Key developments
Bob Dylan publishes new Patreon letter
Bob Dylan posted 'Letters Never Sent #6' on Patreon on April 24. The metadata identifies it as a new blog post in his 'Letters Never Sent' series, but it does not include the text or any further description of the entry.
Why it matters
It is a fresh direct release from Dylan and may contain new writing or commentary.
Sources & driving stories
PATREON · Bob Dylan
Patreon coverageEaux Claires returns with Bon Dylan set
The Needle Drop reported that the Eaux Claires Festival will return to Eau Claire, Wisconsin in July after an eight-year hiatus. Co-founder Justin Vernon will not appear as Bon Iver for the event; instead, he will perform one night as 'Bon Dylan,' framed as a Bob Dylan circa-1994 persona, with a full band including JT Bates, JP Brooks, Sean Carey, and others. An announcement video features Vernon covering 'Not Dark Yet' and underscores his long-running admiration for Dylan.
Why it matters
The festival revival gives Vernon's one-off Dylan-themed performance a major spotlight and creates a notable live-music moment in the Dylan orbit.
Sources & driving stories
THE NEEDLE DROP
The Needle Drop coverageWorth noting
WORTH NOTING
Springsteen cover praised by Dylan
A Medium piece by Ryan Louis revisits Dylan's view that Bruce Springsteen's live Knockin' On Heaven's Door performance best captured the song, but it mainly recaps older remarks.
Still unclear
OPEN QUESTION
What is in Letters Never Sent #6?
The Patreon metadata confirms a new Dylan post, but the content is unavailable, so the substance of the release remains unclear.
OPEN QUESTION
Is Bon Dylan a one-off?
Justin Vernon's Dylan persona is billed as a one-night performance, but it is unclear whether Eaux Claires will add more Dylan-related programming.