1969-1971)'Ann Powers • Aug 19, 2013Subtitled The Bootleg Series Vol. 10, a new archival set revisits one of Dylan's key transitional phases, when he was running from his own burdensome greatness and jumping into the great scrap heap of American musical tradition. Hear 15 songs from the new box set.
DuluthBob Dylan pays homage to Bobby Vee at memorable Midway Stadium showAndrea Swensson • Jul 11, 2013With a train rolling behind the stage every 15 minutes and the pungent smell of oil and hot gravel clinging to the air, it was easy to see why Bob Dylan chose to return to St. Paul’s Midway Stadium for his AmericanaramA tour with Richard Thompson, My Morning Jacket and Wilco. The unique location and heavy-hitting…
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Dylan Covers Jul 10, 2013To get ready for the show tonight we thought we would play some Dylan covers. What songs of Bob Dylan's covered by another artist would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
News and InterviewsBob Dylan, My Morning Jacket and Wilco to perform at Midway Stadium July 10 Jul 9, 2013Some heavy hitters are making their way to Saint Paul's ballpark by the train yard on July 10, as part of Bob Dylan's AmericanaramA Festival.
DuluthWin tickets to the Americanarama Festival featuring Bob Dylan, Wilco, and My Morning Jacket Jul 3, 2013The Current is giving five lucky winners an opportunity to win pair of tickets to Americanarama Festival of Music in Duluth, MN featuring performances by Bob Dylan and His Band, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, and Richard Thompson Electric Trio.
DuluthBob Dylan will be honored with a new statue in DuluthAndrea Swensson • Jun 14, 2013 Duluth has no shortage of love for its most famous son. Already there is Bob Dylan Way, the annual Dylan Days celebration (which spreads all the way up to Hibbing, where Dylan’s family moved after he was born), and the series of Duluth Does Dylan compilations. And soon, if the Dylan By Duluth project…