Bob Dylan UT Tyler: Tickets Still Available

TYLER – Folk and rock music icon Bob Dylan is bringing his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour to East Texas, with a limited number of tickets remaining for teh April 29 performance.

A Historic Night for UT Tyler

The legendary singer-songwriter will perform at the Cowan Center, offering fans a rare possibility to experience his iconic music live.

• Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour will stop at the University of Texas at Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and performing Arts Center on Wednesday, april 29, at 8 p.m.
• Tickets are selling quickly and can be purchased online at cowancenter.org.
• The concert will be a phone-free experience, with phones secured in Yondr pouches.
• Dylan’s career spans nearly 70 years, with an estimated 125 million records sold worldwide.

“This is a landmark moment for UT Tyler,” said jeff Noblit, UT Tyler vice president for marketing. “Bob dylan’s performance will be an unforgettable experience, and we’re proud to bring such an iconic voice to our stage.”

What makes Bob Dylan such an enduring figure in music history? Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan’s influence resonates across generations. His career, spanning almost 70 years, has yielded an estimated 125 million records sold globally. He is a celebrated member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame,and the Songwriters Hall of fame.

In 2008, the Pulitzer Prize jury bestowed upon him a special citation recognizing his profound impact on popular music and American culture. Eight years later, in 2016, he broke new ground as the first musician to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

Did you know?– Bob Dylan received a special citation from the Pulitzer Prize in 2008 for his impact on music and culture, and later won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016.

To enhance the immersive concert experience, the performance will be phone-free. Cell phones, cameras, and recording devices will not be permitted in the performance hall.At the Cowan Center, attendees’ phones will be secured in Yondr pouches, which will be unlocked at the event’s conclusion. “Guests will always maintain possession of their phones and can access them throughout the event at designated ‘Phone Use’ areas in the venue,” explained Ryan Poynter, Cowan Center executive director.”We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping create a truly immersive, phone-free viewing experience that lets the music take center stage.”

Pro tip– the Cowan Center will utilize Yondr pouches to secure phones during the concert, allowing access in designated areas.

Tickets for the April 29 concert can be purchased online at cowancenter.org.

Reader question– What are your favorite Bob Dylan songs and why do they resonate with you?