Telluride Blues Challenge Finalists

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival partnered with the Telluride Blues Society and the Colorado Blues Society to host the Telluride Blues Challenge. The event showcases talented musicians who excel in the Blues genre. The finalists will play the Telluride Blues Challenge held during the Blues for Breakfast event at the Telluride Elks Lodge on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Please welcome the 2015 finalists:

Gary Allegretto and Ian Espinoza from Burbank, CA

Tony Rossaci and Tom Camillo from Winter Park, CO

Mike Tolle from Fort Collins, CO

Andy MacIntyre from Austin, TX

J. Klein from Tampa, FL

Isaac Aragon from Denver, CO

The winner of the Blues Challenge wins: A premium Martin guitar provided by Telluride Music Company, 20 Minute performance set on the Main Stage at the 2015 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, a full 60 minute set on the Blues Stage at the 2016 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, and a $300 cash prize. 

Good luck to all the finalists and thank you to all the talented artists that entered the contest!