Tickets for Telluride Blues & Brews Festival On Sale Now

The Telluride Blues & Brews is a three-day celebration of music and microbrews tucked in the mountains, and surrounded by breathtaking 13,000 foot peaks as a backdrop (photo by Barry Brecheisen).

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year on September 13-15, 2013. Come join us for one of the most scenic and intimate music festivals in the country, taking place in the world-famous resort town of Telluride, Colorado. Tickets for the 20th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival have just gone on sale, March 1.

Telluride Blues & Brews is a three-day celebration of music and microbrews tucked in the mountains, and surrounded by breathtaking 13,000 foot peaks as a backdrop. The festival offers an eclectic mix of live blues, funk, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances, and some of the best microbreweries in the country, with a wide variety of food and craft vendors, children’s activities, late night jams, and much more.

Tickets for Early Bird, VIP, Juke Joint (night venue), Camping, Campground Vehicle, and RV passes will all go on sale at 10 a.m. (MST). Early Bird, VIP, Campground Vehicle and RV passes are in limited quantities and sell out very quickly. Early Bird 3-Day passes are $145.00 and VIP 3-Day passes are $385.00 each.

For festival information or to purchase tickets visit us online at http://www.tellurideblues.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call toll-free at (866) 515-6166.

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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Announces Complete 2012 Lineup

With three days of continuous live blues, rock, funk, and gospel, and Saturday’s renowned Brews Grand Tasting, the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival is quickly gaining worldwide notoriety as the “Coolest Blues & Brews Festival in the United States.”

Phil Lesh & Friends, Gov’t Mule and The B-52s Headline Amazing Mountain Fall Festival, Sept. 14-16, 2012

The 19th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival featuring Phil Lesh & Friends, Gov’t Mule, and The B-52s announced recently added musical geniuses Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Little Feat, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Anders Osborne, Heartless Bastards, Phil Wiggins & Rev. John Wilkins, Orgone, Kelley Hunt, Pickwick, Monophonics, and Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen to the festival lineup. Previously released acts will include peformances by The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, MarchFourth Marching Band, Tab Benoit, Little Hurricane and The Lee Boys.

Tickets for the 19th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival are currently on sale now.

“September can’t come fast enough,” said Steve Gumble, President and founder of the Festival. “The Festival weekend will see longtime musical greats with some new emerging acts never to have graced the stage here in Telluride.”

With three days of continuous live blues, rock, funk, and gospel, and Saturday’s renowned Brews Grand Tasting, the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival is quickly gaining worldwide notoriety as the “Coolest Blues & Brews Festival in the United States.”

On Saturday, the premier beer tasting event features more than 150 beers from over 50 accredited national microbreweries, including Telluride Blues & Brews Festival’s official beer sponsor, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Aside from phenomenal beer, music is the main festival focus, and 2012 promises to be the best yet. With a variety of performances and the most talented musicians on the festival circuit today, festival-goers are guaranteed a magical, and amazing experience. There is something for everyone with main stage music all day, the Acoustic Blues Competition, Kids activities, blues with breakfast, and the famous late-night Juke Joint jams.

Three-day passes, Juke Joint tickets, and Camping passes are on sale now. Single day tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday go on sale June 15th. Juke Joint tickets are $25 per night, and feature late night jams at various intimate venues. Festival 4-day Camping passes are $40 per person, with camping located adjacent to the Festival grounds starting Thursday, September 13.

For festival information or to purchase tickets visit tellurideblues.com. To purchase tickets by phone call toll-free at (866) 515-6166. Like on Facebook and follow  on Twitter for up-to-date news and contest ticket giveaways.

Watch the Lineup Announcement video here.

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Tickets for Telluride Blues & Brews Festival On Sale

Tickets for the 19th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, to be held September 14-16, 2012, have just gone on sale.

Renowned as one of the most scenic and intimate music festivals in the country, Telluride Blues & Brews is located within the world-famous resort town of Telluride, Colorado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Blues & Brews is known in Telluride as the ‘locals’ festival, and is a three-day celebration of music and microbrews held in Telluride Town Park, an outdoor music venue with breathtaking 13,000 foot mountains as a backdrop. The festival offers an eclectic mix of live blues, funk, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances, and some of the best microbreweries in the country, with a wide variety of food and craft vendors, children’s activities, late night jams, and much more.

Tickets for Early Bird, VIP, Juke Joint (night venue), Camping, Campground Vehicle, and RV passes will all go on sale at 10 AM (Mountain Standard Time). Early Bird, VIP, Campground Vehicle and RV passes are in limited quantities and sell out quickly. The Early Bird 3-Day pass is $145 and the VIP 3-Day pass is $385.

For festival information or to purchase tickets visit http://www.tellurideblues.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call  866-515-6166.

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Oldest Heli-skiing Operation in Colorado Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Peaks Resort & Spa in Telluride

Imagine stepping out of a helicopter at one of the highest elevations in North America and gliding down the mountain – carving through knee-deep snow. This is the stuff a Powder Hounds’ dreams are made of. This is Helitrax.

Thirty years ago four local backcountry ski partners combined their talents and enthusiasm for ski mountaineering with a generous dose of can-do optimism, and launched Telluride Helitrax. Established in 1982, Telluride Helitrax is Colorado’s original and premiere Heli-Skiing and Snowboarding Guide Service.

“We were a bit ahead of our time,” said Guide and Co-Founder Mark Frankman.” There was no airport, and very few people had ever heard of Telluride – the helicopters and pilots were of the Vietnam and Korean war era.”

Today, the Telluride Helitrax crew are experts at providing small group, customized, backcountry adventures. The professional guides and pilots utilize state of the art helicopters, ski equipment and safety procedures to lead guests through the spectacular San Juan Mountains. Helitrax accesses the highest heli-skiing terrain in North America. Staggering peaks and breathtaking mountain beauty surround the expansive alpine bowls, gladed slopes and classic couloirs.

Director of Telluride Helitrax Joe Shults summarized, “It is a great honor to be part of the legacy that has evolved at Helitrax. We continue to advance our commitment to excellence and are grateful for the privilege of sharing these spectacular mountains with our guests. We’ve done it for 30 years and I look forward to the 30 years to come.”

Helitrax is based slope side at the luxury Peaks Resort and Spa, on the Telluride Ski Resort. Heli-ski guests enjoy discounted accommodations and spa services at The Peaks. The world class Telluride Ski Resort, connected by a free gondola to the historic Town of Telluride nestled in an incredible alpine cirque, is deserving of the accolade, “The Most Beautiful Place You’ll Ever Ski.”

Whether you are a seasoned heli-skier or new to heli-skiing, you can join Telluride Helitrax for an untracked and unforgettable adventure.

To celebrate the 30th birthday of Helitrax, any guest staying at the Peaks Resort and Spa receives $50 off any heli-trip daily. All bookings are based on availability and do not include gratuity. Guest may upgrade to an additional day of heli-skiing for $1049 per day (Normally $1099). Skis, all safety equipment, food and water throughout the day are all included.

For reservations or more information, visit www.thepeaksresort.com or call 877-500-8377 or email powder@helitrax.com.

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Robert Cray, Willie Nelson Among Headliners at 18th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Sept 16-18

Robert Cray will be performing at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival.

Five-time Grammy winning Robert Cray will be among the musical lineup at the 18th annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival  at Telluride Town Park September 16-18.

The 18th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will also feature headliners Willie Nelson, The Flaming Lips, and Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Additional performances include Zappa Plays Zappa, moe., Marcia Ball, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Mavis Staples, Anders Osborne, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and many more.

Robert Cray leads the Blues Hall of Fame for the Class of 2011. Cray has established himself as one of the most popular artists in blues and has been a dominant force in blues ever since. He helped to reignite the blues on the national scene in the 1980s with his breakthrough album “Strong Persuader” in 1986. His soulful voice, creative guitar work, meaningful songs and dazzling live performances, shows why Cray has earned his rise to international fame and an inductee for the 2011 Blues Hall of Fame. Don’t miss Robert Cray’s intimate performance under the stars in Telluride Town Park.

Renowned as one of the most scenic music festivals in the country, Telluride Blues & Brews is located within the world-famous resort town of Telluride, CO, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.  The Festival is a three-day celebration of music and microbrews held in an outdoor music venue nestled within a box canyon of the San Juan Mountains. A humble wooden stage with towering mountain peaks provides a natural showcase for the Festival’s talent. For Festival-goers, the pristine mountain valley makes the perfect dance floor.

By day, experience live blues, funk, rock, gospel and soul performances, and the best microbrews in the country, a wide variety of food and craft vendors, children’s activities, and much, much more – all within the Festival grounds and only a couple blocks from the heart of Main Street, Telluride. By night, follow the festival music as it flows into town, where late-night juke joints fill indoor venues for after-hours jams, where you never know who’ll show up!

Three-day passes, Juke Joint tickets, and camping passes are currently on sale now. Single day tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday go on sale July 1st.

For Festival information or to purchase tickets online visit http://www.tellurideblues.com or call 1.866.515.6166 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1.866.515.6166      end_of_the_skype_highlighting today. Tickets can be purchased locally at Telluride Music, located at 123 E. Colorado Ave.

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Kids Fly Free to Telluride this Winter

Telluride Central Reservations is welcoming 2011 with a “kids fly free” deal on select American Airlines flights. Pair with Telluride’s $89 Stay and Ski package and be the family hero.

Planning a trip without the kids? Save $100 per ticket booked on select American Airlines flights through April 2. That means airfare can start as low as $148 from Chicago (plus tax and fees) or $246 from New York City (via Chicago, plus tax and fees), making a Telluride getaway even more accessible and affordable this spring.

Kids Fly Free: Make it a family affair in Telluride this winter, and take the kids along for free. Kids fly free on select American Airlines flights from January 5 – February 11, 2011.

• Promotion applies to inbound travel on: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

• Promotion applies to outbound travel on: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Children 2–12 years of age fly free. One child free for each adult fare paying ticket. Ages 13 and over will be considered an adult and will pay the applicable adult fare.
• Minimum Stay: 2 nights
• Valid Dates: January 5, 2011-February 11
• More Details: Book by January 26, 2011
• The “Kids Fly Free” promotion is available only by calling Telluride Central Reservations (not bookable online): 1-888-605-2578.

$100 Off American Airlines Flights: Receive $100 off select American Airlines flights from or via Chicago on Saturdays for travel from January 1, 2011 – April 2, 2011. This offer is valid for the first 100 tickets purchased.

• Terms & Conditions:
• Book by January 31, 2011
• Valid for travel from January 1, 2011 – April 2, 2011
• Valid for the first 100 tickets purchased
• Tickets are non-refundable
• Promotion valid for flights from or via Chicago (ORD) to Montrose (MTJ) that leave or return on a Saturday
• Not valid with other air promotions
• The “$100 Off American Airlines Flights” promotion is available only by calling Telluride Central Reservations (not bookable online): 1-888-605-2578.

Telluride Central Reservations has Stay & Ski packages from $89 per person per night. Enjoy three days of skiing the legendary terrain of Telluride Ski Resort and stay for five nights in one of the many properties in the Telluride Central Reservations’ portfolio. 888-605-2578,  www.visittelluride.com

For more information about Telluride, visit www.visittelluride.com, or go to Facebook at Facebook.com/VisitTelluride.

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