Key developments
Joan Osborne brings Dylan tour to Grand Rapids
Local Spins reported that Joan Osborne will bring her "Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan" tour to St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. She will perform as a trio with guitarist Jack Petruzzelli and keyboardist Will Bryant, drawing on Dylan material including "Highway 61 Revisited," "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35," "Love Sick," "Shooting Star" and "Buckets of Rain," plus some originals.
Why it matters
It keeps Osborne's Dylan-focused live project active on the road with a current, named stop and setlist details.
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LOCAL SPINS
Local Spins coverageOsborne's Relish Reimagined lands in September
In the same interview, Osborne said "Relish Reimagined" is scheduled for September. The project is a jazz reworking of her 1995 album "Relish" with Christian McBride and follows her recent Dylan-related releases, including the 2017 album "Songs of Bob Dylan" and the 2025 live set "Dylanology Live."
Why it matters
It adds a new release timeline for Osborne beyond the current Dylan tour.
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Local Spins coverageWorth noting
WORTH NOTING
Osborne stresses live interpretation over recordings
Her comments frame the tour as a live-first Dylan project rather than a fixed tribute set.
Still unclear
OPEN QUESTION
How many Dylan dates remain?
The article confirms the Grand Rapids stop but does not say whether Osborne's Dylan tour is expanding, continuing, or winding down.
OPEN QUESTION
Will September shift her setlist?
A new album release could change the balance between Osborne's Dylan material and her own catalog later in the year.