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Jad Tariq Joins Bob Dylan Tour
Memphis R&B guitarist Jad Tariq became Bob Dylan’s sideman mid-tour after being called for his availability.
In brief
Memphis R&B guitarist Jad Tariq became Bob Dylan’s sideman mid-tour after being called for his availability. Memphis R&B guitarist Jad Tariq joined Bob Dylan’s tour as a sideman after being available for his next few weeks. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Jad Tariq Joins Dylan Tour
Jad Tariq, a Memphis-based R&B player, became Bob Dylan’s sideman mid-tour after being called for his availability.
“I was interested immediately. I was like, 'Hey, I’m on the road for the next couple weeks. Here’s what I’ve got coming up.'”
Flexible Playing Style
Tariq’s experience backing Beale Street legends trained his ear to handle surprises on stage.
“When I was first doing gigs in town, people would call out tunes that I didn’t know. You've got to figure them out on the bandstand.”
Dylan’s Rhythm Match
Tariq’s jump-blues skills matched Dylan’s throwback rhythms from the album Rough and Rowdy Ways.
“There were solos, and a lot of that was just off the cuff. If he looks at you, if there’s a space to play, you play something.”
Music Education
Tariq learned rock and blues from his mother’s car radio and Albert King’s 1983 DVD.
“I paid particular attention to the 1983 Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session DVD.”
Bass to Guitar Shift
Tariq switched from upright bass to guitar after years of playing in Memphis jazz bands.
“I was probably more trained on the upright bass, I did that in orchestra my whole life.”
2025 Album Release
Tariq released his 2025 album Precious Company after a creative spree of 15 songs in 10 days.
“He went on a creative spree at the end of 2025, penning 15 songs in 10 days.”
Minimalist Recording
Tariq recorded Precious Company live in his living room using vintage gear and no headphones.
“We might have run it down once to make sure we had the form, and then boom, one take.”
Live Performance
Tariq will perform live in Memphis over the coming months after releasing Precious Company.
“Catch Tariq live in Memphis over the coming months. Precious Company is out now.”
The headline
Memphis R&B guitarist Jad Tariq joined Bob Dylan’s tour as a sideman after being available for his next few weeks.
