Isn’t it time for the big tease to start?

[landshark]

Ok, ok. You guys are right, I’ve been a touch distant.

We are very happy onsale went so well from computer standpoint and there’s still a bunch of tickets left, so we are glad that panic has calmed.  I’m hat was important to us to achieve.

For “clues”, start with this.

Today’s RockyGrass lineup might whisper what’s not happening at Telluride.

Otherwise, let me reference face on mars list.

He’s only wrong by one on the “for certain”; but, 4 for 7 on the “at least half” lust.

Pretty good.

But we’ll soon see the “almost headliner” prediction is way off base.

(That good start, Luanda?)

What day ye, face... perhaps you’d guess again on who is certain and which 4?

We are psyched.

Hi Ferg. Where ya been


Hummmm.  Only wrong by 1 on the for certain list.... this is gonna bug me all day.

[landshark]

Nice to know Sam will be there. 

I am wondering if what Ferg was listening to "A prairie home companion this by with b la and Abby"
Is any other hint?
It would have had to been a podcast or previous show as today 12/16 is the next live APHC.

I know right. Every word uttered(get it ) could be a clue
He is good at this game. Drives me nuts but in a good way

[ferg]

And another thing.....


Leftover Salmon has been confirmed since last year and I'm pretty sure that was even in the program!


Festanegligence?




 Listening to: there will be exciting answer tomorrow!

[landshark]

Tomorrow tomorrow I love ya tomorrow it's only a day away!

Hummmm.

[landshark]

For Certain:
------------
Sam B
Bela F
Jerry D
Edgar M
Tim O
Peter R
Chris T
"YMSB" (Wed @ Conference, Fri @ SOH, Sat @ TP late afternoon) & no Jeff Austin presence are all "locks".

At least half of the following:
------------------------------
ISD
Greensky
Emmylou
The Cow (in some incarnation)
Alison Krause
A McCoury presence
Elephant Rivival

Add the above two groups together and throwing in a couple few "up and coming" lesser known acts & a couple few "bigger names" (but not quite "headliners") that don't make it to TBF regularly.

Personally, I'll be watching to see if Leftover Salmon makes it back on to the lineup.  However, beyond that ... the Monte Hall routine pertains to only about 20% of the lineup.

Ok, ok. You guys are right, I’ve been a touch distant.

We are very happy onsale went so well from computer standpoint and there’s still a bunch of tickets left, so we are glad that panic has calmed.  I’m hat was important to us to achieve.

For “clues”, start with this.

Today’s RockyGrass lineup might whisper what’s not happening at Telluride.

Otherwise, let me reference face on mars list.

He’s only wrong by one on the “for certain”; but, 4 for 7 on the “at least half” lust.

Pretty good.

But we’ll soon see the “almost headliner” prediction is way off base.

(That good start, Luanda?)

What day ye, face... perhaps you’d guess again on who is certain and which 4?

We are psyched.

HEARTBURN CITY BATMAN! Pickin through this list.

[32hour]

"Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today."

-Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Bob Dylan, Abraham Lincoln, etc.

[BuckeyeDog]

And another thing.....


Leftover Salmon has been confirmed since last year and I'm pretty sure that was even in the program!


Festanegligence?

Thank you Ferg!

[MaddieRose]

And another thing.....


Leftover Salmon has been confirmed since last year and I'm pretty sure that was even in the program!


Festanegligence?

So happy about this! I was bummed they weren't there last year on my first year back in 7 years. Glad I'll get to catch them this time around.

[Cindy Lou]

And another thing.....
Leftover Salmon has been confirmed since last year and I'm pretty sure that was even in the program!
Festanegligence?

Smart move! It was a VERY noticeable hole in every aspect of the festival last year. They bring the party to the people!   

 Listening to: Sam Bush Winter Wondergrass full set 2017

[Australian fan]

"Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today."

-Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Bob Dylan, Abraham Lincoln, etc.

The more I see the less I know for sure

John Lennon

 

[landshark]

Ferg

knock knock.

See he loves this stuff.....

Killin me


 Listening to: Nowhwere to sleep                                        Chatham County Line

[FaceOnMars]

Ferg, you've made me feel like some sort of minor celebrity; however, I'm now worried that Peter Rowan might not be making an appearance!  The way musicians have been dropping like flies in recent times, sometimes you really don't know what you have until it's gone!  I can't see Sam or Bela not attending, and likewise re: Chris & Yonder ... otherwise, not sure who the missing stalwart will be?!?

Re: 4 of 7, I'll go with:

Alison Krauss
ISD
Greensky
Elephant Revival

Look forward to the return of Salmon and learning about the headliner.

I suppose I was a bit jaded when I made the post, so going to have to walk that back a bit ... even the Grateful Dead and remnant incarnations had a "formula" per se regarding setlists and such.  It really doesn't take much to predict songs if you've been paying attention to the prior days' setlists.  And just because Sugar Magnolia is high in the rotation, doesn't make it a bad song.

Likewise, I'm sorry if I had inadvertently rained or drizzled on the "tease parade" for those who like to follow along ... especially for someone such as Australian fan who has allowed the festival to allowed to flow into her blood and has traveled halfway around the world to make it happen.

I do believe the TBF is unique in regard to the core "certainties" bringing different configurations over the years, and especially in regard to the collaborative configurations that seem to arise every year among the inner circle.  You don't see that at any of the other festivals in Telluride.

And this space is getting hot!  Seems like every month we loose another one.  Suppose I'll make a pitch here to see about extending an invite to Dave Nelson, who has been battling some serious health issues in recent tims ... but has seemed to have turned the corner for the better.  Not sure if he's ever played the TBF, but I'm sure that Peter would play with the DNB!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSnfzq_Vyw4

[Hot Sugar]

I can't see Elephant Revival being there this year. That would be two years in a row, which is quite rare.

[landshark]

I can't see Elephant Revival being there this year. That would be two years in a row, which is quite rare.

Hi Sug! I hope you're wrong! I sure do love their sound. Very unique.....two times the charm

Will you be in attendance?


 Listening to: Jason Isabell                     The Life You Choose

[Hot Sugar]

I can't see Elephant Revival being there this year. That would be two years in a row, which is quite rare.

Hi Sug! I hope you're wrong! I sure do love their sound. Very unique.....two times the charm

Will you be in attendance?

Of course. I wouldn't dream of missing out.