[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_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...
[caption id="attachment_31627" align="alignleft" width="300"] Red Knuckles (aka Tim O'Brien), 2010 Telluride Bluegrass[/caption] The story will get told many times in many ways, each time with a slightly different spin. My abbreviated version of the history of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this coming...
I suppose by now everyone knows, but just in case, we found this crystal clear explanation from the group on ABC news radio online. [caption id="attachment_31606" align="alignright" width="300"] Mumford & Sons, Glassnote Records[/caption] Mumford & Sons have bowed out of their headlining slot at the Bonnaroo Music...
Telluride Bluegrass holds a special spot in my heart. It was Bluegrass that first brought me to this valley in 1997, and it was Bluegrass that made me return. When my husband, Andy, and I first considered moving here, Bluegrass was on our “top ten”...
Tix for Mumford & Sons at Opera House available thru 4/5/13, midnite (MDT) via online lottery! [caption id="attachment_29528" align="alignleft" width="300"] Peter Rowan, Telluride 2012[/caption] Planet Bluegrass is excited to announce the lineup for the late-night indoor shows held Wednesday, June 19-Sunday, June 23 at several venues...
[caption id="attachment_26214" align="alignleft" width="300"] Emmylou Harris, TBF 2011[/caption] Forty years. In couple-speak, that means a ruby. Or a bouquet of Nasturtiums, the official flower of that anniversary. Speaking of anniversaries...
[caption id="attachment_14992" align="alignright" width="300"] Three cheers for Telluride Bluegrass Festival[/caption] Editor's note: This is no trick. Definitely a treat. Happy Halloween and on your mark. Discount 4-day passes to the 40th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June 20- June 23, 2013) for San Miguel County residents go onsale...
It’s all about the song. Whatever the genre, it’s good songwriting that propels the listener to another place, sparks the imagination, and opens the heart. The Telluride Troubadour Competition, one of the crown jewels of the glittering summer-gold tiara that is the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, attracts...
Thursday morning in Town Park, Telluride, Colorado: There is some quiet activity as last minute preparations are being made for the day's program. There are festival workers going about their business, the sun is shining, the grass is green (it will turn Blue later), and a...
