Durango Blues Train in Durango - Aug 21, 2026

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Nigel Wearne

Nigel Wearne is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Gunditjmara country in southern Australia, blending blues, jazz and Americana-noir. His albums Black Crow (#1 AMRAP) and The Reckoning earned Music Victoria Award nominations.

Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan is an American roots rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and bassist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been a prominent fixture in the New Orleans music scene for over two decades, initially gaining recognition as the founder and frontman of the funk band Juice before performing as a solo artist and leading his band, the NIA.

Durango Blues Train

The Durango Blues Train is a unique, moving musical experience that transforms a historic steam-powered train into a kinetic festival. Operating on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the annual event takes passengers on a 3.5-hour scenic journey through the canyons of the San Juan National Forest while featuring multiple live blues performances spread across vintage railcars.

Boneshakers

Boneshakers, led by Was (Not Was) guitarist Randy Jacobs, formed with singer Sweetpea Atkinson and named by Bonnie Raitt. Signed to Pointblank/Virgin, released Book Of Spells and Shake The Planet. One Foot In The Groove hit #1 UK Blues and US Soul Blues.