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Dylan66 is a professional group of all-star musicians from Denver, Colorado performing
uniquely fresh versions of songs written by the illustrious Bob Dylan.
Founded by singer-songwriter Dewey Paul,
the band features
Leftover Salmon's Bill McKay,
Shakedown Street's Jake Wolf and
Joe Weisiger,
fiddle virtuoso Bridget Law, sensational vocalist
Chella Negro, bass prodigy
Michael "Stork" Caprara, among many other acclaimed
artists, like Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band) and
Jose' Rossy (Talking Heads, Robert Palmer) for example,
have been known to join in for various stints.
Dylan66
Chella Negro -Vocals
Bridget Law -Fiddle, Vocals
Dewey Paul -Guitars, Vocals
R.C. Griffin Jr. -Guitars, Vocals
Bill McKay -Keyboards, Vocals
"Smokey" Joe Weisiger -Keyboards, Vocals
Michael "Stork" Caprara -Bass
Jake Wolf -Drums, Vocals
*actual band members may vary at different performances, and many surprise guests have been known to sit in.
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Chella Negro -Vocals
A native of Wisconsin, Michelle Caponigro, a.k.a. Chella Negro, has been winning over audiences with her angelic voice since the age of 8. She spent
her college years
studying Vocal Performance and Dramatic Arts at Winona State University, Winona, MN. Since arriving in Colorado, Michelle's vocal
expertise has astonished the jam band and singer-songwriter scenes as part of Purple Buddha, Natchez Bound, Dewey Paul Band and others.
She is well on her way to an enduring successful music career. Chella's favorite Dylan album is "Another Side of Bob Dylan".
Chella's website
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Bridget Law -Fiddle, Vocals
Bridget Law and her fiddle have been wooing audiences from Colorado to Europe. In addition to her own bands, Itz Evolvong and
Elephant Revival Concept, she has been a member of many stellar groups including Oakhurst, Gain & Demise, My Tea Kind, Trad Jazz
Allstars, Trip Dixie, and The Potcheen Folk Band. She began playing fiddle at age 9 inspired by her mentor Chris Daring. She was the
Colorado State Fiddle Champion in 1995 and 2000; and in 2003 and 2005 she was named the Wet Mountain Western Days Champion. She also
ranked in the top twenty in both the National Old-time Fiddler Contest, and the Texas State Fiddle Championships. She has traveled and
played all over Colorado and the United States, taught bluegrass fiddle in Scotland and even played at the Moscow Conservatory in Russia.
Bridget's favorite Dylan album is "Desire". Bridget's website
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Dewey Paul -Guitars, Vocals
Dewey can usually be heard performing his original singer-songwriter works with his own
Dewey Paul Band. He has over 16 years of live professional audio production experience and more than 25 years of guitar playing. He has recently
performed alongside legends such as Melvin Seals and John Oates and has performed in four annual reenactments of the infamous
The Band's Last Waltz concert.
Dewey's favorite Dylan album is "Blood On The Tracks".
Dewey's website
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R.C. Griffin Jr. -Guitars, Vocals
R.C. Griffin Jr., "Russ", formerly of The Deadbeats and Dear Marsha, cites Bob Dylan as his most inspiring muse and can perform nearly
anything from Dylan's catalog at a moments notice. When not performing along side Moffitt in the Dewey Paul Band, Russ can be heard
accompanying award winning singer songwriter from Evergreen, Colorado Dave Middleton in the Middleton/Griffin Duo, known as "MGD".
Griffin is also the man behind Colorado's free outdoor singer-songwriter music festival, "Sunstock". Russ' favorite Dylan album is
"Highway 61 Revisited". Russ' website
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Bill McKay -Keyboards, Vocals
Bill has enjoyed successful and extended stints as a full fledged member of the infamous Band du Jour, Derek Trucks Band and Colorado's
own legendary "polyethnic cajun slamgrass" band, Leftover Salmon. These days Bill can be heard playing with the sensational Denver-Boulder
outfit Double Parked as well as many solo and side project appearances. Bill's favorite Dylan album is "Nashville Skyline".
Bill's website
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"Smokey" Joe Weisiger -Keyboards
Long time Denver musician, Joe Weiger has played with many prominent jam band artists including Buddy Cage (New Riders of the Purple Sage),
Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), Rob Eaton (Dark Star Orchestra), August West, Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue, One Kind Favor, and most
recently, Colorado's Favorite Grateful Dead band, Shakedown Street. Joe's sensational style of keyboard and organ playing has charmed crowds
from coast to coast. Joe's favorite Dylan album is "Slow Train".
Joe's website
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Michael "stork" Caprara -Bass
Michael "Stork" Caprara has been playing Bass for 26 years, 14 years in Colorado. He has also performed with many psychedelic
jam bands including Purple Buddha and Natchez Bound. Stork recently joined Liquid Revival which is a national touring band that
hit 49 out of 50 states last year. They are looking forward to an upcoming southeastern tour, and will be releasing a collection of
their greatest hits performed live. Stork's favorite Dylan album is "Desire".
Stork's website
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Jake Wolf -Drums, Vocals
Jake has had the honor of playing with many fabulous musicians going into his 18th year of performing. Some of them include George Clinton
and the P-funk All-stars, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Digital Underground, Jeff Pevar, David Nelson , Buddy Cage, Melvin Seals, Vince Welnick,
Bob Bralove, Tom Constanten, and Donna-Jean Gaudcheux, Karl Denson, Steve Kimmock, Martin Fierro, Greg Anton, Papa Grows Funk, Polytoxic,
and many others. Primarily Jake can be heard hitting the skins behind Colorado's Shakedown Street and Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue.
Jake's favorite Dylan album is "Blonde On Blonde". Jake's website
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Jose' Rossy -Pecussion
Jose is a world renowned percussioist whose credentials speak for themselves: Talking Heads, Weather Report, Robert Palmer, Power Station,
Patti Labelle, Nona Hendrix, Jill Jenson
Chic, Sesame Street, Cameo, Peter Allen, Soniadada, Kamloops, British Columbia Symphony Orchestra, and many many others.
Jose's website
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DYLAN66 GUEST PERFORMERS
The following performers have appeared on stage with Dylan66 (& Dylan65), most of them in our annual benefit show:
Adam Stern,
Angie Stevens,
Anna Z.,
Aylon Baru,
Brian Sofer,
Cheyenne Kowal,
Dan Treanor,
Dan Walker,
Daniel Katsuk,
Dwight Mark,
Erik Martinez,
Evan Sitchler,
Handsome Bobby,
Jeff Andrews,
Jessica Goodkin,
Jim Dalton,
John Bundy,
John Common,
Jose' Rossy,
Matt Kowal,
MC Griot,
Melvin Seals,
Mike "Spanky" McCluer,
Mike Studeny,
Nadiaunique,
Peter Stelling,
Paul "Dr. Poz" Cohen,
Scott Anderson,
Scott Baxendale,
Scott Bruggeman,
Ted Galloway,
Ted Tilton,
Terry Dalton,
Tim Steele,
Tom Piercy,
Tori Pater
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TERRY DALTON
December 8, 1948 - March 23, 2007
"May you stay... Forever Young!"
Terry Dalton was one hell of an inspiration to his family, friends and fans around the Denver metro area and far beyond. I am so honored to have shared the
Dylan65 stage with a true legend. On March 21st of this year, Terry accepted the invitation to play Dylan66. Sadly, he passed away two days later.
His rendition of
Bob Dylan's "Forever Young" at last year's event was breathtaking. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Everyone who participated in Dylan65, the musicians, the audience, the crew -we all felt his magic that evening. His energy raised the bar for all of us to
give every ounce of soul we could muster into the show.
Although it appears that he has physically left us for a more
permanent gig, we accept that he will be with us this year in spirit. Dylan66 will be dedicated to Terry's legacy and there will be a special tribute
performed to honor him.
When I was in the midst of organizing the original Dylan65 event and frantically setting up rehearsals with
the more than 30 musicians who performed, a great thing happened. Mike Studeny brought me down to Lincoln's Roadhouse one night to work out some
tunes with Terry.
You see, we could never find a time or place to rehearse off stage anywhere. Terry was always at the bar... playing, drinking, doing his thing.
So Mike,
Terry and myself rehearsed live
on stage in front of the Lincon's crowd. We just called out 5 or 6 Dylan tunes to each other and ran through them right there.
Best rehearsal I've ever been a part of.
Thank you Terry!
-DPM
FOREVER YOUNG
MP3 of Terry Dalton w/ Mike Studeny Live at Dylan65, May 24th, 2006.
TERRY DALTON & MIKE STUDENY perform "Forever Young" @ our annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash
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Photos 2 & 4 "Forever Young" with Mike Studeny.
Photos 5 & 7 "Lay Lady Lay" with Dewey Paul.
Photo 6 "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" with Missy Gutreuter, Evan Sitcher & Chella Negro.
Photos 1-6 by Tim Sutherland,
Photo 7 by Mark Stout.
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