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Todd Sheaffer of Railroad Earth Talks ‘All For The Song’, Andy Goessling, and More!

Estimated read time 12 min read

A New Jersey native with longstanding ties to the Jam scene, Todd Sheaffer made a name for himself as the front man for From Good Homes before founding Railroad Earth with Tim Carbone, John Skehan, Carey Harmon, and Andy Goessling in 2001. The band burst onto the scene immediately with a performance at Telluride Bluegrass the same year and hasn’t slowed down since.

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RockyGrass – July 24th – Planet Bluegrass Ranch

Estimated read time 6 min read

When it really comes down to it, it doesn’t matter what’s going on at Planet Bluegrass, there’s a magic in the air that frees your soul and warms your heart. Is it the river? Is it the mountain air? Is it the people? It’s all these things and more. Planet Bluegrass is one of the best places in the world and RockyGrass is another excuse to venture up to Lyons and bask in it’s amazing vibe.

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What The Night Brings – November 4th – 1stBank Center

Estimated read time 5 min read

What The Night Brings celebrated the life and legacy of the one and only Jeff Austin and was a show that many in the Bluegrass world had been looking forward to for quite some time. While the reason it was happening was tragic, the line-up was formidable. In the words of musical director Nick Forster, it was like all of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival coming together on one night.

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Town Park Confidential: A Look Inside One of the Most Vibrant Communities within Telluride Bluegrass Festival – Town Park – June 20th – 23rd

Estimated read time 15 min read

Telluride Bluegrass isn’t your typical music festival. It’s steeped in tradition and community in ways that very few others are. This sense of community permeates every aspect of the festival, from the musicians to the Planet Bluegrass team to the thousands of people that circle this weekend on their calendar every summer.

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Rocky Mountain Folks Fest – August 17th, 18th, 19th – Planet Bluegrass

Estimated read time 8 min read

As families we all have our traditions and, whether it’s opening presents on Christmas Eve, driving to the cabin every summer, or making pancakes on Sunday morning, these traditions are what define our lives and give us those memories that last a lifetime. For our family, one of those traditions is our annual August pilgrimage to Lyons for the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. Though it’s been twelve years some thing remain the same; the beer is cold, the music is amazing, and the river water cools the blood in minutes.

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Telluride Bluegrass Festival – June 15, 16, 17, 18 – Telluride Town Park

Estimated read time 7 min read

On Thursday, June 15th, the main street of Colorado’s most captivating town, was abuzz with an energy and excitement as the crowds (some there for days) made their way to Town Park for the start of the 45th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival. There is no better setting for a music festival; there is no better music for such a setting.

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Elephant Revival – May 21st – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 6 min read

The cusp of summer in Colorado is a beautiful time of year, full of warm days, cool nights, and dreamy mountain adventures – perfect for an evening on The Rocks with Elephant Revival. They hail from that little town a 30-minute drive up the canyon from Boulder, the mysterious town of Nederland (referred to by locals as “Ned”). It doesn’t have much cell phone service, and isn’t a typical stop on a tourist’s map. Perhaps that’s why this town has shaped such unique artists as the ones who make up this wonderful band.

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The Preliminary Lineup For The 44th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival Is Here

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On this winter solstice, […]

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Telluride Bluegrass Festival – June 16, 17, 18, 19 – Telluride Town Park

Estimated read time 11 min read

This year’s installment of Telluride Bluegrass Festival saw a multitude of new acts and many mainstays. The weather was pristine and the people were generous with a place on their tarp or camp and an easy smile. Every day seemed to boast weather better than the last and each act left the faithful thinking, “well there is no way they can top that. Friends old and new, families of tradition and families making new traditions, all came together for the undeniable love of Bluegrass music.