Simply Dylan

Standard Theatre Seated Simply Dylan is as straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks and no pretence. Led by front man John O’Connell, the band delivers a tribute to Bob Dylan celebrating the rich and diverse work of the award-winning artist. It is their interpretations, precise playing and high energy renditions of some of Dylan’s back catalogue that has caught the attention of so many Bobcats. What started as a modest project in 2011, recognising Dylan’s 70th Birthday, the success of the band has been nothing short of remarkable from selling out the Cavern Club 6 times, to receiving fantastic reviews from audiences across the UK and Spain to opening up the Isle of Wight Festival on the Big Top Stage. No ordinary interpretation, this is a remarkable and exceptional project which promises to delight Dylan fans young and old and to ignite a new wave of passion for one of the world’s most prodigious songwriters. “They marry the extraordinary range and beauty of Dylan’s lyrics with the joyous, exuberant, celebratory sound I’ve always wanted to hear.” Alan Bleasdale, Playwright “John manages to let you ponder every sentence, with every word pronounced and sung with integrity.” Simon Wilson, Nottingham Post “… effortlessly brilliant.” Peter Hooton, The Farm