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| 14 May 2013 | 08:11
    The Grand Slambovians will be among the performers at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distilleryís annual Bob Dylan tribute festival on May 25, 26 and 27. Founding members of the Grand Slambovians are, from left to right: Tony Zuzulo, Tink Lloyd, Joziah Longo and Sharkey McEwen.
    The Grand Slambovians will be among the performers at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distilleryís annual Bob Dylan tribute festival on May 25, 26 and 27. Founding members of the Grand Slambovians are, from left to right: Tony Zuzulo, Tink Lloyd, Joziah Longo and Sharkey McEwen.

WARWICK — Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery will host its annual Bob Dylan tribute festival May 25, 26 and 27. The Dylan Festival is a continuation of the Winery’s ongoing music series uncorked and unplugged in the orchard.

The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on the winery’s outdoor stage.

Performers will be playing a mix of Dylan songs, paying homage to Dylan’s timeless music. Attendees will see great local musicians as well as national recording artists all playing at one of the Hudson valleys prettiest music venues.

The music of Bob Dylan is a diverse blend of styles, encompassing genres from gospel, to folk, to rock and country. The lineup of musicians playing at this festival attempts to reflect that diversity.

Saturday, May 25
The festival kicks off with Tim O’Donohue and the E’lissa Jones Band followed by local favorite Uncle Shoehorn.

Acoustic blues performer Chris Smither will lend his unique blues guitar sound to Dylan’s Timeless lyrics.

New York City based Hollis Brown will conclude the day with hard hitting renditions of classic Dylan.

Sunday, May 26
The 26th sees the return of the Grand Slambovians to the winery stage. Their unique sound and great guitar are sure to make the day a singular experience. They will be joined by Anthony Fiore, Dead on the tracks, Rave on and Dylan Festival veteran Rod MacDonald.

Monday, May 27
MacDonald, an encyclopedia of Dylan songs, will be returning on Monday and is sure to play some obscure and little heard Dylan tracks from the past. He will be joined on stage by Professor Louie and Crowmatix as well as Grammy-nominated guitarist and telecaster legend Bill Kirchen.

Essential information
Wine tastings, hard cider and fruit brandies as well as food, and soft drinks will be available all weekend at the winery.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Outside food and beverages are prohibited.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

For more information about the festival or to purchase tickets, call 845-258-4858 or check out the winery’s Web site at www.wvwinery.com.