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KUMD Celebrates 25 years of Highway 61 Revisited with John Bushey

The North 103.3

Published October 15, 2016 at 4:13 PM CDT

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Maija Jenson and John Bushey shaking hands in front of microphone, John is holding a mug — KUMD Program Director Maija Jenson presents John with a commemorative mug made specially by local artist Karin Kraemer

A musical celebration in honor of John Bushey, Host of Highway 61 Revisited on KUMD 103.3 FM, was held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Rex Bar Fitger's. It was a night full of music and special guests honoring the local Dylanologist, magician, collector, historian, educator, and amazing community volunteer who's been bringing us a weekly dose of Bob Dylan music and information for 25 years.

John Bushey and Joel Sipress holding a proclamation between them — City Councilor Joel Sipress (standing in for Mayor Larson) presents John with a proclamation declaring it John Bushey/Highway 61 Revisited Day in Duluth.

Local band Cowboy Angel Blue kicked off the event, which was hosted by John's fellow magician and Dylan afficianado Marc Percansky. The night also included performances from Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo, The Boomchucks (with special guest Alan Sparhawk of Low) and a special appearance by Paul Metsa.

Woman at microphone singing with hands raised. — Amy Grillo performs

Man playing acoustic guitar singing into a microphone — Gene LaFond performs

Guitarist, drummer, and bass player perform — The Boomchucks perform with special guest Alan Sparhawk of Low