Jeff Slate Duo: The Music of Bob Dylan (and more)

Join us for a special musical tribute to one of the most influential artists of all time—Bob Dylan. With over 125 million records sold and accolades including 10 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Special Citation Pulitzer Prize, and the Nobel Prize in Literature, Dylan’s impact on music and culture is unparalleled.

On the eve of Dylan’s 84th birthday, acclaimed musician and writer Jeff Slate will perform a selection of Dylan’s iconic songs, celebrating the artist’s enduring legacy. 

Throughout his career, Slate has honored Dylan’s music on stages around the world, including at the Duluth Dylan Festival, the Woody Guthrie Center, and the World of Bob Dylan Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In December 2023, he conducted a rare interview with Dylan himself—one of only a handful the artist has given this century.

Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of music and storytelling, celebrating the legacy of Bob Dylan.

About Jeff Slate

Jeff Slate is a world-class frontman/songwriter who came up in the mid-1980s US East Coast post-punk scene as the singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of the Mindless Thinkers. By the early '90s, he was a solo artist, working with The Who’s Pete Townshend, touring with Sheryl Crow, and founding the mod-influenced band The Badge.

Over the past 15 years, Jeff has toured the US and headlined the Switchyard Festival in Tulsa and Tom Petty Weekend in Florida. He’s even been an all-star counselor at the celebrated Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp! A guest host on SiriusXM, Jeff co-authored "The Authorized Roy Orbison" (with the late legend’s sons) and "Guitar", guitar-slinger Earl Slick’s memoir. Jeff wrote liner notes for albums by Orbison, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix, among many others. Jeff’s fourth solo album, The Last Day of Summer, featuring Dave Stewart, Duff McKagan, Earl Slick, members of Paul Weller’s band and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, was released in 2024 to great acclaim.