The 36th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival line-up was filled with heavy hitters such as David Bryne and Elvis Costello, but did not fail to bring in the up-and-coming talent of The Lovell Sisters and Telluride locals Amy Taylor and Mike Pale. Meet some of the performers & attendees who made Telluride their home for four wonderful days of celebration & transcendent music.
July 2, 2009
Telluride Bluegrass Festival veteran Amy Taylor talks with the crowds who lined up (some all night!) to secure early entry (low numbers) to the 2009 Telluride Bluegrass Festival, thus ensuring a prime "Tarp" location in front of the Bluegrass stage. Plum's own Chris Hanson (Tarp Runner #109) takes us on an adventure, as he bolts to a tarp location he has enjoyed for many consecutive festival. The experience may leave you a little winded!
July 2, 2009
Ed Helms is a Stand-Up comedian who plays the banjo in his spare time. This performance is the song: Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
June 20, 2009
The Turkey Creek Ramblers, a popular local bluegrass band, visited the MorningNoon&Night set during the 2008 Telluride Bluegrass Festival, to play a few of their best songs - including one with host Jeb Berrier.
August 17, 2008
Folk musician Brett Dennen has played with the likes of Femi Kuti, Jack Johnson, Bob Dylan, Wynona Judd, Paul Simon, James Taylor and many more.
August 4, 2008
Each year the Telluride Bluegrass Festival attempts to reduce its carbon footprint more than the previous year, and it encourages sustainability in every aspect possible.
July 31, 2008
Of course, there's a plethora of great music at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, but there's also an amazing assortment of food - from killer flank steak to dumplings, from sausage to sweet potato fries.
July 20, 2008
Telluride Tom, the "Mayor" of Town Park, keeps the "crazy festivarians" in line during the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
July 20, 2008
This here's the essence of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival – bottled up and served straight (like good old moonshine) just for you. Whether you were here or not, this recap should bring you back, just like listening to Pappy's strummin' on the front porch. Experience the best of down-home and progressive bluegrass and other instrumental forms of music, such as Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Punch Brothers and the Swell Season, set in one of the most beautiful places on earth. And of course, don't miss the photos of the incredible artists and fun-loving concert-goers from this year's festival.
July 13, 2008
Meet Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman of the Cajun-styled bluegrass band Leftover Salmon, which performed at the 35th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
July 13, 2008
Sol Chase, a 10-year-old mandolin player, was in town for Telluride's Bluegrass Festival. He played with many of the bands and is a local favorite in his hometown of Crested Butte, Colorado.
June 28, 2008
Local Telluriders, The Turkey Creek Ramblers, play some of their own bluegrass.
June 22, 2008
Offsetting its carbon emissions footprint completely this summer, Telluride Bluegrass Festival has turned green. A stout composting and recycling program, solar panels and renewable energy sources to power the festival has given Telluride Bluegrass high marks in environmental status.
August 22, 2007
Take a peek behind the scenes at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival campground where return campers make their pilgrimage each June for an up close and personal bluegrass experience. The famed campground is a family reunion of sorts and is guaranteed happy campers.
August 22, 2007
2007 Telluride Bluegrass Festival headliner Counting Crows took some time off stage to chat with Plum about a new album in the works, rehearsing in Telluride, and riding the gondola. The band played the closing act Saturday night for a packed outdoor house in Town Park.
August 22, 2007
Each early morning of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival a mad rush ensues for the closest, most scenic and most central tarp spot for stage viewing. The tarp run is not for the meek; this is no herd of turtles.
July 5, 2007
We tracked all of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival fun, from the famed campground oyster night to the fame on the Town Park stage, hackey sackers, hoola hoopers, and just plain loungers. Check out the best of the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
June 19, 2007
