Bob Dylan opened his European tour with rare covers of Randy Newman and Guy Clark, a radically reworked 'Tangled Up in Blue', and a new mystery guitarist, his sixth in five months.
01Summary
- 01The tour opened on 15 October at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway, featuring a 19-song set.
- 02Dylan performed 'Louisiana 1927' by Randy Newman and 'Dublin Blues' by Guy Clark for the first time.
- 03He played 'Crash on the Levee (Down in the Flood)' for the first time since 2005 and 'Tangled Up in Blue' for the first time since 2018.
- 04A new guitarist, believed to be Mike Seal, joined Joel Paterson, with Julian Lage and Jad Tariq absent due to US commitments.
- 05The tour continues across Europe, ending with four nights at London's Royal Festival Hall, last played by Dylan in 1964.
02Why it matters
This matters because Dylan’s setlist surprises and frequent band changes reflect his unpredictable artistic direction, offering fans rare live performances and keeping his touring dynamic in the spotlight.
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