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Alex paul

Instuments: Guitar, Mandolin

Genres: Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Songwriter

Alex is a Southern Colorado based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a playful, insightful approach to music and composition. Born and raised in Colorado, his musical stylings reflect his approach to living a vibrant, positively silly life. His musical journey began at a young age with an utter disdain for piano lessons and wasn’t fully embraced until age 13 when he asked his dad for a guitar. The two immediately hopped in the car and drove to a local music store in Littleton, CO, with no way to know how substantially that first guitar would shift his path toward a life of poverty and idealism.  He’s been performing solo and with a number of band projects throughout the greater Rocky Mountain region for the last decade.

With a diverse repertoire of original material and a contagious energy to his live performance, Alex will bring you into his musical world for as long as you’d like to attend.  He also likes soup and could talk, or not talk, for hours.

Contact:

apdanger@gmail.com

(970) 422-2794

Anneke Dean

Instruments: Violin, Guitar

Genres: Classical, Bluegrass, jazz, blues, improv, etc.

Anneke started playing the violin at the age of 8 where she grew up in Denver, Colorado. From 6th-12th grade, she studied at Denver School of the Arts under the tutelage of the Moscow String Quartet’s first violinist, Eugenia Alikhanova. She holds a bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts where she studied with Almita Vamos, MingHuan Xu, and Frank Almond. 

Anneke was exclusively playing classical music for the majority of her career until the last two years of her undergraduate. While in Chicago, she started exploring other genres including jazz and mariachi. At that point, she continued broadening her genres and taking any available opportunity to play with musicians. Since moving to the Telluride area in 2018, she has worked with numerous local musicians in the area exploring country, bluegrass, jazz, blues, improvisation, classical, and more. 

Contact:

annekedeanmusic@gmail.com

(303) 726-4885

Apres Nova

Instruments: Keys, Flute, Electric Guitar, Beats

Genre: Jazz, electronic

Après Nova is a jazz-oriented sometimes duo, sometimes trio, composed of brothers, Max, Charlie, and Oliver Henry. From a variety of influences, ranging from Ahmad Jamal and Paco de Lucia to Harvey Sutherland and Marc Rebillet, Aprés Nova can be a calming smooth ballad, lively electronic dance music, and any genre in between.

Contact:

apresnovamusic@gmail.com

Oliver - 303-717-6478, Max - 303-396-5822

Aubrey Mable

Instrument: Guitar, Vocals

Genres: Folk, Americana, Songwriter

Aubrey Mable is a self-taught singer/songwriter who makes up 1/2 of the indie-folk duo, LVDY (pronounced LADY). She started writing songs in high school after teaching herself to play guitar in 7th grade, but it took linking up with one of her best friends to really pursue music seriously.Their uplifting sound and intimate storytelling is a delightful recipe of singer-songwriter, indie-folk, with powerful melodies and harmonies that speak to the senses. Love anthems weave in and out of their messages, with simple yet important reminders that we’re not alone.

Contact:

aubreykanemable@gmail.com

303-726-3938

CASTLE

Instrument: DJ

Genres: Tech-house, disco-funk, throwback hip-hop, etc.

Having began his journey in Telluride as a ski coach, CASTLE has transitioned to a full time DJ, securing gigs on and off the slopes, day or night. Opening for acts such as Emancipator, The Sponges, and playing stages curated by House Hats Collective and Camp V have garnered him a local fandom that knows how to party. Find him playing a wide variety of Music from Minimal Tech-House to Disco-Funk & Throwback 90’s Hip-Hop at one of his Winter Residencies, Bon Vivant on mountain in Telluride.

Contact:

castle.nwood@gmail.com

315-360-6933

Chrome Velvet

Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums

Genre: Funk, Rock, Oldies, and Soul Favorites

This is typically a 4 piece rock band but we also have a horn section, lights, etc. We have been playing weddings and events in the telluride area for over ten years. We have tons of experience and can help you facilitate one hell of a party! We play funk, soul and oldies too, and we aren't afraid to rock out! This band is led by frontwoman, Claybrook Penn, who sings like a bird and holds it down on rhythm guitar. Lots of pretty harmonies to be heard at a Chrome Velvet gig!  Check out our website here!

Contact:

Tom Nading at 336-706-0661  or tom@telluridemusic.com

Claire Beard

Instrument: Flute

Genre: Classical

British born I studied in London and played professionally there for 12 years before moving to Telluride in 2016. In London I performed with orchestras, chamber groups, in major shows and for many weddings and events. I played in many iconic concert halls such as The Royal Albert Hall, The National Gallery, Cadogan Hall and The Royal Festival Hall. My career has also taken me on all kinds of other crazy adventures across the globe including playing with orchestras in India and China, coaching the National Youth Orchestra in Kenya, performing for a Royal wedding at the Paris Opera House, a dinner for a Prime Minister and even a bespoke flute quintet in a wind turbine in Amsterdam (seriously!).

My love of adventure also meant I met my husband in New Zealand which in a very roundabout way brought me to Telluride! As well as playing weddings and events in this beautiful place I’m the Executive Director of Telluride Chamber Music and a ski instructor in the winter. When not playing and planning music for all you lovely people I can usually be found cup of tea in hand (yes I know I’m a British stereotype!) or dragging some poor soul (usually my long suffering husband) across the mountains with me. If you want to hear any more about my experiences and qualifications do drop me a line!

Contact:

claire@clairebeardmusic.com

clairebeardmusic.com

Cousin Curtiss

Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Gutar, Kick Drum

Genre: High-Energy Root-stomp

Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a fiery dynamic rarely seen by a solo act and now partnered up with the equally enigmatic and soulfully driven electric guitar prowess of Harrison B, these two road warriors are on a mission to electrify audiences everywhere with their two-man full-band sound. Think, "blues at bluegrass speeds." Imagine, "rock americana with a soulful drip." Experience rapid fire acoustic guitar, incendiary harmonica, fiercely energized solos, all driven by a thunderous kick drum.

Contact:

Booking - Wasserman Music - Tyler.Rehm@TeamWass.com, 608-225-3287

Artist - cousincurtiss@gmail.com

Disco Fuego

Instruments: Electric Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums, Vocals

Genres: Funk, Disco, Soul

Disco Fuego is a fiery-horned groove bull and the stage is its china shop. Fuego’s groove transcends space and time, bumping the souls of its fans in a way reminiscent of Studio 54 in its heyday. No two shows are the same, as relentless dance jams and boundless improvisation is rampant.

Hatched and reared by bassist Chris Harden in the mountains of Telluride, CO, this syncopated soul monster serves only dance feasts for dinner, leaving a wake of glitter and gyration wherever it goes. To absorb Disco Fuego’s rhythmic rays is to be deeply touched in the funkiest place.

Contact:

booking@disco-fuego.com

Chris Harden (484) 433-9382

DJ WOMBAT

Genre: DJ, Electronic

At Telluride Wall of Sound, music is our passion and we want to share it with you and your guests—whether that means digging for that one song you have to have, or customizing a repertoire list, our main goal here is to elevate and personalize your event so that it uniquely represents you.

Despite our attention to detail, we are not elitists and we do not take ourselves too seriously. These events are supposed to be fun, inclusive experiences and we want to only enhance that feeling by playing the best music we can. Whether it’s getting down to LCD Soundsystem or setting the mood with Bob Marley, we want to offer something a little different that will still connect with you and your guests.

Contact:

(530) 448-7360

Donavan Dailey

Instrument: Guitar

Genre: Classical, Jazz

Guitarist Donavan Dailey is an innovative classical/jazz guitarist, composer, arranger and teacher. He has carved out an interesting niche for a nylon string guitarist. As a classical guitarist, Donavan holds a degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Middle Tennessee State University. He has studied under Dr. William Yelverton and Roger Hudson and has performed in master classes with  Anna Vidivich, William Kanengaiser and Jason Viuex. As a Jazz Guitarist Donavan performs with his Jazz trio regularly, bringing together a worldly mix of french gypsy swing, latin Jazz and roaring twenties swing tunes. Donavan's studies in composition have brought forth many original pieces for solo guitar inspired by travel, culture, and world music.  Over recent years he has pursued his passion for teaching by starting Telluride Music School. Donavan can be found teaching and performing regularly in the Telluride, Colorado area.

Contact:

donavanguitar@gmail.com

970-708-1508

Edgar Quiroz

Instrument: Songwriter, Producer, Vocals

Genre: Hip hop, Spanish rap

EQ is a songwriter, producer, CEO of La Familia Music Group & Executive Director of LFMG Music Academy. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico and hailing from Western Colorado. 27-year old recording artist EQ is quickly becoming one of Colorado's favorite underground musicians. Hip-Hop fans across the country have already tuned in, to hear his unique combination of Spanish rap and raw lyricism. Now, with a versatile catalog of music and an ever-growing number of streams online, EQ is bringing his talent to the world stage. He's performed at Meow Wolf Denver, Lowrider Super Shows, and has performed with a variety of artists like Trinidad James, The Chi-Lites, Brenton Wood, Baby Bash, Slim Thug, The Flobots & other major artists. More recently, he received the BestSlope NEXTGEN Award, Montrose Best Business Award, and has been featured on Rocky Mountain PBS, Spoke+Blossom Magazine and other similar magazines. 

enavaquiroz@gmail.com

lafamiliamusicgroup.com

Emily Scott Robinson

Instrument: Guitar

Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Country, Folk

With a quarter million miles under her belt and counting, North Carolina native Emily Scott Robinson travels the dusty highways of America's wild country, capturing the stories of the people she meets and expertly crafting them into songs. Robinson received critical acclaim for her debut album Traveling Mercies-- Rolling Stone named it one of the “40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2019.” In 2021, Robinson signed with Oh Boy records, the label founded by the legendary John Prine, and released her follow-up album American Siren. It made numerous “Best of 2021” lists including NPR, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and No Depression. In 2022, Robinson released a collaboration for theater called Built on Bones, a song cycle written for the Witches of Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring artists Alisa Amador and Violet Bell.

Contact:

Booking - Sara Schlievert (US), Olly Hodgson (UK & EU)

Label - Oh Boy Records

Management - Blair Clark

emilyscottrobinson.com

Eric Shedd

Instruments: Bass, Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals

Genre: Bluegrass, Blues, Americana, Folk

Eric grew up in Northern Idaho, where he attended the University of Idaho School of Music as a percussion and guitar major.  It was there he honed his musicality by participating in just about every ensemble that he could fit into his schedule, from Orchestra to Jazz Choir to Percussion Ensemble.  After sneaking out of school with a degree in General Studies, Eric put music on a side burner to pursue his passion for the outdoors, a path that has led him through being a river guide, ski patroller, wilderness therapy guide and general ski bum. But that side burner kept on burning, with Eric playing and singing around many a campfire, to the joy and surprise of his river guests.  More recently, Eric decided to shift the focus back to music and started up Birds of Play, a project with his longtime friend Alex Paul.

Contact:

eric.shedd@gmail.com

208-596-5267

Ethan Hale

Instrument: Guitar

Genre: Acoustic rock, alternative, singer-songwriter

Contact:

ethanhalemusic@gmail.com

(970) 901-1160

Mixed Bag JAZZ

Instuments: Saxophone, upright bass, keys, drums

Genre: Jazz

We are musicians from the Western CO area providing a variety of styles and ensembles including cocktail jazz & pop music, with a Jazz Duo, Jazz Trio, or Jazz Quartet...Our goal is to provide excellent musical product and service; locally.

Contact:

mixedbagjazz@gmail.com

mixedbagjazz.com

Niceness

Instruments: Vocals, Drums, Keys, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax

Genre: Reggae, World Music

Niceness is a familial gathering of vibrantly diverse personalities rallying around personal, socio-political, and environmental issues. Among its ranks include activists, an organic farmer, a life coach, a permaculture designer, a Buddhist bodybuilder champ, two music teachers, an adventurer, an arborist entrepreneur, and a Doctor of Psychology. The Colorado-grown band also has the rare distinction of being fronted by a firebrand female vocalist who oozes shamanistic charisma hypnotizes with seductively stirring vocals and upholds a fierce commitment to “art in action” ethos. “We want people to come to Niceness shows for the quality of the music and our message, and because we have something to say,” Koral affirms.

Contact:

Info@nicenessband.com

nicenessband.com

Tom + Claybrook

Instruments: Dueling Guitars + Vocals

Genre: Classic Rock

Contact:

Claybrook Penn - claybrook@koto.org

(970) 708-4055

Tyler Simmons

Instrument: Guitar

Genre: Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, World Rhythms

Tyler plays solo and in a variety of band projects including Lavalanche.

Contact:

720-412-7841

Warren Gilbreath

Instrument: Guitar, electric guitar, banjo, mandolin

Genre: Instrumental, loop pedals, textural, rock, bluegrass

Warren Gilbreath is originally from Tennessee and moved to Telluride in 2016 to chase a childhood dream of living in the box canyon. Warren plays a variety of instruments from banjo to electric guitar. As a 2023 Telluride Arts and Augment Music Grant recipient, he released his first EP, Commuter Rock: Music For Your Drive To Work. From Traditional to Experimental, his broad musical influences and willingness to explore textures with loops and effect pedals are showcased in his live performances.

Contact:

warrengilbreath@yahoo.com

865-850-2888

warrengilbreathmusic.com