As the 2017 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival draws closer, we are thrilled for the opportunity to once again partner with and contribute to the endeavors of the Music Maker Relief Foundation (MMRF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The MMRF was founded to preserve the musical traditions of America's South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. Through programs dedicated to cultural access, musical development and musician sustenance, the Foundation gives future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America's musical traditions.
Read MoreA special perk is in store for those camping at the festival this year! Details of the camper exclusive, Campground Sessions shows have been announced. Campers are welcome to join Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Jack Broadbent and A.J. Fullerton featuring Stud Ford and Nic Clark for daily performances during the festival.
Read MoreThe 2nd Annual Blisters & Brews 5k Fundraiser Race returns on the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2017. The 5k Race, sponsored by BootDoctors™ Paragon Outdoors, raises money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in remembrance of honored festival friend Felix Snow. The race highlights the natural beauty of Telluride as racers climb up the town's River Trail and take in unobstructed views of the iconic Ingram Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Through registration fees, donations and the generous support of the Telluride community, we proudly raised over $1,750 for the Telluride Adaptive Ski Program. We're looking forward to another amazing year of support. Registrations are now open!
Read MoreIt wouldn't be the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival without Anders Osborne! The 2017 festival weekend ends with a special closing celebration show from Anders Osborne at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Sunday, September 17. Tickets are on sale now and very limited (less than 75 tickets left).
Read MoreThe opening celebration for the 2017 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival features the phenomenal LA-based three-piece band, The Record Company. Held at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, September 14, the Bal de Maison is the perfect way to kick off the festival weekend. Tickets are on sale now and very limited (less than 100 tickets left).
Read MoreSingle-Day Tickets for the 24th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival are on sale now! These tickets will sell out, get yours before they're gone!
Read MorePlan your weekend and don't miss a beat! Bonnie Raitt, Anders Osborne, and Benjamin Booker lead the Friday bill, TajMo: The Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' Band, Tab Benoit and The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band top Saturday’s performances, with Steve Winwood, Drive-By Truckers and The Blind Boys of Alabama closing out the festival on Sunday.
Read MoreEach attending brewery and their beers are unique, showcasing distinct flavors, colors, smells and personalities. Every beer is a work of art taking months and sometimes years to perfect. Just as our artist lineup showcases a variety of distinct musicians, our craft beer lineup showcases a variety of distinct craft beers. Our new ‘Taste Tease’ blog series offers a glimpse at some of the 170 beer styles you’ll be able to sample at this year’s Grand Tasting. Leading up to the festival, Blues & Brews staff will sample six beers per month and report on our findings. Crack open a cold one and get ready to discover your next favorite beer!
Read MoreThe Telluride Blues & Brews Festival has elevated the vanguard once again with additions of new artists to the lineup, stand-up comedy and live performance painting to a dynamic weekend packed with three days of music, craft beer, and fun in the Rocky Mountains. Drive-By Truckers, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, John Németh & The Blue Dreamers, Hamish Anderson, Mitch Woods, Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, and Brian Keith Wallen will join previously announced artists including Bonnie Raitt, Steve Winwood, TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band at this year's festival.
Read MoreCalling all musicians, play your way to the Main Stage of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Through a partnership with Telluride Music Company, Telluride Blues Society and Colorado Blues Society, we are excited to present the 2017 Telluride Blues Challenge. The Telluride Blues Challenge is an annual competition providing talented up-and-coming artists from the blues genre with an opportunity to advance their professional career and play the Telluride Blues & Brews Main Stage!
Read MoreNow streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the entire 2017 Artist Lineup for your listening pleasure! Tune in, turn up the volume and let the music take your mind away to a beautiful place called Telluride! All of these great artists will converge on the Telluride Town Park stage this September 15-17.
Read MoreAs September 15-17 inches just a bit closer, the 24th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival reveals its 2017 artist lineup. The festival returns with a dynamic, well-rounded mix of live blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances with Bonnie Raitt, Steve Winwood, TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band, Anders Osborne, Benjamin Booker, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Magpie Salute, Delbert McClinton and Self Made Men and many more.
Read MoreTickets are on sale now for the 24th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival held September 15-17, 2017.
Read MoreThe 24th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will once again take over the world-famous resort mountain town of Telluride, CO on September 15-17, 2017. Festival Passes go on sale Wednesday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m. (MT). Tickets will be available online, over the phone at 866-515-6166 and locally at Telluride Music, located at 333 West Colorado Ave.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce the 2017 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Grand Tasting Brewery Lineup. These 56 craft breweries will pour over 170 styles of beer and cider on Saturday, September 16th from Noon to 3pm.
Read MoreCamp out in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Telluride Town Park! Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, the picturesque campground is located just steps away from the Main Stage and Main Street! With exclusive shows, fun challenges to win tickets, and easy access to the festival stages, camping is a great and social way to experience the Festival!
Read MoreExperience the grandeur of the Telluride outdoors in a luxury Colorado Yurt Company Safari Tent ent during the festival! Camp in style in the "Safari Village" (Telluride Town Park Oval) and be treated the convenience of camping at the festival without forgoing the creature comforts you can't live without! Each package comes with a pair of VIP 3-Day Passes. Packages are limited and will sell out, don't wait to purchase!
Read MoreBlues & Brews offers a top-notch VIP experience right on the festival grounds and adjacent to the Town Park Stage. Our VIP section will give fans a premium view of the Main Stage with seating and shade. Guests will be treated to a weekend of exclusive amenities including private entrance, gratis beer, wine and non alcoholic beverage services, light snacks, upscale VIP restrooms and much more.
Read More2017 is off to a great start as we look forward to the 7th summer of blues on the rails aboard the Durango Blues Train. This year’s Blues Trains will take place June 2 & 3 and August 18 & 19. Tickets for the June Blues Trains are set to go on sale February 15th at 10:00 a.m. (MT).
Read MoreCon Brio's songs are about love, hope, failure, and political turmoil – life itself. A deeply talented band of seven with a horn section to keep it brassy and sassy, not only does Con Brio possess the funk, but they’ve also got love and passion covered, too. “We don’t want to walk, we don’t want to drive,” band leader Ziek McCarter says. “We want to fly. We want to levitate.” So do we.
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