Bob Dylan’s ongoing US tour has hit a notable snag as the legendary musician appears to be shaking up his guitarists. Over the weekend, Dylan’s acoustic guitar player, Bob Britt, seemed to announce his departure from the tour in a cryptic social post that has since been deleted. The post, which included an image of a plane route from Austin, Texas to Nashville, sparked speculation among fans that Britt had quit the tour. Additionally, in a supposed comment that was also deleted, Britt reportedly said “I quit,” further fueling the rumors of his departure.
The apparent parting of ways by Britt follows a more enigmatic step-away by Dylan’s electric guitarist Doug Lancio, who has been part of the live band since 2021. Lancio’s departure was reported by the Los Angeles Times in a review of Dylan’s June 17th concert in Santa Barbara, which noted that the electric player wasn’t on stage and had been replaced by jazz guitar sensation Julian Lage. Lage has appeared as part of Dylan’s band in the shows that followed the Santa Barbara date, but it’s unclear whether he is a permanent replacement or just filling in for some shows.
Lage has a concert scheduled on the same day Dylan and his band are set to play in Austin, and another date in July that conflicts with Dylan’s Kansas City, Missouri concert. These conflicts have led to whispers that Lage is only temporarily joining the tour. Bob Dylan has not commented on the departures of his guitar players or Lage’s role in the band.
Bob Dylan kicked off his summer tour in early June with a set that included deep cuts and covers. The folk hero continues the tour until August, with numerous dates scheduled across the US. Fans can find tickets to the remaining shows on various online platforms.
The Bob Dylan 2026 Tour Dates are as follows:
06/29 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater
06/30 – New Braunfels, TX @ Whitewater Amphitheater
07/02 – Thackerville, OK @ WinStar World Casino
07/03 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
07/04 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
07/06 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
07/08 — Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion
07/10 — Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend
07/12 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
07/14 — Philadelphia, PA @ Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts
07/16 — Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion
07/18 — Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
07/19 — Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
07/21 — Queens, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium
07/23 — Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
07/24 — Vienna, VA @ Filene Center at Wolf Trap
07/25 — Vienna, VA @ Filene Center at Wolf Trap
07/28 — Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
07/29 — Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
07/31 — Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
08/01 — Nashville, TN @ Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
In conclusion, Bob Dylan’s ongoing US tour has been marked by changes in his guitarists, with Bob Britt and Doug Lancio departing and Julian Lage joining the band. While the exact nature of these changes is unclear, fans can still look forward to catching Dylan live in the coming months. With a wide range of dates scheduled across the US, there are plenty of opportunities to see the legendary musician perform. As the tour continues, fans will be eager to see how Dylan and his band adapt to these changes and deliver their signature sound to audiences everywhere.
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