“Sing Me Back Home: The 7th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration,” is set for Thursday, May 26 at 4 p.m. in Old Chapel. There will be music, an outdoor barbecue and indoor art show.
This year's show will include a tribute to singer Merle Haggard as well since Dylan was on the road this spring with the country legend. Songs by both artists will be performed by local artists including Hollis Brown Dangerfields; Mark Tolstrup; Frank Jaklitsch; Circle of Willis; Rob Skane; G.C. Haymes; The Rumdummies; Mitch Elrod & Ben Himmelfarb; MotherJudge; Ed Atkeson; Bowtie Blotto; Decadent Royals; Dana Monteith's Iowa 80; Folding Sky; Jason Martin; and Hannah Imbesi. Kickoff band “No Outlet” will start at 4 p.m. with the main tribute music beginning at 7 p.m. Local musician and music writer Michael Eck will serve as emcee.
The day-long art show, “Visions Of Johanna: Art Inspired By Bob Dylan, His Words And Music.” was conceived and curated by G.C. Haymes. It will also be in Old Chapel in an adjacent gallery.
Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $5 will go to the Chris Ryan Scholarship Fund. A pub menu and pub beverages will be available. Cake will be served following a chorus of “Happy Birthday” to Bob (who celebrated his 64th birthday on May 24).
Old Chapel is located near the center of the Union campus, accessible from the College's main entrance.
For more information, contact Dale Metzger at 388-6124 (dalemetz99@aol.com) or Tyson Fricker at 432.6634 (mandhand@aol.com).