Highway 61 Revisited is the world’s first and only Bob Dylan Tribute Band.With stunning authenticity, the Los Angeles based Highway 61 Revisited pays tribute to Bob Dylan’s greatest music and stage shows, featuring startling renditions of his most popular songs like Like A Rolling Stone, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, Hurricane, Tangled Up in Blue, Just Like A Woman, Mr. Tambourine Man, All Along the Watchtower, and so many more - all the songs the made Bob Dylan a cultural icon and musical legend. Highway 61 Revisited features an acoustic and an electric set.
Fans of all ages revel in experiencing Dylan at his peak again, or for the first time! The poetry, symbolism, defiance, and power of Bob Dylan’s greatest songs and performances resonate today thanks to Highway 61 Revisited!
Joel Gilbert -
Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonicas
Joel Gilbert captures the spirit, passion, sound and look of Bob Dylan throughout his career. He has performed nationwide, including as a solo acoustic Bob Dylan Tribute act. Gilbert has the stage presence, the nerve, the look, the voice, and the charisma to make everyone a believer, as he takes audiences into the surrealistic and powerful world of the legend once known as Robert Allen Zimmerman - aka Bob Dylan! Joel Gilbert is author of the groundbreaking, highly acclaimed book, The Acoustic Bob Dylan, His Music Styles and Guitar Techniques
Gilbert captures Bob Dylan's sound by replicating Dylan's guitar and vocal styles, and with his haunting harmonica work. In the Opening Acoustic Set, he completely captures Dylan's solo sound by playing Hohner Marine Band harmonicas, and a 1929 Gibson Nick Lucas Special Brazilian Rosewood concert guitar - custom designed as a reissue for Gilbert by Gibson master luthier Ren Ferguson at Gibson Guitars in Bozeman, Montana. For the electric set, Gilbert plays a 1962 Black Fender Stratocaster reissue with Rosewood fingerboard, identical to the electric guitar Dylan performed with in 1966, as well as a black Washburn EA26 which Dylan performed with throughout the 80's.
Roger Wynfield - Lead Guitar
Roger Wynfield has worked with a number of artists including Glen Campbell, Mick Fleetwood, and SRV. He toured for 6 years (with Glen Campbell) and is a renowned recording session player. He started playing guitar at 9yrs old, and also plays bass. Roger’s strength is in live performances with his strong stage presence and ability. Roger’s own project is called Above Ground, whose new album, "I’ve Got Just What You are Looking For" was recently released. Roger is a guitar and bass collector.
Waine Pete - Organ and Piano
Waine Pete is a pianist, organist, and composer whose unique style has drawn worldwide acclaim. Waine has been featured in recordings & appearances around the world with Vinny Golia from small groups to the massive Large Ensemble. He has been featured at the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland with Vinny Golia, Joseph Jarman and Paille Danielsson. Waine also composes for film & television and he has done arrangements for the Brian Setzer Orchestra. He has also arranged and composed music for films such as Bull Durham. His organ stylings can also be heard in the hit movie White Men Can't Jump. He is a member of the Alex Cline Ensemble and has appeared on the group's CD releases from ECM, Nine Winds & Cryptogramophone. His organ work is featured on a new Nine Winds release from the Bill Barrett Quartet, Back Bone. Waine plays a Hammond XB2 organ and an Alesis QS7 keyboard for piano. Wayne captures the Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel sounds, with a healthy dose of Al Kooper.
When Waine Pete gigs...you can expect both spontaneity and ferocious, tough playing defined by cutting rhythms and intricate harmonies.
- Titus Levi, Keyboard.
Pete is one of L.A.'s most exciting young pianist/composers... his is a fresh improvisational style with icy clarity.
- DuMaurier International Jazz Festival, Vancouver
Jon Lamb - Bass
Jon is a cool, steady, groover, and former member of Canned Heat. Jon is a session player and touring bass player who recorded two albums with Richard Torrance and Eureka. He has toured with Big Daddy, Juice Newton, Canned Heat, Tony Joe White, Billy Swan, Dwight Yoakum, and John Molo (drummer for Bruce Hornsby). John plays a 1965 Fender Precision Bass. He captures the essence of Rick Danko's soulful and moody bass rythms.
Howard Greene - Drums
Howard Greene is a creative and imaginative drummer who is adept at many styles of music. He has appeared on 6 major releases, and with such artists as 80's new wave stars Bow Wow Wow, rockabilly legend Ray Campi, and Knack frontman Doug Fieger. Howard is a hard hitter and an authoritative driver who helps bring an edge to the band. He brings a wealth of experience in live and studio performance to Highway 61 Revisited, as well as soothing backing harmonies.