Blonde on Blonde 60th Anniversary Concert: Sooner or Later at Cain's Ballroom
The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is hosting a concert to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan's iconic album Blonde on Blonde. The event, named Sooner or Later, will take place on Feb. 20 at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa and will be hosted by Jordan Klepper from The Daily Show. The concert will feature performances by various artists, including Natalie Merchant, Craig Finn, Fantastic Negrito, Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Willie Nile, Hamilton Leithauser, The McCrary Sisters, and more. The artists will perform songs from Blonde on Blonde and other tracks from Dylan's repertoire.
Steven Jenkins, the senior director of the Bob Dylan Center, expressed that Blonde on Blonde still sounds ahead of its time even after 60 years since its release. The album, known for its unique sound, was a groundbreaking double album that showcased Dylan's musical evolution. The concert aims to bring a fresh perspective to the timeless music of Blonde on Blonde through the reinterpretation by the talented lineup of guest artists.
A presale for tickets will be available for Bob Dylan Center members starting on Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with any remaining tickets going on sale to the public on Friday. More information about the concert can be found on the Bob Dylan Center's website. Blonde on Blonde, released in June 1966, marked Dylan's seventh studio album and featured notable musicians like Robbie Robertson and Rick Danko. The album reached #9 on the charts and included popular tracks such as "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35," "I Want You," "Just Like a Woman," and "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again."
In conclusion, the concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde promises to be a memorable event featuring a diverse lineup of talented artists paying tribute to Dylan's timeless music. Don't miss this one-night-only opportunity to experience the magic of Blonde on Blonde and other classic songs from Bob Dylan's catalog in a unique and exciting way.