Bob's Birthday Bash Singer/Songwriter competition

HIBBING, Minn. ─ The singer/songwriter contest is back at Zimmy's Bar and Restaurant in downtown Hibbing for Dylan Days 2008. A full bill of entertainers will each perform one original song and one Bob Dylan song for prizes and honor during the annual competition. Past years have included competitors from all over the world. The winner is invited to sing their songs onstage before the Dylan Days Benefit Concert featuring Ramblin' Jack Elliott on May 24 at the Hibbing High School Auditorium.

The event is free to attend and begins at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008 on the Atrium side of the restaurant. Contestants must pre-register to compete by calling Linda at Zimmy's at 218-262-6145 or 1-866-305-3849. THE 2008 SHOWBILL IS FULL. Names will be taken for a waiting list, but those who cannot compete are encouraged to try the Dylan Days open jam session at the Memorial Building Little Theater that same night and time.

2008 Dylan Days Singer/Songwriter contestants:

Phil LinnihanSante Fe, N.M.

Colleen Myhre – Carlton, MN

Paul Gaffney – Scarsdale , N.Y.

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Danny Fox - New Lenox, IL

Jim Foster, Anchorage, Alaska

Thomas West – Oostburg, WI

Gail Markley – Chisholm, MN

Jeff MillerChanhassen, MN

Ben GlarosMinneapolis , MN

Taryn Gillespie – Mavine, MN

Ray Tawyea – Hibbing, MN

Loren Duff – Chisholm, MN

Lisa Kane – Duluth , MN 

Kevin TorbensonMankato, MN

John Bennett – Brooklyn Park, MN

Jason Scorich – Mt. Iron, MN

Jela & Leta – Mt. Iron, MN

Ray McTellMoose Lake, MN .

Ryan MulnerHibbing, MN

Tony Wentersdorf born in Marburg , Germany

Anna LaubeMadison, WI 

Tom Farrell – Superior, WI

Brad Konkler  Duluth, MN




Dylan Days is an annual event organized by Dylan Arts Celebration, an association dedicated to advancing the arts in Bob Dylan's hometown.