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Read MoreIt’s not the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival without the “Brews”! Cold craft beer or a cocktail is a great way to complement this weekend’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Virtual Fundraiser. Check out recommendations from festival partners Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Titos Handmade Vodka below!
Read MoreThe event will kick off this Thursday, September 17 at 5pm (MT) with a special introduction and archived set from our dear friend Anders Osborne. The virtual festival continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday with daytime archived sets broadcast on KOTO Community Radio from 12-5pm followed by archived video sets each evening from 5pm until late, along with some fun surprises! Catch full sets festival favorites and legends Gregg Allman, Gov’t Mule, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' Band and many more.
Read MoreYou might be familiar with that old saying, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb”. Well, the beginning of March in 2020 certainly lived up to that reputation, but unfortunately, the end of March did not get the memo. We were certain that this COVID-19 craziness would settle down by September. We held on to each day and each update and watched our hopes of holding Blues & Brews fade as each day passed. Having said that, it is with tremendous sadness that I sit here forced to write what I thought I would never have to write - the 27th Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will be cancelled for 2020. This is the toughest decision I have made but without a doubt, it is the right thing to do. As we “unwind” the tremendous work that has gone into this year’s festival, the postponement is not only painful and sad, but will have a deep impact on our small, independent company. We realize that many folks are in tough position right now, so we are offering ticket-holders the options to roll tickets over for the 2021 event, donate the value of ticket purchases to help us keep our lights on, or obtain a full refund. If you’re in the position to do so, we ask that you consider a donation or rolling over your tickets to 2021 to help see the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival through these challenging times.
Read MoreGuitar Player magazine writes, “Otis Taylor is arguably the most relevant blues artist of our time.” We agree. The Denver-based master of trance blues has returned to Telluride, this time with an outfit he calls the Psychedelic Banjo Posse. This will be incredible. His recorded output sees him taking an unflinching view of the African-American experience in the US, making him as much a historian as a musician. The banjo — imported to these shores from Africa during the slave trade — has always been celebrated in his music. This iteration of his musical vision will be an illuminating trip into history and Otis’ unique take on the blues.
Read MoreHailing from the tightly knit musical community of Austin, Texas, award-winning singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster has found herself duetting with Bonnie Raitt, standing on stage with the Allman Brothers at New York’s Beacon Theater, and trading verses with Susan Tedeschi. Her latest album, Joy Comes Back, described as “some folk, some blues, some soul, some rock, some gospel,” illustrates Ruthie’s genre-spanning talent. Ruthie has been nominated for three Grammys, and has won multiple Blues Music and Austin Music Awards, plus the Grand Prix du Disque from Académie Charles-Cros in France.
Read MoreRyan Bingham’s new record, American Love Songs, absolutely rocks. And it soothes, too, and it might just make you cry. His first album in four years hits the listener right in the heart. And if you like good stories, filled with characters who are — just like us — vulnerable, flawed, hopeful and determined, this new collection of songs delivers. Ryan was born in New Mexico and grew up all across Texas and the Southwest. He set out on his own at a young age, playing gigs in dive bars, traveling from one small dot on the map to the next. His wise-beyond-his-years vocals and insightful songwriting make him a beloved with critics and fans alike. Does he got the damn blues? You damn right.
Read MoreThe apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Listening to Cedric Burnside’s dirty, growling blues brings to mind his grandpa, the great R.L. Burnside. And no surprise there- he grew up in his grandfather’s house with the extended Burnside family. His papa, the blues drummer Calvin Jackson’s influence is in place, too — Cedric is a drummer as well as a guitarist and singer-songwriter. This is real-deal electric blues — lo-fi, gritty and authentic. It’s a product of Cedric’s genes, his Southern upbringing and a deep connection to blues traditions. Cedric’s latest record, Benton County Relic, is a hypnotizing collection of songs. Fall under his spell.
Read MoreLow Cut Connie is the embodiment of the notion that “rock and roll is here to stay.” The band’s roots-rock foundation is a recipe for dancing and feeling good. They are renowned for their high energy live show, so we fully expect Blues & Brews attendees kicking up the dust in front of the stage. Fronted by Adam Weiner on piano, Low Cut Connie pulses with rock and roll energy, replete with twangy guitars and yearning songs of love and heartbreak. Adam started as a solo act in New York, playing under the moniker Ladyfingers in gay clubs, karaoke bars and ballet classes. Named after a waitress who wore her tops low, Low Cut Connie has garnered critical acclaim with their earnest, driving songs that hearken back to more innocent times. No matter what you call it, it’s rock and roll and we dig it.
Read MoreOK, we admit it. We’re smitten. It’s not just a passing crush, a little thang, a fickle fancy. It’s true love and we adore Samantha Fish. She had us from the get-go when she ruled the crowd in her 2016 Fred Shellman Memorial Stage debut, and we’ve invited her back every year since then. We’re so grateful she says yes! How do we love her? Let’s count the ways. Let’s start with her guitar chops. She makes the guitar cry and sing, and her solos are like riding a magic carpet through time and space. Then there’s that voice. Oh, that voice. It’s clear and pure and powerful as a springtime river. She howls and shouts and she sings sweetly with unbridled emotion.
Read MoreThis powerful and exciting blues guitarist is always welcome back to the mountains. He’s been playing since he was a teen in Houma, Louisiana and learned his craft from living legends playing in local clubs. Those lessons were taken to heart — his playing is expressive and nuanced, at once face melting as it is seductive. His self-penned songs and tasteful covers will take you deep into the Louisiana night where the blues runs deep and the humidity of the South keeps things greasy. This is one righteous human.
Read MoreOh, it’s big alright. Big on sound, big on blues, big on energy. That there are just the three of ‘em making a racket onstage is all the more impressive. It’s nothing short of a hoot and a holler to have the good Reverend back on our stage, along with his wife, Breezy, on washboard and Max Senteney on a stripped-down drum kit that includes a five-gallon maple syrup bucket. This is a power trio that delivers incredible musicianship featuring the Reverend’s fantastic country blues finger-picking style.
Read MoreFrom the tiny town of Como, Mississippi, come the Como Mamas — Ester Mae Smith, Angelia Taylor, and Della Daniels — and they are bringing the good word with them. This is traditional gospel music just like they learned from the elders at the Mt. Moriah C.M.E. Church. Blues runs in the family, too: Ester Mae and Della are cousins whose grandfather, Miles Pratcher, played guitar and hosted front porch jams with anyone who’d play, including blues legend Mississippi Fred McDowell. It’s righteous and real, sung with uplifted voices driven by faith.
Read MoreThis band records for Stax Records, which should tell you all you need to know. This Memphis-based outfit stays as true to blues, rock, funk and soul traditions as any of its predecessors at the legendary label, but with a fresh injection of youthful energy and sheer talent. Watch the electrifying rendition of Aretha Franklin's classic song, “Rock Steady,” live from the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Main Stage.
Read MoreAnders Osborne’s music has become part of the DNA of this festival. He is a purveyor of modern electric blues, rooted firmly in the musical traditions of his adopted hometown, New Orleans. He is a festival favorite and has been on the bill since his first appearance here in 2008. It’s not Telluride Blues & Brews without Anders Osborne. Watch the energetic performance of “Back On Dumaine” live from the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Main Stage.
Read MoreCalling all musicians, play your way to the Main Stage of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Through a partnership with Telluride Music Company and Telluride Blues Society, we are excited to present the 2020 Telluride Blues Challenge. The Telluride Blues Challenge is an annual competition providing talented up-and-coming artists from the blues genre with an opportunity to advance their professional career and play the Telluride Blues & Brews Main Stage!
Read MoreAs September 18-20 inches just a bit closer, the 27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival reveals its 2019 artist lineup. The festival returns with a dynamic, well-rounded mix of live blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances featuring Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Jonny Lang and many more. For the complete list of artists, click here.
Read MoreNow streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the 2020 Artist Lineup for your listening pleasure! Enjoy classic hits from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Brittany Howard and Buddy Guy, along with new singles from Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Jonny Lang and many more. Dive deeper and discover hidden gems from up-and-coming artists. Tune in, turn up the volume and let the music take your mind away to the beautiful town of Telluride! All of these great artists will converge on the Telluride Town Park stage this September 18 - 20.
Read MoreAttention fans! It’s time for a decision and we need your help! After months of hard work crafting an incredible artist lineup for the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, September 18, 19, 20, 2020, we are ready to share it with you. We are eager to share the uplifting news and under normal circumstances, we would just post an upcoming announcement date here. Given the situation, we are looking to our fans to tell us when the time is right.
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