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by Tim Parsons
Two of the best-known entertainers in music are coming to Tahoe. Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson will perform Aug. 16 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.
“Singers, songwriters, legends, American musical icons — any superlative would probably fall short trying to describe their contributions to music,” said John Packer, Harveys and Harrah’s director of entertainment.
Both previously have performed at Stateline, but this is the first time Dylan and Nelson have been on the same bill. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. June 1 online at www.ticketmaster.com
and www.apeconcerts.com . Cost: from $59.50 to $125. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
Dylan performed here in 2003, the first year of the contemporary Harveys Outdoor Concert Series. He also played two 2002 shows inside the South Shore room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
Nelson played the South Shore Room several times since the late 1970s, Packer said.
There will be an opening band Aug. 16 to be announced at a later date. Dylan and Nelson will each perform with their own bands. It is unknown who will go on last.
“Our summer concert series is still booking some acts,” Packer said. “It’s been difficult this year because of the economy. This is a real coup for us to get this show.”