BLUES & BREWS ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR 20TH

01 May BLUES & BREWS ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR 20TH

The Black Crowes, Jim James and Melissa Etheridge Headline 20th Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. September 13-15, 2013.

The Black Crowes

The 20th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival proudly announced their 2013 festival lineup today.

Blues & Brews celebrates their 20th year in Telluride, Colorado this year with headliners among them, The Black Crowes, Jim James, and Melissa Etheridge.

Additional festival appearances include Gary Clark Jr., John Hiatt, Mickey Hart Band, Anders Osborne, Otis Taylor Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Allen Stone, ZZ Ward, The New Mastersounds, The Bright Light Social Hour, The Relatives, IBC winner Selwyn Birchwood Band, with more acts to be announced.

Tickets for Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, held September 13-15, 2013, are currently on sale.

“We are truly looking forward to celebrating our 20th year in Telluride,” said Steve Gumble, Festival Director. “I look back fondly over the years, growing from a small four-hour beer tasting with 20 brews and a handful of people, into a three-day music festival with 150 different beers, thousands of thirsty fans, and artists like The Black Crowes and Melissa Etheridge. I have to pinch myself!”

Kicking off the 2013 festival, the Black Crowes have assembled a mighty band for this year’s Lay Down With Number 13 tour. In addition to the brothers Robinson on vocals and guitar, they’ll have Steve Gorman on drums, and longtime bassist Sven Pipien on board. Blues & Brews fans will remember keyboardist Adam MacDougall’s unbelievable performance with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood in 2012. Blues & Brews regulars will also be delighted to welcome back festival favorite, Jackie Greene on guitar and vocals.

Singer/songwriter Jim James has spent the better part of almost two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of My Morning Jacket. Through six studio albums, My Morning Jacket has grown into one of the most acclaimed rock and roll bands in the world. James’ even played a wider role in indie rock during the early 21st century, appearing on albums by several artists (including Bright Eyes, M. Ward, America, and Bobby Bare, Jr.). James’ latest debut solo album, Regions of Light and Sound of God, showcases James’ soulful songwriting, his captivating voice, and his talents as both a producer and engineer. Perhaps lessor known to our veteran festival followers, this is a performance not to miss.

Melissa Etheridge

The critically-acclaimed songwriter, Melissa Etheridge headlines the final day of Telluride Blues & Brews 2013. Etheridge is touring in support of her 12th record 4th Street Feeling, a musical look back at her Kansas roots. Known for her killer guitar playing, she plays all the guitar parts on the new record and the songs display all the deep confidence and wisdom of someone who has lived her life to its fullest. We are happy to welcome Etheridge for her first  appearance in our box canyon.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is revered as one of the most scenic and intimate music festivals in the country, tucked inside the historic mining town of Telluride, Colorado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The Blues & Brews three-day celebration offers an eclectic mix of live blues, funk, jam bands, rock, gospel and soul performances – accompanied by some of the best microbreweries in the country. Food and craft vendors, children’s activities and late-night juke joint shows are also featured.

Tickets for 3-Day passes, Juke Joint passes, and Camping passes are on sale now. Single day tickets go on Sale June 15. Three-day passes are $170.00.

For festival information or to purchase tickets visit us online at TellurideBlues.com. To purchase tickets by phone call toll-free at (866) 515-6166. Tickets available locally at both Telluride Music, located at 123 E. Colorado Avenue and Wizard Entertainment, located at 126 East Colorado Avenue.