Bon Dylan delivered a memorable performance at the Eaux Claires festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on July 24th, covering a wide range of Bob Dylan songs. The set, which featured Bon Iver and friends, included 16 songs that spanned Bob Dylan‘s extensive career. The performance began with Bob Dylan‘s 1997 song “Not Dark Yet” and 1989 track “Shooting Star,” before focusing on his output from the 1960s and 1970s.
Setlist Highlights
The setlist included a mix of acoustic and electric performances, with songs like “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” from 1962’s The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan and “The Man in Me” from 1970’s New Morning. The band also performed a duo of Blood on the Tracks tunes, including “Tangled Up in Blue” and “Meet Me in the Morning,” with “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” from 1969’s Nashville Skyline in between. Sean Carey took over vocals for the song, adding a unique touch to the performance.
Eaux Claires Festival Return
The Eaux Claires festival, founded by Justin Vernon and The National’s Aaron Dessner in 2015, made its return on Friday after an eight-year hiatus. The announcement of the festival’s return also came with the announcement of Bon Dylan’s scheduled performance, which was highly anticipated by fans. Justin Vernon elaborated on the project in April, revealing that Bon Dylan would be performing Bob Dylan covers.
Additional Performances
Elsewhere during Friday’s festivities, Justin Vernon performed a last-minute solo acoustic set as “Bon” in place of Kevin Morby, who recently welcomed a child with his partner, Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield. The set included a cover of Morby’s “Die Young,” plus performances of “Beach Baby,” “Flume,” “S P E Y S I D E,” and “Re: Stacks.” Vernon also played an unreleased rarity honoring John Prine, titled “Room To Spare,” and another rarity called “Hayward, WI.”
New Music from Bon Iver
Bon Iver released VOLUMES, a collection of rarities and unreleased material, in April. The album features a range of songs that showcase the band’s versatility and talent.
In conclusion, Bon Dylan’s performance at the Eaux Claires festival was a memorable one, featuring a wide range of Bob Dylan covers. The setlist was well-curated, with a mix of acoustic and electric performances that highlighted the band’s talent. With the return of the Eaux Claires festival and new music from Bon Iver, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.
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