June 2013

[caption id="attachment_31634" align="alignleft" width="300"] Peter Rowan, 2010 TBFphoto by Clint Viebrock[/caption] He is a member of Telluride Bluegrass Festival's 30-something club, an elite fraternity that  includes "The King," Sam Bush; dobro magician, Jerry Douglas; and Grammy winner Tim O' Brien: Telluride Bluegrass veteran Peter Rowan. Peter Rowan...

[caption id="attachment_31549" align="alignright" width="292"] Elephant Revival[/caption] Once upon a short time ago, in February 2011, a new band came to town to open for Leftover Salmon for a KOTOfm fundraiser. KOTO'S musical director, Suzanne Cheavens, described the new kids on the block as very "buzzy, "...

Market features larger variety of foods and entertainment Nothing says summertime in Colorado like an open air market, especially one set in the sun-soaked scenery of Mountain Village Center. Beginning June 19, the paver-laden Heritage Plaza will once again be teeming with white tents and Colorado-proud...

  [caption id="attachment_31775" align="alignright" width="300"] Steve Martin & The Steep Creek Rangers[/caption] Planet Bluegrass is thrilled to announce that Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell will be closing the opening night of the 40th Telluride Bluegrass Festival on Thursday, June 20. Steve, Edie, and...

[caption id="attachment_31697" align="alignright" width="300"] The Milk Carton Kids[/caption] The Milk Carton Kids formed in 2011, a duo that consists of Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan. While the most obvious musical reference is the classic folk revival sound of their twin acoustic guitars and close harmonies, the...

[caption id="attachment_31521" align="alignright" width="300"] Rosco Bandana[/caption] The Devil is clearly in the details. Jason Sanford is chief songwriter and vocalist for the Mississippi folk-rock septet Rosco Bandana. As a boy, he was taught that rock 'n roll was the Devil's music. When his group came together, he...

[caption id="attachment_31393" align="alignright" width="256"] Nana Naisbitt of TSRC with guest speaker at Town Talk[/caption] Since 1984, the Telluride Science Research Center (TSRC), is dedicated to providing meeting services for scientists. TSRC’s mission is to inspire substantive scientific inquiry, breakthroughs, and discoveries by hosting scientific meetings in...

[caption id="attachment_31590" align="alignright" width="300"] The "King of Telluride," Sam Bush[/caption] In Telluride, he is royalty, but please, hold the drum rolls and cornets. The accoutrements of this king differ from ordinary kings with their thrones and scepters. This king, "The King of Telluride," perches on a...

It’s June in the San Juan Mountains. The trails are dry, the mornings are warm and it's time to ride. But for many Telluride cyclists, June is also the month of pain.  It’s the beginning of the season. We simply don’t have time in the...