2015 was a big year for past performers of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! In total, eight Blues & Brews alums received nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. These artists have a shot at winning the recording industry's most prestigious award during 'Music's Biggest Night'.
Read MoreCheck out the photo galleries from the 2015 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival on our Flickr Page. All photos courtesy of festival photographers Barry Brecheisen, Dino Perruci and Jason Squires.
Read MoreThank you to all the talented artists that entered this year's competition and congratulations to the winner of the 2015 Telluride Blues Challenge - Isaac Aragon! Aragon competed against five other finalists at the festival's Telluride Blues Challenge on Saturday, September 19th to win a premium Martin guitar provided by Telluride Music Company two performances at this year's and next year's Telluride Blues & Brews Festival and more! To check out photo highlights from the event, click here.
Read MoreWe just wrapped up another phenomenal year here at the 22nd Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival and want to take a moment to thank everyone that made it such a memorable experience! With smiles on our faces, we walked away with a deep appreciation of the amazing community of individuals that come back each year to help us create and celebrate this unique event!
Read MoreThe votes have been counted and the people have spoken, let's hear it for the back-to-back champ Roaring Fork Beer Company! Launched in 2013 by Chase Engel from their home base in Carbondale, Colorado, they brew, package, and sell exceptional beers for distribution throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. To learn more, please visit their website here.
Read MoreWin a Joe Bonamassa signed guitar & 7-day Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise for two! The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is raffling off a signed guitar by Joe Bonamassa and a 7-day Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise to benefit Local Telluride beneficiaries. We are raising money for One to One Mentoring Program, who empowers youth in San Miguel County to achieve their social, emotional and academic potential through professionally supported mentor relationships, and Telluride Aids Benefit, a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight HIV/AIDS by heightening global and local awareness, as well as generating financial support for educational program and client care.
Read MoreWant more music?! You got it! The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival 'Blues Stage' is your source for additional musical performances and comedic sets throughout the festival weekend! Expect appearances from the endlessly funny Troy Walker, Brent Gill, Stephen Agyei and Adam Cayton-Holland in addition to a full weekend of music. For all of you young at heart, note that some of the comedy may be adult in nature. The Blues Stage is also the largest night time Juke Joint.
Read MoreBlues & Brews is excited to announce the official list of beer styles at this year's Grand Tasting. The Grand Tasting with 56 microbreweries happens on Saturday, September 19th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm inside Telluride Town Park. Cheers and bottoms up!
Read MoreWith so much to see, do, eat and drink, it can't hurt to have a little guidance along the way. We're here to get you ready! Here's our 'How To' or Survival Guide to 22nd Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival.
Read MoreComedy returns to Blues & Brews with stand-up shows featuring four comedy acts during the festival weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights, Arroyo Wine Bar & Gallery will host the "Dirty Shows" starting at 10:00pm. For the young at heart, please note that some of the comedy will be adult in nature. Catch all four comedians again on The Blues Stage, Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th, at 4:30pm and 2:30pm during the festival.
If you're a foodie, prepare for food heaven! The delicious food vendor menus at the 2015 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will keep your taste buds satisfied all weekend long. Our vendors satisfy even the most particular eater. Gluten-free? They've got you covered! Vegan or vegetarian? No problem! Paleo diet? You're in luck! See the full menu below and come try it for yourself!
Read MoreTelluride Blues & Brews Festival partnered with the Telluride Blues Society and the Colorado Blues Society to host the Telluride Blues Challenge. The event showcases talented musicians who excel in the Blues genre. The finalists will play the Telluride Blues Challenge held during the Blues for Breakfast event at the Telluride Elks Lodge on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Read MoreKids of all ages can enjoy various activities in the Rainbow Kids Area throughout the festival weekend with the help from Living Folklore. Living Folklore features children’s entertainment, workshops, and two parades spefically geared for the kids (or the kid at heart) – one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Read MoreFor a complete festival and town map, see the program guide available at the festival.
Read MoreTelluride Blues & Brews Festival’s Official Art Gallery will be at Arroyo Wine Bar & Gallery, located at 220 East Colorado Ave! Stop by, have a beverage, light bites and enjoy artwork from festival photographers Barry Brecheisen & Dino Perrucci, artists Scramble Campbell & Daryl Price and other past festival poster artists. Some artwork will be available for sale. The gallery will be open daily for the festival weekend from Thursday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to close.
Read MoreJoin us in Mountain Village's Sunset Plaza for our free Sunset Blues Concert on Thursday, September 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. featuring Hillstomp and opening act The Johnson County Coroners! Sunset Plaza is just a short, beautiful gondola ride up the mountain from the town of Telluride! The event and gondola ride are free and open to the public, and the event is rain or shine.
Read MoreWith the 22nd Telluride Blues & Brews Festival less than three weeks away, we’re excited to introduce the Making My Blues Green: Coolest & Cleanest Campsite Challenge, a new spin on our celebrated ‘Coolest Campsite Challenge’. Brought to you in collaboration with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, the new contest encourages festival campers to build a clean, sustainable and creative campsite for a chance to win 2016 Blues & Brews tickets and other great prizes!
Read MoreThe Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to announce the 2015 House of Brews lineup! Be sure to stop in and enjoy these seven different tasty flavors being poured throughout the weekend! The House of Brews tent is located on the north side of the festival grounds, adjacent to the festival merch store and main entrance. Bottoms up and cheers!
Read MoreTelluride Blues & Brews Festival's Blues for Breakfast is a special event during the festival weekend on September 19th and 20th at the Telluride Elks Lodge (located at the corner of Townsend and Pacific) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Blues for Breakfast is a hidden festival gem showcasing the renowned Telluride Blues Challenge among other festival solo blues musicians on both Saturday and Sunday morning. As you enter the Elks Lodge, you are welcomed by a breakfast spread of scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, toast, bacon and sausages. Grab a plate of hot food, a cup of joe and enjoy live blues music in an intimate setting!
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