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Bob Fest 2015!

25th Annual MusiCares Person-of-the-Year Tribute Ceremony

Performer Line Up:

BOB DYLAN
Beck
Black Keys
Jackson Brown
John Doe
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Norah Jones
Tom Jones
Los Lobos
Taj Mahal
John Mellencamp
Alanis Morissette
Willie Nelson
Aaron Neville
Bonnie Raitt
Bruce Springsteen
Susan Tedeschi
Derek Trucks
Eddie Vedder
Jack White
Neil Young

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Don Was

Award Presenter: Jimmy Carter



Los Angeles, California
Staples Center
6 February 2015, Friday
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Capacity: 20,000



Will Bob play? And if so, what will he choose?
We know that Tedeschi Trucks was asked to do "Million Miles."
Where's Eric & Van?

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From: http://www.grammy.com/news/more-perform ... an-tribute

More Performers Added To Bob Dylan Tribute
JACKSON BROWNE, ALANIS MORISSETTE, AARON NEVILLE, AND BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ADDED TO 2015 MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE CONCERT; FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER TO PRESENT AWARD TO BOB DYLAN


Los Angeles, USA - January 06, 2015 - GRAMMY winners Taj Mahal, Alanis Morissette, Aaron Neville, Bruce Springsteen, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks; and GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Jackson Browne are the latest performers added to the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Bob Dylan on Feb. 6 in Los Angeles. Former President and current 57th GRAMMY nominee Jimmy Carter will present Dylan with the MusiCares Person of the Year award.

Previously announced performers are GRAMMY winners Beck; the Black Keys; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Norah Jones; Tom Jones; Los Lobos; John Mellencamp; Willie Nelson; Bonnie Raitt; Eddie Vedder; Jack White; and Neil Young; as well as singer/songwriter John Doe. Three-time GRAMMY-winning producer and recent Emmy winner Don Was will be the evening's musical director.

Dylan is being honored as the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary creative accomplishments. Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute — now in its 25th year — will provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.

The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute ceremony is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week. The celebration culminates with the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 8. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Nothing from Christmas In The Heart?

Don't get me goin.

Getting Excited

1. Beck- Things Have Changed
2. Black Keys- She Belongs to Me
3. Jackson Brown- Beyond Here Lies Nothing
4. John Doe- Workingman's Blues
5. Crosby, Stills & Nash- Waiting for You
6. Norah Jones- Duquesne Whistle
7. Tom Jones- Pay in Blood
8. Los Lobos- Tangled Up in Blue
9. Taj Mahal- Love Sick
10. John Mellencamp- High Water (for Charlie Patton)
11. Alanis Morissette- Simple Twist of Fate
12. Willie Nelson- Early Roman Kings
13. Aaron Neville- Forgetful Heart
14. Bonnie Raitt- Spirit on the Water
15. Bruce Springsteen- Scarlet Town
16. Susan Tedeschi- Soon After Midnight
17. Derek Trucks- Long and Wasted Years
18. Eddie Vedder- Blowin' in the Wind
19. Jack White- Things Have Changed
20. Neil Young- She Belongs to Me
21. Bob Dylan- Stay with Me

awesome and exciting interview here (if not in depth)
indicates that Bob is involved in matching song choices with performers.
could be the best move of this ceremony yet.
Hope he shreds it Lukas Nelson Style.

http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/01/0 ... interview/

That was a treat MerryLlama and super great news- Because even though each of the performers is very good, in their own way, thinking maybe Bob has ideas to put it together like a musical picture makes it a lot more interesting- Unless it's not him, but someone ughhh speaking "for" him trying to skew things a certain same-o blahblahblah way

That article didn't specify if she talked directly to him. I hope that's it, that she did talk to Bob himself...which would make that show SO exciting! Kind of like what some see as his music as theater art in his current shows.

Aaaaannnd then- that would put him in charge of spotlighting, as well as being spotlighted

Bob three-song closer: Forgetful Heart, Long and Wasted Years and Stay With Me. Then everyone comes back out and each artist gets two verses of Tempest.

That bit was unconfirmed, and will probably not take place. Instead Bob will sing the live debut of "Tin Angel", while three of the singers will act out the plot on stage. Willie Nelson has secured the role of the boss, and Neil Young will appear as old Henry Lee, while auditions are still ongoing for the part of the lady.

Wow - Dylan is playing at this event?

10. Intermission - Bob Dylan

From Llama's link I see Don Was is musical director of this event. Wonderful news. This could sound as good as UTRS! It's been a long wait.

He probably feels better than James Brown
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-TxHInkyNpg

Was (Not Was) were slightly out there in their time.

Jimmy Carter is on the Daily Show tonight, I'll be watching for any Dylan talk.

Imagine!? We will never escape "things have changed" lol

Can anyone confirm if Dylan is actually performing?

That's the question Jal. I feel like I read somewhere that he was, but can't find it.
(and the Dylan, Inc. site doesn't mention it under either news or hype, which is actually kind of cool).

One can infer that he wouldn't snub Jimmy Carter since Bob is not on tour.

From Billboard last week:

Jimmy Carter to Present Bob Dylan With MusiCares Honor
By Associated Press & Billboard Staff | January 06, 2015

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter will present Bob Dylan with the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year honor next month in Los Angeles.

The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson and Jack White will perform at the pre-Grammy show Feb. 6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Dylan's accolade was announced last September. At the time, Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, said Dylan's "body of creative work has contributed to America's culture, as well as that of the entire world, in genuinely deep and lasting ways."

Added MusiCares Foundation Board chair Bill Silva: "Bob Dylan's songwriting ability is unmatched, and it will be an extraordinary evening to hear his work showcased by such a remarkable group of artists."

Past MusiCares Person of the Year honorees include Bono, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and Quincy Jones. Proceeds from the event, which is in its 25th year, will support MusiCares, which provides financial and medical help to musicians in need.

The 57th annual Grammys Awards will take place Feb. 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The awards will air live on CBS.


http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/ ... ares-honor

I really hope they'll all be doing songs they haven't done before. It'd be lame if Neil pulled out another rendition of Watchtower and if Willie did What Was It You Wanted again... I want new covers.

I agree Dani. It would also be cool if they disregarded Rolling Stone, Watchtower completely.
Million Miles with Susan & Derek is good. Who's doing Narrow Way?

http://www.grammy.com/news/more-perform ... ce=Twitter

At the end of this article it says the telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT." Not sure if they're referring to the tribute or the Grammy's though.

We can only hope Jal. There are a few other articles around that look like they meant just for the Grammy.
We can only hope.
ThERe must be someone hERe that is attending...
Otherwise, it seems like we'll be counting on layperson tweets.

I am hoping for one of the kind Bob tapers can go, record and share a recording of this event.

Pretty much all of my current musical heroes paying tribute to my main musical hero!

I wish I could be there, right now!

Last year, didn't they do the Beatles tribute show prior to, and as part of the Grammy's, and then show the entire Beatles tribute portion on CBS later as a separate event ?.....or something Like that ?