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19 Sept 2025

Longford celebration of rock icon Bob Dylan at Backstage Theatre

Longford celebration of rock  icon Bob Dylan at Backstage Theatre

Alias Fitz and Shane Kennedy join forces for an unforgettable celebration of rock's greatest icon

The final preparations for an exciting backstage performance are being put in place as two local musicians take on the most influential modern singer songwriter.

Dylan-Dyad is a celebration of rock music’s greatest icon, Bob Dylan. This February, Dylan-Dyad return to Longford Backstage Theatre to celebrate the work of Bob Dylan.

Acclaimed musicians Alias Fitz and Shane Kennedy join forces for an unforgettable celebration of rock's greatest icon.

“They have really captured the spirit of Dylan with their set of work. It’s an homage to the greatest singer songwriter in music and also an exploration of the many personas behind the man, myth and legend,” the Leader was told.

Dylan-Dyad is a show featuring classics, rarities and crowd favourites. Pauric Fitzpatrick, aka Alias Fitz, and performance artist Shane Kennedy celebrate the work of music’s greatest icon, as Dylan-Dyad takes the audience on a journey through Bob Dylan’s most beloved songs.

Unique amongst his contemporaries, Dylan’s body of work is widely regarded as having the most significant impact on the landscape of songwriter of the 20th Century. His work continues to be as relevant today as it was when he first began.

From “Blowin' In The Wind” to “The Times They Are A-Changin'”, this tribute to Bob Dylan explores his beginnings in Greenwich Village right through to his Never-Ending Tour Era.

Together, Alias and Shane have curated a unique show that takes the audience on a journey through the many musical lives of the legendary Bob Dylan.

The pair celebrates Dylan’s many reinventions of himself playing selected songs from his 40 albums, 96 singles and 15 Live albums. This show is ideal for newbies, die-hard fans and casual music lovers.

Tickets Dylan Dyad at Backstage Theatre Longford on Saturday, February 3. Show starts at 8pm are available on 043 33 47888 or backstage.ie

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