I’d like to see either SCI and RRE come back … along with GSBS who I give high marks for most improved on the “jamgrass” circuit this past year. Next to Windwood, Greensky was my favorite this past year & also saw them + RRE at Red Rocks the day before Warren Haynes w/ Colorado Symphony which made for a real nice two day run. Would love to see Warren + Symphony too.
Major point being: I think it’s important that TBF keeps that jamgrass spoke(s) of the overall wheel solid and fresh each year.
Another interesting injection to the line up would be a set that included, one older epic performer and one very young on his or her way up performer. Old and new, each year different.
Here’s a great video on one of the Dream Team members:
Outstanding tbacon. Thanks for the link. I know the TBF main stage is hallowed ground but that stage in the video is so sweet.
Some Dream team members:
Dolly- sing me some “Jolene” Dolly
Any members of the GD- 2015 is 50 years in the biz.
Loretta Lynn
Seldom Scene-“Wait a Minute”
Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
Willie Nelson
Jack White
Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics
Battle of the Bands. Girl bands against Boy Bands and all together at the end. That would be cool! :medal
I’d love to see Willie Nelson make a third appearance at Telluride.
YEAH!! He just played Blues and Brews . I would love to see him period . I put my vote in !! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
Today I was listening to David Grisman, The Steel Drivers and The Dusters. All of them would be outstanding!
David Bromberg and Willie would be great!
I saw Willie way in the day at TBF. What year was that??? :burn
Bare Naked Ladies rocked it and I would love another. I love traditional Bluegrass but it is so flippin great when we get jolted with surprise. :medal
So fun, I want to be a mouse in Brian or Fergs pocket for a fest Planning day…fun
The usual suspects, but Shovels & Rope is a group that’s gathering steam and attention. I’ve seen them several times and they closed out a festival where I volunteer and they are crowd pleasers. Just two people, a husband and wife, but they make a whole lot of music!
Oh Yeah! 2015!
How about:
David Grisman with Del
Ry Cooder with Steep Canyon Rangers :cheers
Bien Festival 2015!
Newg
Let me throw out a couple of ideas: Dave Alvin, Alejandro Escovedo-both are total badass! Love some of the other suggestions. I second the Stringdusters for next year. Peace and hope to see some folks at Kinfolk (I am the crazy aunt in the attic)…
I like the way Jeri is thinking! :thumbsup Robert Earl Keen has a bluegrass record coming out and how 'bout: Alabama Shakes, Pokey Lafarge, Sturgill Simpson, Ryan Bingham or Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line?
Yeah I’ll second that notion again, but I’m not holding my breath though. For starters, I think they’d be too expensive, but I think the other big reason is that PB somewhere along the way became gunshy to possibly creating excess demand (save for M&S for one reason or another). But in reality, I think the fears of hoards of ticketless fans roaming the streets of Telluride are lost in yesteryear … it just hasn’t really ever materialized in recent times (and I don’t think it’s necessarily a product of anything PB has done or not done re: this issue).
This all assumes that Bobby gets back in the saddle and the various hatchets have been buried … at least long enough for a 50th year reunion of the remaining core four. And that they opt to venture outside of a few “residencies” (have heard one on both coasts and another in Colorado ← which could be close enough to be lured to TBF if timing is right)
While the GD were certainly not bluegrass, it is clear that Old & In The Way was a pivotal foundation/springboard for progressive contemporary bluegrass as we know it today. The town park stage has been graced with a large number of musicians who’ve collaborated directly with Jerry … almost to the point where he might be considered a “7 degrees of Kevin Bacon person” for the festival over the years (although Sam probably gets around more than anyone, so not saying this literally).
This is to say nothing of what is probably a very large overlap with respect to TBF fans also being GD fans & how the TBF can ride on the coattails of a very large marketing effort for a national 50th reunion tour. In all seriousness, if price is not an exclusionary factor, I think they deserve serious consideration. Not looking for a bidding war, but my hope is that either TBF or Blues & Brews will recognize this opportunity and take the necessary steps to make it happen.
I’ll just leave this here. I’ve love to see her at the festival!
Shakey Graves
And how about a solo set on the main stage for Willie Watson.
He just tore it up at Elks Park this year…that man can play with anyone.
I suppose I’d be okay if you brought Gillian and Dave back to play with him. 
I love David Rawlings, but would prefer to see Gillian Welch material on the main stage with some Dave Rawlings Machine in Elks Park!
Also, I second(?) a Dead-related set – not to open a can of worms, but can it really be worse than an SCI fan base roaming the streets of Tride? Maybe I’m underestimating …
And by “Dead-related set” I mean the Quintet should play, because … well … they rock. Check out that set from Queens a few days ago!!
https://archive.org/details/PL2014-09-21.PhilLeshandFriendsForestHillsStadiumNYAudienceSuperluxS502
:wave New Town!!! :medal
The last time Phil played in Telluride (2012?), he apparently took the opportunity to allow his sons to play onstage with him … given it was a festival (Blues & Brews) and didn’t need to sell tickets. Granted Warren was with him, it was certainly not the “Q”. I had fun regardless & it was nice to see Phil with his sons on stage in Telluride Town Park.
Still hoping “hatchets will be buried” as Bobby alluded to in reference to a 50th reunion … as well as that he also gets to where he needs to be re: his current hiatus!
If there’s no reunion, then sure … bring on the Q!