'Dirt Band' Fans in Rockford Enjoy Night of Dylan at Historic Coronado Theater
The Coronado Performing Arts Center welcomed The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to Rockford on Sunday evening (3/12) for a night of "Hits, History, and Dir...

The Coronado Performing Arts Center welcomed The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to Rockford on Sunday evening (3/12) for a night of "Hits, History, and Dirt Does Dylan." Who are the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band? The N.G.D.B. started in 1966 when they performed on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show and appeared in concert with Jack Benny and The Doors in the same week. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has continued with many different members and versions over the years and was known as The Dirt Band from 1976 to 1981. Blood harmony, thrilling instrumental flights, undeniable stage chemistry .