Here’s the third of our final 3 lineup additions for the 39th Telluride Bluegrass. (In case you missed the first two, read more here and here.)
So we were left with one final slot: the Sunday morning gospel set. A set all about power and emotion and spirit and family. And perhaps most importantly… the voice.
There’s one voice that has been conspicuously absent from Telluride for the past few years. (Guessed it yet?)
There’s one voice that uniquely soars above the peaks of Telluride, while anchored by his electric bass.
For 33 of our 38 years, he has been an integral part of Telluride Bluegrass - as a co-founder of New Grass Revival, as a leader of his own band, and as a member of numerous bands and legendary sit-ins.
But thanks to a full-time gig as a member of the Doobie Brothers, he has been absent from Telluride since 2009.
So a few weeks ago when he realized that the Doobies had the weekend off, we all agreed he absolutely needed to be in Telluride for the Solstice.
We’re so so thrilled to welcome back to Telluride…
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We’re thrilled to welcome back “The Voice” of Telluride Bluegrass for a special Sunday morning gospel hour…
[i]I am very proud to announce that my next “I Believe To My Soul” Radio Show on Nashville’s “Legend”, 650-AM WSM will air on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
My very special guest for the full hour will be my longtime dear friend and former New Grass Revival band mate, Bela Fleck.
Bela and I will spend the full hour sharing stories and great music, including songs from his upcoming album.
I hope you will make plans now to join us. Thursday, April 12th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST on the air or streaming across the globe at[/i] www.wsmonline.com
That’s the most exciting final announcement I can imagine! I’ve so missed Johnny C the last few years. And for Sunday morning! That’ll be a gospel set to remember. I love it when the lineup is complete. You know the fest is getting close!
an Iconic performance from a stellar show! one of my 30th anniversary highlights and so thankful to have John Cowan back on stage where he belongs! :clap
I wish I understood his appeal. No doubt the man has range, has soul and major stage presence. He is a major voice in bluegrass, but in my opinion I find him kinda cheesy and over the top. Or atleast that’s how I remember him from Bluegrass many years back. Glad so many love him, I’m probably one of the few that isn’t on that bandwagon
Cool that these announcements were made here first :thumbsup
Over the top of the 14ers! I also wish you had more understanding. :flower Really looking forward to this band wagon rolling in for Sunday morning! :cheers
I think that it is always important in music to be opened minded when you are watching and hearing someone. They grow and change many times over in front of all of us. Style, influence and delivery changes with the times.
And I’m not sure about you guys but it takes a few listens for me to really hear the whole sound
Mr. Cowan has always given me goosebumps and you are correct, that man can deliver a song, wide range indeed. I like em… :flower
