Dylan66 & Colorado Blues Society presents:

4th Annual Bob Dylan Tribute Festival
A Blues In The Schools Benefit
May 22-23, 2009
BOULDER THEATER & D-NOTE

100+ artists performing the songs of Bob Dylan
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press release: 4/22/2009

ANNUAL DYLAN TRIBUTE BECOMES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Irish rockers Seneca will join in with local musicians in the 4th annual tribute to Bob Dylan. Organizer and local musician, Dewey Paul Moffitt (Dewey Paul Band / Dylan66), is hoping this latest expansion of the event will attract more international artists in the future.

"This event started out the first two years with one night at a local Denver theater. In 2008, we expanded it to two nights and this year we're at two separate venues hosting our first international band." Moffitt says.

This years event will take place on May 22nd and 23rd with more than one hundred artists performing the songs of Bob Dylan. The first night will be strictly electric and take place at the Boulder Theater (Boulder) and promises to feature more than thirty-five Dylan compositions over three sets. The second night will be held at the D-Note (Olde Town Arvada) and feature Dylan's songs in an acoustic setting.

"None of these performers attempt to imitate Dylan. We all apply our own personalities into his material. Bob wrote such passionate songs with traditional folk structures, it allows for lots of interpretation and improvisation. This years event will undoubtedly be a monumental one." Moffitt says.

Proceeds will benefit the Colorado Blues Society's Blues In The Schools Program. Tickets for the festival are available on-line at http://www.dylan66.org .

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4th Annual Bob Dylan Tribute Festival
May 22, 2009 Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO (Doors at 7pm / 8pm showtime)
May 23, 2009 D-Note, Olde Town Arvada, CO (doors at 6pm / showtime 7pm)

Dylan66 -A Tribute to Bob Dylan

Dylan66 is a band 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 group was born out of a Bob Dylan tribute event which benefits the Colorado Blue's Society's Blues In The Schools programs. The event has turned into a festival which takes place annually on the weekend around Bob Dylan's birthday (May 24). More than 100 artists perform at the annual event.

The Dylan66 touring band features a rotating cast of professional musicians. Look for the Dylan66 all-star band on tour in 2009!


DYLAN66 PERFORMERS

The following artists perform or have appeared on stage with the band Dylan66, most of them in the annual benefit show:

VOCALS:
Angie Stevens, Arnie J. Green, Bill McKay, Brian Sofer, Chella Negro, Dewey Paul, Jake Wolf, Jessica Goodkin, John Bunzli, MC Griot, Mike Studeny, Nadiaunique, Peter Stelling, R.C. Griffin, Jr., Scott Baxendale, Smokey Joe, Terry Dalton, Tori Pater

GUITARS:
Adam Stern, Arnie J. Green, Brian Sofer, Casey James Prestwood, Dan Walker, Dan Treanor, Dewey Paul, Evan Sitchler, Jim Dalton, John Bunzli, Mike Studeny, Peter Stelling, R.C. Griffin, Jr., Scott Baxendale, Terry Dalton, Tori Pater

KEYBOARDS:
Aylon Baru, Bill McKay, Melvin Seals, Ted Tilton

HARMONICA:
Dan Treanor, Mike Studeny

SAXOPHONE:
MIke Studeny, Paul Cohen

FIDDLE
Bridget Law

BASS:
Jeff Andrews, Mike "Spanky" McCluer, Stork, Tim Steele

DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Jake Wolf, John Bunting, Jose Rossy, Scott Bruggeman, Tom Piercy

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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