WMOT Finally Friday, John Salaway, Jad Tariq, Patrick McCormic
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Jan 29, 2027 12pm - 1pm
Location
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Details
Jad Tariq is a Memphis-based Rhythm & Blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter bringing the sounds of America’s musical past into the present. Tariq’s take on the traditional soundscapes of American roots music is a breath of fresh air, as he pays homage to the classics of yesteryear, while also incorporating a modern sensibility. Originally hailing from Trumbull, Connecticut, Jad began his music career at just 12 years old, cutting his teeth in local bars across the tri-state area. At age 18, he moved to Memphis to immerse himself in the rich musical heritage of the blues, and has since become a mainstay on the scene. Jad has garnered national attention through collaborations with multiple Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth, renowned musician Tony Holiday, and legendary harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite. Most recently, he earned the prestigious honor of joining Bob Dylan's touring band for a series of dates. Tariq’s debut album, Jad Tariq Sings, earned him two nominations in the 2025 Blues Blast Magazine Awards, one nomination in the Sean Costello Rising Star category, and another in the New Artist Debut Recording category. Precious Company, Tariq's sophomore album was released September 18, 2026, on MoMojo Records. This album marks a confident new chapter in Tariq’s development as a songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. The ten-song collection showcases Tariq's range as a songwriter, moving between hard-swinging R&B, intimate ballads, and blues steeped in the humor, romance, and personality of everyday life. The record has already attracted international critical attention. Reviewing Precious Company, Blues Actu captured the essence of Tariq’s approach: “Jad Tariq looks the 1950s squarely in the eye while keeping his songs firmly in the present.” With a distinctive voice, tasteful guitar work, and a growing catalogue of original songs, Jad Tariq is helping carry the spirit of classic American Rhythm & Blues into a new generation.
