The Bob Dylan Week in Review
Mysterious Highway 61 Teaser | Final Leg of Outlaw Tour Approaches | Spare Tickets Corner
Things have been relatively quiet in the Bob Dylan universe lately — but a few developments are worth reporting.
Mysterious Highway 61 Teaser
As Highway 61 Revisited approaches its 60th anniversary on August 30, the Dylan camp appears to be quietly rolling out a clever, low-key campaign, one that prizes intrigue over overt promotion.
Fans first noticed something curious: a TikTok video tagged #Highway61Revisited, subtly prompting viewers to call a mysterious 808 area code number (Hawaii). And when they did, they were greeted with a voicemail message referencing the album’s milestone. A few listeners say the message also included a link, leading to an interactive experience packed with Dylan-themed content: a personalized “road-trip” playlist, visuals, historical insights, and even a downloadable mini zine dedicated to the album and its legacy.
Adding a layer of mystery, redditors have shared sightings of cryptic billboards and posters in various U.S. cities, pointing toward the same hashtag or phone number, as if to direct the curious on a low-key treasure hunt.
Importantly, this is no overt commercial campaign. There’s no press release, no announcement. Just a playful, immersive tribute from Dylan’s circle, inviting fans to physically interact with a touch of archive magic. Is it just a clever digital Easter egg, or the first ripple of something larger, perhaps an interactive anniversary project or surprise archival release? In Dylan’s world, the line between promotion and performance art is always purposefully blurry.
The Final Leg of the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival Tour Approaches
The 4th and final leg of the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival is set to begin on September 5 in Bangor, Maine, and will run through September 19 in East Troy, Wisconsin.
This closing chapter will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan as well as Sheryl Crow, Waxahatchee, and Madeline Edwards.
8 final shows across the Northeast and Midwest closes out the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival.
We will prepare you with everything you need to know about the shows and artists shortly before the leg starts!
Reminder: 50,000 Instagram Followers Giveaway
A quick reminder: to celebrate reaching 50,000 followers on Instagram, we’ve launched a giveaway exclusively for paid subscribers.
One lucky winner will receive a front-row ticket to Bob Dylan’s 2025 European fall tour (or a Dylan-themed book package as an alternative).
How to enter: Be a paid subscriber by August 31 and you’re automatically entered!
I have recorded a short video about this which you can watch here:
Daily Dylan Quiz
We’ve extended the Daily Dylan Quiz leaderboard through August to keep the excitement alive. Starting in September, it will return to its monthly format.
Ready to play? Don’t miss your chance to climb the leaderboard! The winners will be announced soon!
Spare Tickets Corner
— For Paid Subscribers Only
Looking for last-minute seats or upgrades for Dylan’s fall shows? Our Spare Tickets Corner is here to help, exclusive to our paid community. Find some great second and third row tickets among others below.
I personally am in need of one (rather decent) ticket for the first Brussels show. Please contact me if you have a spare!
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