2016 Lineup suggestions

[landshark]

Los Lobos?

 

What? I love their sound.... Think out of the box, that could be Ferg's crowd clincher, HEY THATS NOT BLUEGRASS! Love when he throws a monkey in the wrench.

I got  this Ferg....

Ha! You should be part of the Planet team babe

Ha! I am!!! We all are!
However I would love to have the Ferg seat for 1 fest. Give me the budget and we can create the lineup
 Ferg for a day. I can dig that!

I got this Ferg.

[Hot Sugar]

$$$ on Stapleton, Warren, Emmylou, Dead & Co.? Tim O'Brien and Lunasa?? Maybe a last Guy Clark go around?

I think it's highly likely that we will have Chris Stapleton or Warren Haynes with RRE or possibly both. Barring some kind of scheduling conflict, both would be perfect for this year.

We had Emmylou last year, so she may not around this year. She tends to be an every other year act.

Tim will be there for sure. I'm not familiar with Lunasa, but a quick google search leads me to believe they'd be a good fit.

Guy Clark would be great! Especially if Darrell Scott is there. Guy sang on one of Darrell's recent albums and I'd love to see them together, even if it's just for one song. Really, I just think we should have Darrell back.

As for Dead and Company, I doubt it. I think I remember hearing that a big reason the Dead only played Telluride once was that Bobby couldn't deal with the altitude. I could be completely wrong, but I seem to remember that.

[dnewgent]

$$$ on Stapleton, Warren, Emmylou, Dead & Co.? Tim O'Brien and Lunasa?? Maybe a last Guy Clark go around?

I think it's highly likely that we will have Chris Stapleton or Warren Haynes with RRE or possibly both. Barring some kind of scheduling conflict, both would be perfect for this year.

We had Emmylou last year, so she may not around this year. She tends to be an every other year act.

Tim will be there for sure. I'm not familiar with Lunasa, but a quick google search leads me to believe they'd be a go
Guy Clark would be great! Especially if Darrell Scott is there. Guy sang on one of Darrell's recent albums and I'd love to see them together, even if it's just for one song. Really, I just think we should have Darrell back.

As for Dead and Company, I doubt it. I think I remember hearing that a big reason the Dead only played Telluride once was that Bobby couldn't deal with the altitude. I could be completely wrong, but I seem to remember that.

I thought Emmylou's last visit was with Rodney Crowell at the 40th?

[BuckeyeDog]

Here's a good place to start. Take a look at the Grammy nominations for 2016 in these categories:

Best Americana Album
The Firewatcher’s Daughter, Brandi Carlile
The Traveling Kind, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell
Something More Than Free, Jason Isbell
Mono, The Mavericks
The Phosphorescent Blues, Punch Brothers

Best American Roots Song (Awarded to Songwriters)
“All Night Long,” The Mavericks
“The Cost of Living,” Don Henley and Merle Haggard
“Julep,” Punch Brothers
“The Traveling Kind,” Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell
“24 Frames,” Jason Isbell

Best American Roots Performance
“And Am I Born to Die,” Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
“Born to Play Guitar,” Buddy Guy
“City of Our Lady,” The Milk Carton Kids
“Julep,” Punch Brothers
“See That My Grave Is Kept Clean,” Mavis Staples

Best Bluegrass Album
Pocket Full of Keys, Dale Ann Bradley
Before the Sun Goes Down, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
In Session, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Man of Constant Sorrow, Ralph Stanley & Friends
The Muscle Shoals Recordings, The SteelDrivers

Best Folk Album
Wood, Wire & Words, Norman Blake
Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Tomorrow Is My Turn, Rhiannon Giddens
Servant of Love, Patty Griffin
Didn’t He Ramble, Glen Hansard

What's amazing about this list is how many of these artists have recently played Telluride. How many years has it been since Norman Blake graced the Telluride stage? And if PB wants to throw a curveball, I would not complain about seeing Buddy Guy.

[Australian fan]

$$$ on Stapleton, Warren, Emmylou, Dead & Co.? Tim O'Brien and Lunasa?? Maybe a last Guy Clark go around?

I think it's highly likely that we will have Chris Stapleton or Warren Haynes with RRE or possibly both. Barring some kind of scheduling conflict, both would be perfect for this year.

We had Emmylou last year, so she may not around this year. She tends to be an every other year act.

Tim will be there for sure. I'm not familiar with Lunasa, but a quick google search leads me to believe they'd be a good fit.

Guy Clark would be great! Especially if Darrell Scott is there. Guy sang on one of Darrell's recent albums and I'd love to see them together, even if it's just for one song. Really, I just think we should have Darrell back.

As for Dead and Company, I doubt it. I think I remember hearing that a big reason the Dead only played Telluride once was that Bobby couldn't deal with the altitude. I could be completely wrong, but I seem to remember that.

No emmylou last year. Its Alisom Krauss's turn to come. 

Given that 2016 will be the opening of the new stage then im assuming a special twist to mark the event.

Definitely some long loved TBF folk but there has to be a twist given there is a brand new stage....

Ps i love the speculation here

[Australian fan]

Here's a good place to start. Take a look at the Grammy nominations for 2016 in these categories:

Best Americana Album
The Firewatcher’s Daughter, Brandi Carlile
The Traveling Kind, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell
Something More Than Free, Jason Isbell
Mono, The Mavericks
The Phosphorescent Blues, Punch Brothers

Best American Roots Song (Awarded to Songwriters)
“All Night Long,” The Mavericks
“The Cost of Living,” Don Henley and Merle Haggard
“Julep,” Punch Brothers
“The Traveling Kind,” Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell
“24 Frames,” Jason Isbell

Best American Roots Performance
“And Am I Born to Die,” Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
“Born to Play Guitar,” Buddy Guy
“City of Our Lady,” The Milk Carton Kids
“Julep,” Punch Brothers
“See That My Grave Is Kept Clean,” Mavis Staples

Best Bluegrass Album
Pocket Full of Keys, Dale Ann Bradley
Before the Sun Goes Down, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
In Session, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Man of Constant Sorrow, Ralph Stanley & Friends
The Muscle Shoals Recordings, The SteelDrivers

Best Folk Album
Wood, Wire & Words, Norman Blake
Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Tomorrow Is My Turn, Rhiannon Giddens
Servant of Love, Patty Griffin
Didn’t He Ramble, Glen Hansard

What's amazing about this list is how many of these artists have recently played Telluride. How many years has it been since Norman Blake graced the Telluride stage? And if PB wants to throw a curveball, I would not complain about seeing Buddy Guy.

This is great! It has made me go order a whole pile of CDs and to start dreaming again. BTW Rhiannon Giddens last year started me on an ongoing love affair with her voice and have since discovered Carolina and the Chocolate Drops as a result. My god, the depth of talent in your country. This list gives me some new ones to explore, thanks.

Agree re Buddy Guy. He is on high rotation at our place. Id love to see Union Station too

[Hot Sugar]

$$$ on Stapleton, Warren, Emmylou, Dead & Co.? Tim O'Brien and Lunasa?? Maybe a last Guy Clark go around?

I think it's highly likely that we will have Chris Stapleton or Warren Haynes with RRE or possibly both. Barring some kind of scheduling conflict, both would be perfect for this year.

We had Emmylou last year, so she may not around this year. She tends to be an every other year act.

Tim will be there for sure. I'm not familiar with Lunasa, but a quick google search leads me to believe they'd be a go
Guy Clark would be great! Especially if Darrell Scott is there. Guy sang on one of Darrell's recent albums and I'd love to see them together, even if it's just for one song. Really, I just think we should have Darrell back.

As for Dead and Company, I doubt it. I think I remember hearing that a big reason the Dead only played Telluride once was that Bobby couldn't deal with the altitude. I could be completely wrong, but I seem to remember that.

I thought Emmylou's last visit was with Rodney Crowell at the 40th?

I stand corrected. I guess I just assumed she was there because she had been on an every other year schedule for such a long time. Yeah, we'll probably get her this year then. I'd hope for an appearance with Mark Knopfler, but I doubt that will happen unless they do another album together.

[dnewgent]

Why not both! Each their own sets and then see where it leads! Guy Clark would be a huge get, I would love that,as well. I can only imagine would might jam in those sets?

[Australian fan]

$$$ on Stapleton, Warren, Emmylou, Dead & Co.? Tim O'Brien and Lunasa?? Maybe a last Guy Clark go around?

I think it's highly likely that we will have Chris Stapleton or Warren Haynes with RRE or possibly both. Barring some kind of scheduling conflict, both would be perfect for this year.

We had Emmylou last year, so she may not around this year. She tends to be an every other year act.

Tim will be there for sure. I'm not familiar with Lunasa, but a quick google search leads me to believe they'd be a go
Guy Clark would be great! Especially if Darrell Scott is there. Guy sang on one of Darrell's recent albums and I'd love to see them together, even if it's just for one song. Really, I just think we should have Darrell back.

As for Dead and Company, I doubt it. I think I remember hearing that a big reason the Dead only played Telluride once was that Bobby couldn't deal with the altitude. I could be completely wrong, but I seem to remember that.

I thought Emmylou's last visit was with Rodney Crowell at the 40th?

I stand corrected. I guess I just assumed she was there because she had been on an every other year schedule for such a long time. Yeah, we'll probably get her this year then. I'd hope for an appearance with Mark Knopfler, but I doubt that will happen unless they do another album together.

You keep pushing for Mark Knopfler Sugar! How about a deal? Mark Knopfler with Ali Krauss AND Nick Cave? 

[BuckeyeDog]

has jerry jeff walker ever played telluride?

 Listening to: pokey lafarge

[completejohn]

has jerry jeff walker ever played telluride?

Not that HE remembers....

[Hot Sugar]

You keep pushing for Mark Knopfler Sugar! How about a deal? Mark Knopfler with Ali Krauss AND Nick Cave? 

To be completely honest (and this may be blasphemous coming from a bluegrass fan), I'm not that into Allison Krauss. I'd love to see her with Robert Plant or some other unique collaboration, but if it's just her and Union Station, I'd probably find a good nightgrass show or a good pick in the campground.

[Australian fan]

You keep pushing for Mark Knopfler Sugar! How about a deal? Mark Knopfler with Ali Krauss AND Nick Cave? 

To be completely honest (and this may be blasphemous coming from a bluegrass fan), I'm not that into Allison Krauss. I'd love to see her with Robert Plant or some other unique collaboration, but if it's just her and Union Station, I'd probably find a good nightgrass show or a good pick in the campground.

Yeah, i know, she isnt your thing. Im being selfish because we have played AK music st home for maybe 25 years and never, ever seen her live. Its one of those " did you see the unicorn" things here. She rarely posts her forthcoming gigs in time to plan a trip across the Pacific and she never comes to Australia.

Im more into other bands now ( thanks in big part to recommendations from this forum) but id like to see AK once

See you in June!

[Australian fan]

has jerry jeff walker ever played telluride?

Not that HE remembers....

He he he

[Hot Sugar]

Yeah, i know, she isnt your thing. Im being selfish because we have played AK music st home for maybe 25 years and never, ever seen her live. Its one of those " did you see the unicorn" things here. She rarely posts her forthcoming gigs in time to plan a trip across the Pacific and she never comes to Australia.

Im more into other bands now ( thanks in big part to recommendations from this forum) but id like to see AK once

See you in June!

For your sake, I hope she is at TBF. I honestly don't care who's on the lineup anymore; I'll be there no matter what.