Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19. Steve Cohen for MPR
Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
After years of health challenges following a stroke, the Replacements’ guitarist and solo artist died on Dec. 18, 2024. This night was a chance to hold up Dunlap’s great legacy as an artist and human being.
The night’s program was as follows:
"TIMES LIKE THIS"
Performed by the Slim Dunlap Tribute Band (Dave Boquist, John Eller, Terry Walsh, Curtiss A and original band members Brien Lilja, Johnny Hazlett, Jim Thompson)
WELCOME
by Lizz Winstead
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Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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The Slim Dunlap Tribute Band (Curtiss A, Dave Boquist, Brien Lilja, Terry Walsh, John Eller, Johnny Hazlett, Jim Thompson). Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Lizz Winstead. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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"SONG AND A STORY" Performers and Speakers
Frank Randall (with Lianne Smith)
Wayne Augustin
Lianne Smith
Rich Mattson & Germaine Gemberling
Gini Dodds
Curtiss A
Terry Walsh
Lizz Winstead & John Eller with Dave Boquist and Rich Mattson (NRBQ/Skeeter Davis song “Things To You”)
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Dave Boquist and Rich Mattson. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Frank Randall and Lianne Smith. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Wayne Augustin. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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EULOGY
by Brad Zellar
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Brad Zellar. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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PERFORMANCES
THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS (Duo)
Jack Torrey and Page Burkum
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Page Burkum and Jack Torrey of the Cactus Blossoms. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Page Burkum and Jack Torrey of the Cactus Blossoms. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Page Burkum and Jack Torrey of the Cactus Blossoms. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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TRAILER TRASH
Steve Price, Keely Land, Nate Dungan, Randy "Moe" Anderson, Jon Duncan, Randy "Tyrone" Broughten and special guests: Jimmy "Dutch" Gaines, Janie Miller, Bill Batson, Curtiss A, Dave Boquist
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Curtiss A. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Trailer Trash. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Trailer Trash. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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FAMILY TRIBUTE AND FINAL SPEAKERS
"TWO BY TWO"
Performed by Emily Boigenzahn, Louis Dunlap, Eloise Boigenzahn, Brian Lilja
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Eloise Boigenzahn and Louis Dunlap. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Emily Boigenzahn, Louis Dunlap, and Eloise Boigenzahn. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Emily Boigenzahn, Louis Dunlap, and Eloise Boigenzahn. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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FAMILY TRIBUTES
Delia Dunlap, Louis Dunlap, Emily Boigenzahn, Drey and Eloise Boigenzahn, Mary Dunlap, Jasha Johnson
FINAL SPEAKERS
Elizabeth Neiderhiser
Danny Contreras
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Danny Contreras, a friend and nurse for Slim Dunlap. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Mary Dunlap (center) with members of Slim Dunlap's family. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Mary Dunlap (center) with members of Slim Dunlap's family. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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SLIMBOREE SING-ALONG
Led by John Eller and Dave Boquist
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Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Slimboree Sing-Along band led by Dave Boquist and John Eller. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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Slimboree Sing-Along band led by Dave Boquist and John Eller. Family, friends, and admirers of Twin Cities musician Bob “Slim” Dunlap gathered for an evening of music and stories at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, May 19.
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A new website, The Slim Dunlap Archives, is live now. To donate to the Slim Dunlap Fund,which willhelp to pay the costs of his burial site at Lakewood Cemetery,click here.
