Julian Lage

Bob Dylan's second new guitarist in two weeks just went from gigging to 150 people to playing with an icon

By Janelle Borg Published 1 July 26

After long-time guitarist Bob Britt quit Dylan's band with “Sayonara Bobby,” the Bard hastily recruited Joel Paterson, who's been active in the Chicago roots music scene for over 20 years

Bob Dylan loses another guitarist as Bob Britt quits after more than 5 years in his band

By Matt Owen Published 30 June 26

Britt joins Doug Lancio in leaving the folk legend's live band mere weeks after Julian Lage was brought onboard

Bob Dylan has just recruited one of the world's greatest jazz guitarists – and no one quite knows what's going on

By Phil Weller Published 26 June 26

Virtuoso Julian Lage – who's very likely your favorite guitarist's favorite guitarist – has been welcomed into Dylan’s band without prior announcement or fanfare

When two of the world’s finest guitar players joined forces – Julian Lage on his jam with Derek Trucks

By Phil Weller Published 14 June 26

They traded licks for 15 minutes, but it was all over too soon

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup

By Janelle Borg Published 30 March 26

Now in its seventh edition, the festival is set to take place in Austin, Texas – and features Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and John Mayer, while Trey Anastasio, Tommy Emmanuel, Julian Lage and Pete Townshend are all making their Crossroads debut

Jacob Collier on what happened when he gave his 5-string acoustic to Julian Lag

By Matt Owen Published 12 March 26

Collier has ushered in a five-string revolution and a few big names are already on board…

Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola and more of the biggest names in jazz and fusion are playing in London this year

By Guitar World Staff Published 4 March 26

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A stacked lineup of blues, jazz and fusion greats will perform across Spring and Summer in the English capital

JHS Pedals says it has just made the ultimate first-stage overdrive pedal

By Jonathan Horsley Published 30 January 26

Josh Scott says witnessing a soundcheck gave him the idea of the Morning Glory Clean – which reimagines the world-beating transparent overdrive

Dweezil Zappa has Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and Yngwie Malmsteen on his ambitious instrumental project – but wants to recruit more guitar greats

By Matt Owen Published 16 October 25

Albert Lee, Steve Morse and Steve Vai have also recorded for What The Hell Was I Thinking?, which Zappa began work on back in 1989