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Texclipse: A Music Festival with a Telluride Connection
Have you made plans for April 8 yet? You know, that’s the much talked about, much anticipated day when a big swath of the United States from Texas to Maine will experience a total solar eclipse. A once-in-a-lifetime event for many people, if you find yourself in the right place, you can experience over three minutes of darkness in the broad daylight. Huh?
Yes, it’s a super cool happening and a good reason to create even more of an event around it. That’s exactly what fellow Telluride ski instructor, Macy Brooks, has done with her planning of the Texclipse Music Festival. Macy did a dry run with this event back in October during the solar eclipse, so this gal has the days of April 6, 7 & 8 cued up for lots of fun and excitement.
Originally from Junction, Texas, the town where Texclipse is taking place, and experienced at organizing all kinds of events, including motorcycle rallies, Macy found it fitting to create added animation around this unique occasion in her hometown. Situated within the renowned Texas Hill Country, just over a hundred miles from San Antonio and a bit more from Austin, Junction is pegged to be one of the best places in the country to fully experience the eclipse. And, of course, the chances of having a clear, sunny day are far greater in Texas than in Maine. Translation: the extended weather outlook for the eclipse is terrific.
Macy has put together a lineup that showcases some of the best of Texas. In terms of music, there will be country, red dirt, rock and a bit of blues. Sunny Sweeney and Grammy-award winning Rick Trevino will be headlining along with a roundup of other top musicians. Since this is Texas, there will also be a chili cook-off, team roping, lots of Texas food and merch vendors as well as a Texas wine tasting. The Hill Country rates tops for the latter, so Macy has aligned herself with a top local vineyard that has produced a robust red with a sizzling label for the eclipse.
The art and science component of the festival promises to be stellar as well. There will be several family friendly presentations by Dr. Sky, the renowned National Space & Science Educator.
And to top it all off, Macy has put together Elope at the Eclipse where you and a handful of other couples can be married by an ordained minister during the actual total eclipse. What a way to create some magic between you and your beloved. I hear Bonnie Tyler singing “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in the background. Dang, those Texans know how to do it up right.
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KOTO Broadcasts the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival to All
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
What are you doing this weekend?
We’re having some beautiful late-summer weather here in Telluride, Colorado and I’m going to be enjoying some great music throughout most of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I might even be sipping some frosty beers. I’m going to take part in one of the best musical happenings in the world, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. And you can, too.
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Steve Gumble Brings Us Telluride Blues & Brews and More
Steve Gumble
There was a story in The New York Times a few days ago about the proliferation of music festivals all over the world within this past decade. In North America, you can count almost 850 for this year alone. People are crazy about music festivals and the all-encompassing experiences they offer, and promoters and musicians have found them to be profitable enterprises.
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
But no one puts on a festival like Telluride, Colorado. Sure, I’m biased because I live here. But ask anyone and they’ll likely tell you the same. Plus, most of our great Telluride festivals—from music to film—have been around for decades. So I was thrilled to do a Travel Fun interview with Steve Gumble, founder of Telluride Blues & Brews, one of our beloved festivals, to hear his story, how he got this now twenty-one-year-old festival going and to listen to him reminisce about some of the most memorable moments from his shows.
Click the play button below to listen to Steve chat about this world-renowned festival as well as the Durango Blues Train and Snowmass Mammoth Fest, two other terrific musical happenings he recently took on.
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Telluride Jazz Festival: Another Great Time in the Park
Poncho Sanchez and His Band at Telluride Jazz Festival 2014
“Telluride is one crazy ride,” one of the guys in Poncho Sanchez’s band shouted to the crowd. I’d never heard that one before but it’s a good one—-our scintillating mountain town is one heck of a ride, especially at sunset during the Telluride Jazz Festival, the very moment when this musician expressed his exuberance about T-ride.
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Making Memories at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix
Inside the Musical Instrument Museum
It has been almost a week that I returned from a wonderful nine-day trip with my mother to the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Carefree, Arizona area. We visited many fine establishments, so expect to see posts on this glorious, sun-drenched part of the United States in the upcoming months.
We shared such a special mother/daughter time that I’ve, of course, been missing her. Thankfully I have many photos, mementos and music to remind me of the times we had together. Yes, some fabulous music that I discovered has taken me right back there with mom.
Are you familiar with French gypsy music? I’m talking about swinging gypsy jazz, moody boleros and tangos à la Django Reinhart. It’s the music of Paris from 1910 through the mid 1920s. You hear it and you imagine a smoky nightclub scene in the City of Light as you tap your foot and swing to the zippy beat. We heard this music performed by Zazu, a local French orchestra of Phoenix, during the Bastille Day celebration concert at the Musical Instrument Museum. Quelle découverte! Experiencing this music and this stunning museum was one of the highlights of our trip.
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Telluride Bluegrass Bliss and How You Can Attend this Great Festival
Me Enjoying All Aspects of the Festival
Our little town of Telluride, Colorado emptied out with all the fury of a Sam Bush mandolin solo on Monday. I’m sure that everyone that attended the Telluride Bluegrass Festival last weekend left with hearts filled and a patchwork of tunes in their head. Post Bluegrass here in T-ride has been sweet and mellow with friends and acquaintances sharing experiences about how delightful Bluegrass was for them this year. Bluegrass marks the official start of summer in Telluride and indeed it feels like locals have blossomed into brighter, more cheerful beings.
Accolades have been flowing like the San Miguel in June for KOTO’s broadcast of the festival. This year the sound quality and interviews were better than ever. Folks streamed the show live from all over the world, enabling them to be connected to our little mountain town and to enjoy some of the best music around. All of the acts except for Ray LaMontagne—-who ended up being a downer for many and was practically booed off the stage—-allowed KOTO to broadcast their sets. Even good ‘ole Stevie Winwood, whom I was lucky to see Friday night, made his superlative quality show available to all. Thank you to KOTO and Planet Bluegrass for making this happen.
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Telluride Bluegrass for All on KOTO
A Quintessential River View of Telluride Last Week Before the Crowds Arrived
Oh yeah, it’s that delightfully delicious time of year again. It’s warm and sunny, lush and green and the rivers are running as fast and deep as a Peter Rowan refrain on a summer solstice night. For many, this is the best time of year in Telluride, Colorado and by tomorrow the population of town will swell to its annual peak as festivarians disembark for the 41st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
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Keep the Beat Going with a Dancing with the Stars Pro in Colorado
Smiles from the DWS Judges: Here’s to Fun and Dance
How about that “Dancing with the Stars” finale this week? Did you have your fill of beautiful moves, heart thumping music, flashy costumes and cheeky judges? No wonder this highly entertaining TV show on ABC has kept much of America enthralled for almost two decades. The creativity, athleticism and sheer vibe of the dance productions is incredibly inspirational and motivating. It’s, in fact, one of my secret desires to be a star on the show. Perhaps if I sell enough books, that will happen!
In the meantime, I guess the closest I—-or most anyone else—-can get to being a part of such a dynamic happening is to attend the Karina Smirnoff DanceFIT-KS workshop at The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek June 13 through 15. Yes, this successful dancer/choreographer of ABC’s global hit “Dancing with the Stars,” will soon be here in Colorado to lead a unique, customized fitness experience that’s open to everyone including singles and couples of all ages and fitness levels. The classes are sure to be inspiring and physically effective because of this beauty and lifestyle expert’s signature approach to total body fitness. From a Meet & Greet cocktail party to a special screening of Across Grace Alley, a short film starring Karina, to Salsa, Cha Cha, cardio classes and more, this three-day event promises to provide many memorable moments.
