Bob Dylan, dudes! He's coming to Michigan to play the Rothbury festival. And though the lineup is jam-packed with acclaimed artists, his presence jacks up the cred of the young festival.
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Still, his presence on Rothbury's bill lends a crucial gravitas to
the fledgling fest. Bands such as EOTO and Chromeo may tickle the
antennae of fans who live and breathe music, but Dylan brings a broad,
built-in credibility that lifts the event's visibility among more
casual onlookers.
That
said, it would be a mistake to think Rothbury is aiming to fill 2,200
acres with peers of the 67-year-old musician. As last year's debut
festival demonstrated, Rothbury is a commitment -- four long days and
nights in the elements, on a sprawling site that can leave even the
heartiest young souls spent by the end. Tickets are sold only as
four-day passes, and while it's not implausible to buy a weekend pass
for an afternoon visit, Rothbury is designed as a live-in camping event.
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