The Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition takes place at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival in beautiful Telluride, Colorado. The competition is seeking the most talented musicians who excel in the blues genre and is open to solo acoustic performers who are not signed to a record label or publishing deal. Congratulations to Colin Lake, winner of the 2007 Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition, and to the runner-up, Nigel Egg.

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Competition Submissions We will begin accepting submissions for the 2008 Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition in the spring. Stay tuned for details!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PAST COMPETITION WINNERS: 2007 Winner: Colin Lake Runner-up: Nigel Egg 2006 Winner: David Mowry Runner-up: Pete Kartsounes 2005 Winner: Renee Safier Runner-up: Pete Kartsounes 2004 Winner: Dan Walker Runner-up: Kraig Kenning 2003 Steve Reynolds 2002 Col. "Blind-Dog" Gatewood 2001 John-Alex Mason 2000 Alex Maryol - 2nd Place The Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition is presented by the Telluride Blues Society

Competition Director Valerie Brazis presents 2006 winner David Mowry with the grand prize - a Gibson acoustic guitar. Photo: Dino Perrucci

2005 Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition Winner Renee Safier and 2nd place winner Pete Kartsounes.