More Photos from the Last Days of 2023 Duluth Dylan Fest

Paul Metsa (R) & Sonny Earl opened Thursday eve's 
concert at sacred heart featuring Jeff Slate and Mark Bosch

It was a nine day whirlwind with many wonderful moments as Dylan fans and friends gathered to celebrate the music of Duluth's native son. Thank you to everyone who shared music and generous portions of their hearts. Special thanks for the volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes to make this another great event, and to Michael Anderson, for the Singer/Songwriter photos and all the best images on the rest of this page. 

Here are some photos from events on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Jeff Slate (R) with Mark Bosch demonstrated their virtuosity

(L to R) Sonny Earl, Mark Bosch, Jeff Slate, Paul Metsa

Friday evening the Singer/Songwriter competition 

was yet another talent spectacle.

(L to R) Pat Eliason, Jeff Slate, Amy Grillo, Zane Bail, Gene LaFond

Singer/Songwriter contest winners.
(L to R) Skarlet Woods, Misisipi Mike Wolf, Nikki Lemire

Second place: Nikki Lemire

Winner Misisipi Mike, who also designed this year's poster art.

Judges: (L to R) Jeff Slate, Gene LaFond, Jamie Ness,
Wendy Ruhnke, Miriam Hansen

Saturday night was a romp delivered to us by The Infidels, 

a supergroup from the Twin Cities.

Safe travels to all who joined us from afar.

Let the music live in your hearts 

and stay forever young.

To the locals: For more detailed coverage of many of these events

read Jill Fisher's upcoming review in the Reader.