Past event viewable here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki3a6DuTSYQ

Bob Dylan Tribute w Billy Coulter, Brian Simms, Ruthie Logsdon and Tony Denikos, rob Hinkal, McKinley Clare. watch at Facebook and YouTube | please check local requirements and recommendations re: masking and social distancing The Institute of Musical Traditions presents an 80th birthday tribute to one of world’s best-known singer/songwriters. Although Bob Dylan won't be there, his influence will... Dylan’s impact on popular culture is far-reaching and this unique lineup of performers reflects the breadth of his timeless contributions to American music.

Award-winning artist Billy Coulter, who will emcee and perform, previously collaborated with IMT to present three prior Dylan Tributes, has put together an homage that will surely be a memorable show. This concert showcases artists from the folk and Americana/roots music scenes with each playing several Dylan compositions that are among their favorites (and most likely yours too). “Washington’s music community is so diverse that Dylan’s work was the ideal platform to gather all these distinctive talents together on one stage” says Coulter.

Much like Dylan's music career, this concert will present acoustic performances in the first part, then “goes electric” for the rest of the show.

Veteran singer/songwriters Tony Denikos and rob Hinkal (ilyAIMY), along with up-and-coming artist McKinley Clare will raise their unique voices in song to bring warmth and depth to these timeless acoustic compositions.

The second set comprises three highly regarded artists from Roots-Rock community. Ruthie Logsdon of the ever-popular Ruthie & The Wranglers, brings country twang to Dylans’ brilliant lyrics, Junkyard Saints’ leader, Brian Simms, delivers a bounty of New Orleans groove and killer keyboard playing; and Billy Coulter provides the spirited “Rolling Thunder-era” energy and excitement. All backed by a rhythm section featuring Washington pros Ronnie Newmyer (bassist for Nils Lofgren, The New Keys) and Tom Fridrich (drummer for The Wranglers and The Remnants).