In advance of tomorrow’s preliminary lineup announcement, here’s one last advance “leak” – this one being an artist making his Telluride Bluegrass debut with us this June…
A virtuosic fiddler (and whistler!), great singer, and fascinating songwriter, we’ve loved Andrew’s solo show (with live looping) ever since he played the Folks Fest back in 2006.
Then a year ago he approached us as he began putting together an old-timey quartet (performed around a single microphone) with the great singer/songwriter Tift Merritt (who herself played TBF in 2008). It’s gorgeous stuff that will find a very welcome home in the box canyon…
We’re very excited to welcome to the 41st Telluride Bluegrass:
Andrew Bird & The Hands of Glory featuring Tift Merritt
This will be a killer set! I really liked Tift Merritt’s set in 2008 and I’ve been wanting to see Andrew Bird for a long time. I don’t know much of his stuff, but everything I’ve heard I’ve really enjoyed. I didn’t realize he has played Folks before . . .
This is shaping up to be a nice preliminary lineup so far! The “leaks” have been great, I guess the full lineup will be an ocean then! I have only heard of Andrew Bird a few times, but I have loved everything I have listened to or seen. Plus you gotta love the one-microphone setup! Not only is it economical, but it just seems to make everything sound better! :wave Yeew!
When you think about it there are probably 6 different musicians they could pair up / mix & match in different combinations to create a full lineup (for at least a couple days anyhow).
I find a lot of Bird’s studio material a little boring, but have seen him live, and he puts on a GREAT show. I’d like to see him do a workshop on his use of fiddle loops. (hint)
Oh man! I’m not going this year and this announcement is like a stake through the heart. If he does a workshop… just put me out of my misery! Everyone going better enjoy this one for me!
And Dear PB,
Can the Bird Man & Friends come to Rocky Grass too??