Tributeto Dylan

MORE than just another tribute band, The Dylan Project presents vibrant interpretation of Bob Dylan’s music (Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, Friday, November 26, 8pm).

The Dylan Project features Steve Gibbons on vocals backed by four of Britain’s most talented folkrock musicians – Gerry Conway (drums and percussion), Phil Bond (keyboards), Dave Pegg (bass) and PJ Wright (guitar and slide guitar).

The Dylan Project’s repertoire spans the whole of Dylan’s career, and new material is frequently brought into the setlist.

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Dave Pegg was born in 1947 and brought up in Acocks Green, Birmingham. He joined Fairport Convention in 1969.

As a teenager, Dave became involved in Birmingham’s vibrant 60s rock scene. He soon found himself playing guitar most evenings with one or other of the city’s young bands. Later, Dave auditioned as a lead guitarist with The Uglys but was persuaded to swap to bass guitar and has played the instrument ever since.

After a spell with The Uglys, Dave joined the Ian Campbell Folk Group on double bass and met fiddle maestro Dave Swarbrick by whom he was introduced to Fairport Convention. He joined them and has been in the band ever since.

In 1980, he joined Jethro Tull as bass player and spent 15 years with the band. He also set up Woodworm Records to produce and market Fairport’s albums. He also recorded a solo album.

Tickets on 01273 464440.

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