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Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Jun 15, 2023  ·  Telluride Town Park Camping, Telluride, CO Telluride Town Park Camping, Telluride, CO

Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Jun 15
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
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Punch Brothers, formed by Chris Thile after Nickel Creek, blend bluegrass, classical, and jazz. Known for virtuosic skill, they've topped bluegrass charts, won a Grammy, and collaborated with Jon Brion and T-Bone Burnett. Notable works include "All Ashore" and "Hell on Church Street." Their debut featured "The Blind Leaving the Blind" at Carnegie Hall, and they've contributed to films like The Hunger Games.
Sierra Ferrell, a celebrated West Virginia-born roots musician, is known for her eclectic style, acclaimed debut 'Long Time Coming,' and winning Emerging Act at the Americana Honors & Awards. Collaborating with artists like Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show, her album 'Trail Of Flowers' showcases her storytelling with producers Eddie Spear and Gary Paczosa.
The String Cheese Incident, formed in 1993 in Colorado, is known for their eclectic sound and innovative music business approach. Key albums include "Carnival '99" and "One Step Closer."
Born in Johannesburg, now in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a horticulturist turned musician known for indie-rock and folk. With albums like "Evening Machines" (Grammy-nominated) and "Appaloosa Bones," his velvet baritone captivates listeners. He tours internationally and collaborates with U.S. symphonies. Offstage, he runs Starling Farm in Boulder County.
Formed in Kalamazoo, Greensky Bluegrass merges rock and Americana, known for hits like "If Sorrows Swim." They’ve shared stages with Béla Fleck and hit #1 on bluegrass charts.
Robert Plant, born in the Midlands, is a top rock vocalist and Rock Hall of Fame inductee. Known for Led Zeppelin, he won multiple Grammys. His solo career features 11 acclaimed albums and collaborations with Phil Collins, Jimmy Page, and Alison Krauss. His diverse influences span from Morocco to Nashville, showcased in bands like The Honeydrippers and The Sensational Space Shifters. Plant also explores his musical journey in his popular Digging Deep podcast.
Born in Champaign, IL, Alison Krauss blends bluegrass with folk and country, earning acclaim with hits like her platinum 1995 album. Collaborated with Robert Plant and appeared on "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Pianist, violinist, and vocalist, she has won numerous Grammy Awards.
Leftover Salmon, formed in 1989 in Boulder, are jamgrass pioneers known for blending bluegrass, rock, and Cajun styles. They gained fame with '90s albums like Euphoria, toured extensively, and collaborated with Steve Berlin. After a hiatus, they reemerged with albums like 2012's Aquatic Hitchhiker. The band is celebrated for its dynamic shows and was pivotal in the jam band scene.
The Infamous Stringdusters are a GRAMMY® Award-winning American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and energetic live shows. With influences spanning various genres, they've collaborated with contemporary artists and headlined venues like Red Rocks. Their 2017 album "Laws of Gravity" won Best Bluegrass Album.
Chris Thile, born in Oceanside, CA, is a virtuoso mandolinist and singer, known for progressive bluegrass. Founding member of Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, he won Grammys for collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma and Punch Brothers. He hosted NPR's Live from Here, and has worked with Brad Mehldau and Béla Fleck. His solo albums include Deceiver and Laysongs.
Yonder Mountain String Band, pioneers in progressive jamgrass, blend bluegrass, rock, and country. Known for soulful grooves and Grammy-nominated work.
Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck blends bluegrass, jazz, classical, and world music. Born in NYC, influenced by Flatt & Scruggs, he's known for New Grass Revival and Béla Fleck & the Flecktones. His collaborations include Abigail Washburn, Chick Corea, and Toumani Diabaté. Notable works: "My Bluegrass Heart," "Perpetual Motion," and Grammy-winning "Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn." Renowned for genre fusion and eclectic musical innovations.
Emmylou Harris, born in Birmingham, Alabama, is a celebrated singer known for her blend of country and rock, influenced by Gram Parsons. Her career began in NYC folk clubs, leading to acclaimed solo albums like *Pieces of the Sky* and collaborations with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt on *Trio*. Harris has earned numerous awards, working with artists like Mark Knopfler and Rodney Crowell, and continued to innovate in genres ranging from bluegrass to alternative rock. Her voice and creative spirit have maintained her status as a music icon for over four decades.
Grammy-winning roots artist Peter Rowan, born in Wayland, MA, is a key figure in progressive bluegrass. Known for guitar, yodeling, and mandolin, he collaborated with Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, and Tony Rice. His bands include Earth Opera and Old & in the Way. Notable solo albums are New Moon Rising and Dust Bowl Children. Rowan's collaborations feature Ricky Skaggs and Gillian Welch, with projects ranging from Tex-Mex to Hawaiian styles.
Mary Chapin Carpenter, born in Princeton, NJ, found success in the '80s-'90s country scene with hits like "Down at the Twist and Shout" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her." Known for her emotionally intelligent songwriting, her album "Come on Come On" sold over two million copies. She won a Grammy for "Shut Up and Kiss Me." Collaborating with artists like Vince Mendoza, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart, she explored personal themes and folk influences, sharing her music via her "Songs from Home" series during the pandemic.
Watchhouse, the North Carolina duo of Andrew Marlin & Emily Frantz, are known for their poignant songwriting and root music that resonates with younger audiences. Gaining acclaim from Rolling Stone and NPR, they've played sold-out shows at Red Rocks and Ryman Auditorium. Starting in local venues, their profound chemistry and masterful songs explore life’s mysteries and joys, amassing hundreds of millions of streams.

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