Ferg, and all ye Festivarians, I would like to see Furthur in Telluride. I'm sure they could do their own gig here, was thinking how nicer it would be for them to experience The Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Also am sure a vast majority of the Festivarians would be well impressed. Fairly sure it's too late for this year but ever? Is it even a vague possibility?
After getting back from SF after seeing furthur for New Years' (and a few thousand other miles on the road this summer), I certainly wouldn't mind testing the new protocol the town council invoked this past summer after (The Buffalo Springfield ran into issues, even though it would never be meant to be anyhow due to cancellation of tour) to see if this could work!!! Would be nice to not have to drive! Would be really nice to have a 2-3 day run and perhaps insure there's a day off prior to the first show for Bob & Phil to acclimate. Maybe it'll never be in the cards due to this ... I've heard rumors they don't like the altitude.
Even if it's not furthur, a 2 day stint by a band/musician of similar note might be well received by the town. I think Buffalo Springfield would've been VERY WELL received had the timing been a little more favorable to allow a real debate (for the few who would oppose). Was lucky to catch them in Oakland the day before the first furthur Shoreline shows ... with Gillian Welch to boot!
CT: yeah, any incarnation of Bob or Phil would be well received by many. Looking forward to Phil's new lineup in Broomfield next month ... Scofield in particular. I kind of wonder if Jerry was still with us, would he have made an appearance at the TBF as some point by now? I think yes, but probably a very stealthy sit in.
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