2012

Best of 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Hart

2012 will be hard to top: deep powder turns, Bluegrass fest blew up, breathtaking hikes, new festivals, USA Pro Cycle Challenge, Blues and lots of Brews and many more unforgettable events, people and places. Here are the best photos we took in 2012. Look forward to many more memories in 2013!

tags: 2012, colorado, NYE, telluride

Telluride Jazz Festival 2012

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Hart

This year's Jazz Festival is going to be one for the books. One of the best lineups we've ever seen... and don't forget we're selling discounted festival passes! Call us today: 877-507-9695. Here's a quick recap of what's to come on August 3-5, 2012:

" By combining the finest of nature and art The Telluride Jazz Festival ranks among the world’s most memorable music festivals. Since 1977, Telluride’s majestic perch high in the spectacular San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado has been the site of an annual cultural event produced by the Telluride Society for Jazz. The intimate format, the superb music and the opportunity for invigorating alpine recreation along with free wine and spirit tastings all come together to create a truly unique weekend experience.

With performances on outdoor stages during the day and historic theater and club shows at night, the Telluride Jazz Festival celebrates jazz roots in Latin, African, blues and mainstream traditions. Internationally acclaimed artists will join with new and emerging talents for an amazing experience. The festival takes place from August 3-5, 2012 in the beautiful Town Park and throughout town of Telluride.

Friday features the kind of jazz that you can dance to. 2012’s biggest names in the jazz crossover genre Soulive, Marco Benevento Trio, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Crescent Super Band and the 2012 Band Contest Winner will get the crowd moving well into the night. As the sun sets, attendees will enjoy a complimentary Craft Distillery Spirit tasting with Whiskey, Rum and Vodka crafted by distilleries in Colorado and beyond.

Saturday’s lineup includes two musicians who have earned hundreds of accolades and awards in becoming the best in the world on their respective instruments, Victor Wooten (Bass) and Roy Hargrove (Trumpet). The lineup boasts a stellar supporting group of bands including “the world’s finest vocalist” Roberta Gambarini, Latin band extraordinaire Nosotros and the 18^th installment of the Telluride Student All-star Jazz Ensemble – a unique collaboration the most talented teen musicians in the country.

Hargrove will serve as this year’s Guest of Honor, an accolade bestowed on one of the greatest names in jazz every year since 1998. Legendary musicians such as James Moody, John Scofield and Stanley Turrentine have held this distinctive honor. Hargrove is Telluride Jazz Festival’s youngest guest of honor (42 years old) and the first trumpet player.

The annual wine tasting in Town Park will also be held on Saturday afternoon. The event is complimentary to all 3-day and Saturday pass holders and features a two-hour tasting with over 20 varietals, artisan cheeses and a souvenir wine tasting glass.

Sunday August 5 is New Orleans Day. The festivities will include a full day of world-class music, a parade and many other festivities steeped in New Orleans tradition. The day’s activities will combine to create a once in a lifetime opportunity in which the spirit of Faubourg Tremé is captured in the San Juan Mountains.

The lineup for Telluride's New Orleans Tribute showcases some of the city's best musicians including The Funky METERS, Jon Cleary’s Philthy Phew, The Soul Rebels and Astral Project. Inside Town Park, attendees will delight in the tastes of classic New Orleans style food and drink such as Po'boys, Gumbo, Mint Juleps and Hurricanes.

Sunday’s festivities won't be confined to Town Park or paid attendees. At noon, Telluride’s own historic district might feel a little like the French Quarter as a Mardi Gras style parade complete with a brass band, second line and floats makes its way down Main Street. Another special event is a free screening of the 2008 documentary Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans at the Wilkinson Public Library.

The Telluride Jazz Festival looks forward to celebrating the heritage and beauty of one great southern city amidst the mountains, rivers and waterfalls of the authentically western Telluride, Colorado."

tags: 2012, August, colorado, festival, jazz, Jazz Festival, Marco Benevento, Music, Roy Hargrove, Soulive, telluride, Telluride Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival 2012, Victor Wooten

Top 10 Best Things to do in Telluride for New Year's!!!!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Hart

Wow... what a year it's been. Robert Plant and Willie Nelson played Town Park, Baked in Telluride was resurrected, we skied, we hiked, we even skied and hiked the "closed" Bear Creek, the Wilson Peak trailhead opened, we got snow, we got even more sunshine and we had some of the best memories of our lives. We hope you shared a special moment or event in Telluride in 2011... if not, make it your New Year's Resolution to come visit us soon. It will be the best gift you could give yourself for 2012! Here's the TOP 10 to do in Telluride this New Year's Eve!

Thursday, December 29^th – Justin Townes Earle – Blues meets Americana meets Folk… at its very best. Son of Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle is an anomaly with his own style, twang and charm. He just recently won the Song of the Year at the 2011 Americana Music Awards in Nashville, TN and will be performing on stage at the historic Sheridan Opera House this Thursday night. BE THERE. Tickets are $25 and the show starts at 8:00pm. www.justintownesearle.com

Friday, December 30^th and Saturday, December 31^st – Jason Bishop – America’s hottest Illusionist is in Telluride for New Year’s. Not only is he an award-winning illusionist… but he’s also the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance award and one of the youngest people to compete in World-Class competitions. Sleight of hand, large illusions, “close-up” magic and many more thrills to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tickets are $20/children, $28/adults. Shows start at 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday at the Palm Theatre (High School). www.thejasonbishopshow.com

Friday, December 30^th – Head for the Hills – Get ready to party like its Bluegrass Festival… all over again. Head for the Hills is a progressive, acoustic/modern roots band that knows how to party. This four-piece bluegrass band is sure to get everyone dancin’ & stompin and the floors shakin’ in the historic Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 8:00pm. www.headforthehillsmusic.com

Friday, December 30^th & Saturday, December 31^st – The Bubble Lounge NYE Party – Colorado Mountain Voodoo Grass will be going down at The Bubble Lounge (S. Fir Street) with The Olora Bros. Show starts at 10:00pm each night. Stop by for good live music! www.facebook.com/pages/The-Olora-Bros/104777949638029

Saturday, December 31^st – Ah Haa NYE Winter Gala – Party down NYE at the Ah Haa School for the Arts with fine art, wine and delicious food. Enjoy a champagne reception, 4-course meal by Chef Eliza Gavin of 221 South Oak and live music from the Mike Pale Jazz Trio. Tickets are $250 and the event starts at 6:30pm. www.facebook.com/AhHaaTelluride

Saturday, December 31^st – FIREWORKS! – New Year’s Eve will kick off in style with the annual torchlight parade followed by a dazzling firework show in Mountain Village around 6:30pm. Come watch this beautiful show and don’t forget your camera!

Saturday, December 31^st – The Fabulous Thunderbirds & Canned Heat – Ring in the New Year at the historic Sheridan Opera House with two legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll and Blues bands! The NYE Gala at the Opera House is the place to be to party down and celebrate the great year of 2011. The Fabulous Thunderbirds have toured with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton… while Canned Heat played at the original Woodstock festival in 1969. Enough said! Tickets are $100 for dancing and $250 for balcony seats. For more info, visit: www.sheridanoperahouse.com/events/saf-nye-gala-featuring-fabulous-thunderbirds-and-canned-heat

Saturday, December 31^st – The Great Funktier – Funky music going down at The Fly Me to the Moon Saloon for NYE! Come party at the Moon with free party favors and champagne at midnight. Tickets are $10. This will be one of the rowdiest shows in town for NYE… check it out! www.thegreatfunktier.com

Saturday, December 31^st – Telluride’s NYE Countdown – The always fun and chilly NYE countdown will take place at the Main Street Courthouse from 11:30pm to 12:30am. Ring in the New Year with EVERYONE in town! HAPPY 2012!!!

Sunday, January 1^st – SKI! – What a great way to start a new year… than taking some turns with friends and family on New Year’s Day. Grab a drink at Gorrono’s, watch some football and don’t forget to eat your collards and black eyed peas!