Definitely not DMB for TBB

Jul 12, 2010 by

While we all know that the final headlining slot for Telluride’s Blues and Brews will be announced once that band’s contractural obligations at Mile High are completed, one band can be officially crossed off the list. Dave Matthews Band has announced that their final shows of 2010 (and 2011 for that matter) will take place on 9/17&18 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, making it official that they will not be in Telluride. If you want to see DMB before their hiatus, you’ll have to catch them at MHMF in August. This leaves Derek and Susan (most probable) and Steve Miller Band along with a few dark horses like Jack Johnson, My Morning Jacket, Cypress Hill (just kidding, their blues album isn’t coming out til 2013) and Weezer as...

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Ringo turns 70, Beatles and Grateful Dead Remembered...

Jul 7, 2010 by

Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Ringo played Red Rocks twice including the first ever major rock concert there in 1974. While there were 2,000 tickets left unsold to that show, many people that were at the concert think that an overall lack of security and common knowledge that it was easy to sneak in make it one of the most well attended shows in Red Rocks’ history. Ringo returned to the stage 36 years later with his All Starr Band. Happy Birthday Ringo! And speaking of Red Rocks… it was 32 years ago today, The Grateful Dead played the first of what would end up being 20 shows at Red Rocks. The setlists… 7/7/78 Set 1: Jack Straw, Candyman, Me & My Uncle > Big River,...

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Festival Pick of the Week: Bluegrass in Paradise...

Jul 6, 2010 by

This coming weekend, the first ever Bluegrass in Paradise will be held in Crested Butte. Hosted by the “Master of Strings,” Drew Emmitt, this festival will include two full days of workshops and performances. Bands from all over country include Blue Highway, Bearfoot, Springcreek Bluegrass, Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys, Emmitt-Nershi Bandand Shannon Whitworth. For tickets and information, visit the Bluegrass in Paradise...

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1/22 Daily Update: Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Greensky Bluegrass, Cornmeal and more...

Jun 28, 2010 by

Do you remember the song mistadobolina? Well, the guy that sang that song, Del, is back and is hot right now… sharing his time between Gorrilaz and his own band. To check out Del tha Funkee Homosapien, go to Agave tonight and see why he transcends rap and includes jazz and funk into one of the best live shows around. Side note trivia: Del is the cousin of Ice Cube At Three20South, Todd Sheaffer shares the bill with Cornmeal. Todd is no stranger to the road. Initially known for his acclaimed “front man” work as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the popular quintet From Good Homes, and now his current role as lead singer/songwriter of new-grass sensation Railroad Earth, Sheaffer has been bringing his music to thousands nationwide for over a decade now. Cornmeal continues to forge a path all...

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1/21 Daily Update: Ridiculously awesome night of music...

Jun 27, 2010 by

Where to begin? With Tim Reynolds, Split Lip Rayfield and Harmonious Junk all playing tonight, just pick whoever is closest and have a good ol time. In Vail, Sandbar hosts TR3. This is not Arnold Schwarzenegger… it’s musical virtuoso Tim Reynolds! Widely known as the guitar player for Dave Matthews Band, Tim is touring with two accomplished musicians to show off his wide range of musical talents including the seven instuments that he has mastered. For more info on TR3, check out www.timreynolds.com. At Steamboat’s Ghost Ranch Saloon, Harmonious Junk takes the stage. Harmonious Junk was founded by former James Brown Band lead guitarist, Damon Wood. Wood began the project in Las Vegas in 2001, as a side project when not touring with James Brown. He later relocated to Denver and reformed the group. Wood...

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