I'm Not There tribute concert: be there!

Appropriately enough, all of the hoopla surrounding the Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There has been marked by a conspicuous absence of Dylan himself. Sure, he granted his approval to the Todd Haynes-helmed project, but has otherwise kept off to his own devices, touring with Elvis Costello and releasing yet another all-encompassing box set of past material. Dylan doesn't need all of this tribute. But we need it, if only to confirm the significance of the Dylan myth to American culture.

Hence the acid trip of a film, the all-star, all-covers soundtrack, and now the star-studded live tribute concert in New York City. On Nov. 7, a mob of 16 eclectic artists will convene at NYC's Beacon Theatre to once again reinterpret Dylan's finest songs. The roster includes soundtrack participants such as Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, John Doe of X and the sublime pairing of Jim James and Calexico. But there's more excellence to be had at the show, including James' full-time outfit My Morning Jacket, The Roots and J. Mascis. Tickets range from $48 to $1,000 ("Platinum V.I.P." passes that include admission to the show's after-party). All proceeds go to 826 National, a nonprofit organization that tutors students in creative and expository writing.

For ticket and artist information, visit the concert's official site.

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