Meet The 2023 Telluride Blues Challenge Winner: Marcus Trummer

Congratulations to Marcus Trummer, the winner of the 2023 Telluride Blues Challenge! Marcus competed against nearly 40 entries, and topped five other finalists at the Telluride Blues Challenge on Saturday, September 16 and won a Martin 000-10E Sapele guitar provided by Telluride Music Company, two performances at this year's and next year's Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, a three-night performance on the 2023 Durango Blues Train, and a $300 cash prize. Coming off the big win after his first performance in the US, we sat down with Marcus to learn more.

Grant RettererOctober 10, 2023Blues Challenge, Telluride Colorado, Main Stage, blues stage, Durango Blues Train, Marcus Trummer, 2023

Talking With 2018 Telluride Blues Challenge Winner Alex Paul

We sat down to talk with 2018 Telluride Blues Challenge Alex Paul! Alex is a longtime Southwest Colorado resident and was one of the first locals to ever win the Challenge. With a diverse repertoire of covers and original material and a contagious energy to his live performance, Alex draws listeners into his musical world.

Patrick ShehanFebruary 5, 2019Telluride Blues Challenge, Durango Blues Train, 2019