Trending Now - Bon Iver Launches Tribute Band Celebrating Bob Dylan's Music

WHO:

Pitchfork - Justin Vernon is the lead member of the band Bon Iver.

Spin Magazine - The tribute band is named "Bon Dylan."

WHAT:

Pitchfork - Justin Vernon stated, “I thought it’d be cool to try to be Bob Dylan for a night.”

Spin Magazine - The concept band will perform covers of Bob Dylan's music.

WHERE:

Pitchfork - The premiere of the tribute band "Bon Dylan" will take place at the Eaux Claires festival.

WHEN:

Pitchfork - The Eaux Claires festival is scheduled for 2026.

WHY:

Pitchfork - The motivation behind the tribute band is to celebrate Bob Dylan's music.

HOW:

Spin Magazine - The band will not perform in the usual Bon Iver style, indicating a different approach to the music.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 17:28 UTC)

Justin Vernon, the lead member of Bon Iver, has announced the premiere of a tribute band called "Bon Dylan," which will perform covers of Bob Dylan's music at the Eaux Claires festival in 2026. Vernon expressed his excitement, stating, “I thought it’d be cool to try to be Bob Dylan for a night,” highlighting the band's unique approach that will differ from the usual Bon Iver style. The motivation behind this tribute is to celebrate the iconic music of Bob Dylan.