THANK YOU!!!

We would like to thank everyone who was able to come out and enjoy this wonderful experience with us. We hope you all decide to come back again next year, and if you were not able to come out, hopefully we will see you soon! Keep checking in because we will continue to have updates with the latest Blues & Brews info.

2008 TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS

The final day of the festival was one for the books. Etta James performed a legendary set and other bands like the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and Derek Trucks brought the house down. Here are some photos to highlight the final day of the 2008 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival.

ETTA JAMES

SUSAN TEDESCHI & DEREK TRUCKS

THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND

CHRIS THOMAS KING

REVEREND PEYTON

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF

DINO PERRUCCI PHOTOGRAPHY

2008 TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS

On Saturday, the blues kept going and the brews kept flowing. Here are some pictures to highlight a record breaking audience of 9,000 people!

GOV'T MULE

JOHN BUTLER SITS IN WITH G. LOVE

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE

THE BLUES & BREWS FOUNDER AND FESTIVAL DIRECTOR STEVE GUMBLE

KIDS PARADE

THE JOHN BUTLER TRIO

DWAYNE DOPSIE & THE ZYDECO HELLRAISERS

BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION

TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT

A GLIMPSE FROM THE STAGE OF THE SOLD OUT CROWD


ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF DINO PERRUCCI PHOTOGRAPHY

2008 TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Friday was the first full day of blues and brews, and what a way to start off the festival! Here are some photos to highlight the day.

JOHN HIATT & THE AGELESS BEAUTIES

SUSAN TEDESCHI

JOAN OSBORNE

CANNED HEAT

MAMA'S COOKIN

BACK DOOR SLAM

THE "RUNNING OF THE BULLS" TO FIND A GOOD SPOT

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF DINO PERRUCCI PHOTOGRAPHY

http://dinoperrucciphotography.com

2008 TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday night the Bal De Maison kicked off the 2008 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival at the Fly Me To The Moon Saloon. John Alex Mason kicked off the night with a powerful performance and then Back Door Slam came to rock the house, including a monstrous rendition of "Red House" to close their set.

Back Door Slam

BAL DE MAISON

Alright blues & brews fans, the festival is finally about to begin! The music kicks off tomorrow night with the Bal de Maison. Back Door Slam is playing at 10:00PM at Fly Me To The Moon Saloon. Be sure to get your tickets while you still can!

RAINBOW KIDS AREA

Kids of all ages can enjoy various activities in the Rainbow Kids area throughout the festival weekend. Living Folklore features children's entertainment, workshops, and two parades, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Bring the kids to the Rainbow Kids area to join the wild and wacky Living Folklore Clowns, Giggly Sprout and Gumbo Wobbly. To learn more about the Living Folklore Clowns or The Arizona Living Folklore, visit http://www.livingfolklore.com/. Additional activities in the Rainbow Kids area include a climbing wall for children 3 and up ($), inflatable bounce games ($), and face painting.

All Rainbow Kids events take place within the Rainbow Kids area on festival grounds. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Friday, September 12, 2008
Inflatable Games/Climbing Wall-11:30AM - Dusk
Find the Strolling Clowns and Puppets -1:30 - 2:30PM
Kazoos & Funny Games with Gumbo Wobbly-2:30 - 3:30PM
Face Painting in the Rainbow Kids Tipi-3:30 - 4:00PM
Free Popcorn courtesy of Alpine Bank-3:00 - 4:00PM

Saturday, September 13, 2008
Inflatable Games/Climbing Wall-11:00AM - Dusk
Funny Bone Logic with Giggly & Gumbo-1:00 - 2:00PM
Face Painting in the Rainbow Kids Tipi-2:00 - 2:45PM
Free Popcorn courtesy of Alpine Bank-3:00 - 4:00PM
Parade Round-up/Parade-2:45 - 3:30PM

Sunday, September 14, 2008
Inflatable Games/Climbing Wall-10:30AM - Dusk
Funny Bone Logic with Giggly & Gumbo-1:30 - 2:30PM
Face Painting in the Rainbow Kids Tipi-2:30 - 3:15PM
Free Popcorn courtesy of Alpine Bank-3:00 - 4:00PM
Parade Round-up/Parade-3:20PM

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!

Would you like to earn a ticket to the 2008 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival? Well you can! Volunteers will receive a 3-Day Pass by simply helping out with the festival. We are still in need for people to work particularly Saturday and Sunday. Apply now to get your pass here!