Michael Weiskopf & The Complete Unknowns

Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 7:30 PM

EAST END UNDERGROUND LIVE CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS

Michael Weiskopf & The Complete Unknowns

Michael Weiskopf – Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Randolph Hudson – Many Guitars, Synth, Vocals

Stuart Sherman – Keyboard, Vocals

Taka Shimizu – Bass Guitar, Vocals

Alex Sarkis – Drums, Percussion

The Complete Unknowns serve up their unique interpretations of Bob Dylan’s music with a repertoire that spans six decades of Dylan material. The band provides a complete Dylan experience that showcases Bob’s songs as well as the great musicianship that brought them to life. Having played such Dylan haunts in Greenwich Village such as The Bitter End and Café Wha?, and toured both the East and West coasts of the US, The Complete Unknowns are honored to pay tribute to the master’s immense song catalogue.

Michael Weiskopf

Michael Weiskopf came of age in the transformative late 1960s which shaped his worldview and fueled a lifelong passion for music as a language of liberation. Influenced by the era’s rich tapestry of R & B, Motown, Folk, Blues and the “British Invasion,” Michael was inspired to challenge societal norms and explore self-expression through songwriting and guitar. While his musical journey began in youth, it resumed years later, culminating in the release of a debut album, Insomnia, and a commitment to creating new music which he did with the subsequent release of Suffering Fools, Love & Entropy, Lost in America, along with a multitude of singles. He was also the lead singer of The Complete Unknowns, a band celebrating Bob Dylan’s catalog. Michael has also performed for years alongside virtuoso guitarist Randolph Hudson III. They have also been a member of bands honoring the music of the 60s, including The Lost Keys and The Psychedelic Summer. Michael’s music is available on Apple Music, Spotify and other streaming platforms.

“Michael Weiskopf is clearly a Bob Dylan fan. He's the lead singer in a Dylan cover band (The Complete Unknowns), the one non-original track on his debut album is a Dylan song ("I'll Remember You ") and at one point on the record Weiskopf declares that he is "driven by Dylan." So to say this disc is Dylanesque is to speak the obvious. The question is, does Weiskopf do a good enough job at emulating his hero that Weiskopf is worth hearing in his own right? The simple answer is "yes." New Dylans have been around for decades. Just ask artists such as Loudon Wainwright III, Steve Forbert or the hundreds of others who have been saddled with that moniker over the years. At least Weiskopf is forthright about Dylan's influence. More importantly, Weiskopf writes, sings and performs solid material with strong guitar lines and literate lyrics. He may not be Dylan, but he's still pretty damn good.” - review of 'Insomnia' by Steve Horowitz for Pop Matters

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Reviews

Not mere imitators, but enrichers:

Fans emphasize that "The Complete Unknowns" doesn't just copy Dylan's music; instead, they enhance it, adding their own interpretation and passion.

Diverse Performance Styles:

Reviews highlight the band's ability to capture the different sounds and styles of Dylan's career, mentioning transitions like the John Wesley Harding version of "Watchtower" evolving into a Hendrix-inspired explosion.

Technical Skill and Musicality:

The band's musicians are praised for their talent, particularly the guitarists' ability to recreate complex sounds, like in "Duquesne Whistle".

Engaging Stage Presence:

Reviews mention the energy of their live performances and the ability to draw the crowd in, with fans clamoring for more.

Deeply Moving Performances:

Some reviews mention how the band takes you "where you want to go" with their passionate vocals and acoustic performances, evoking a deep emotional response.

A Tribute, Not Just a Cover Band:

The reviews emphasize that "The Complete Unknowns" are not just a cover band, but a band that truly honors Dylan's music through a vibrant, enriching tribute.

Great to see live:

"I went to my second Complete Unknowns show last night at The Parkside Lounge on East Houston Street here in New York City. It occurred to me towards the end of their show that Bob was on stage at the same time in San Francisco. I enjoyed the Complete Unknowns show and look forward to seeing them again."

Awesome evening:

"I just wanted to say thank you to Michael Weiskopf and The Complete Unknowns for an amazing evening at the Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center. This was an awesome and wonderful tribute to the works of Bob Dylan. Love you Michael and your wonderful group of musicians. Rock on and hope to see you soon Anyone who is a Dylan fan should find this band and see them.”

Michael Weiskopf & The Complete Unknowns

Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 7:30 PM

EAST END UNDERGROUND LIVE CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS

Michael Weiskopf & The Complete Unknowns

Michael Weiskopf – Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Randolph Hudson – Many Guitars, Synth, Vocals

Stuart Sherman – Keyboard, Vocals

Taka Shimizu – Bass Guitar, Vocals

Alex Sarkis – Drums, Percussion

Reviews

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