Julian Lage Returns to Bob Dylan's Tour in Minnesota

Guitarist Julian Lage rejoined Bob Dylan's touring band for a performance in Minnesota this week, following a five-show absence. Lage was onstage with Dylan at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The duo performed "I Shall Be Released" together during the concert.

Lage's absence from Dylan's tour began on February 23, 2024, in New York City. He missed shows in Albany, New York; New Haven, Connecticut; and two dates in Providence, Rhode Island. His return in Minnesota signals a potential continuation of his collaboration with the legendary musician.

Julian Lage is a critically acclaimed jazz guitarist known for his virtuosic playing and innovative compositions. His involvement with Bob Dylan's Never Ending Tour has been a notable collaboration, bringing his distinct musical style to a wider audience. The specific reasons for Lage's brief hiatus from the tour have not been publicly disclosed by either artist or their representatives.