Bluegrass Postponement?

[AnythingAtAll]

Agree, way more in favor of Aug 20-23.

Camping, activities and generally having an outdoor event of that magnitude in late September/early October is really a no-go for me at this point.

Blues and Brews has mid-September and that's about the latest you'd want to have a bunch of tent camping in that part of the world.

[Pass Port]

Wonder why the first date in August wouldn't work.. was that the date Ferg said that Sam Bush and some other key artist couldn't attend so it wouldn't really be the same fest? I didn't quite catch what he said. Because the council seemed willing to approve that date but unwilling to approve the later date.

that's what it sounded like to me. Sounds like he couldn't get some of the core TBF artists for the 3rd weekend of August. He could get most of them for the last weekend of Aug, but it would put a lot of strain on the town/film fest.

That makes sense - thanks for clarifying. Yeah and to follow up with your other question about whether or not June is cancelled - it sounded like they had to wait for state and federal guidelines for how many people can be gathered, etc. Which right now, those guidelines are prolonged until about six weeks before the fest, which they were saying would be cutting it pretty close.

I'm really appreciating this local businessman who is asking if some of the other festivals (like the film fest) can be changed to accommodate Bluegrass.

Yes! I thought that was awesome too!! It shows how much the Bluegrass means to the town. I also loved how Ferg kept pressing for an answer on the original June date! I agree, he did great! With a Planet like this it is no wonder we have such a loving and caring Bluegrass community!!

I was at the Neil Young show a couple years ago in Town Park. That was September 30th and October 1st. It was chilly at night but not too bad. Not ideal for many outdoor festivation, and the short days stink. I think last year at Bluegrass was colder! We all go because of the music, but not seeing our little community would be heart breaking. That's what I will really miss if it gets cancelled. 

[MaddieRose]

That's what I will really miss if it gets cancelled. 

Same my friend. I don't really give a shit about the music as much as the community.

[ToddG]

In my opinion if it doesn't happen over the Solstice it ain't the same. Thats part of the magic.

[mountaingoat]

I wish I was as excited about the prospect of a late Aug or Sept Bluegrass but I kinda agree with ToddG...the solstice is what makes it magical. I guess I just can't really picture how they'd pull it all off.

So colossally bummed. This will be my 11th fest and this year my partner and I were planning to bring our kids, ages 9 and 11, for their first time. We wrangled the dates with the other parents a year ago   I get it that this is all very minor in the scheme of cosmic disappointment at the moment but hard to accept all the same.

[ferg]

Hey Gang! Boy that was an interesting meeting.  Everyone in such a tough spot. It is said in the ancient texts that one day an invisible foe would be encountered on the journey to Festivaria, and in that time, the Festivarian should wait in fallow.   

And, in looking off into the distance in wonder, he waited.

Knowing solstice was still coming, and that he’d wait to finish the journey.

I’M JUST SAYIN!!!!



BY THE WAY: Here is event that locked down after having to move. This was being rushed together and was able to get put together quick. Lots of our friends. Also, other routing gigs were being held to.

So, like someone said, if it wasn’t solstice....  it aint bluegrass.

We can skip a year.   I aint.

But, I will lie fallow.

https://www.charlestonbluegrassfestival.com/

AND, there is one trying to reschedule for following weekend that just postponed:

Blueoxmusicfestival.com

Let them have their fun, how shall we wait?



We’re in for the really hard part here in Colorado. Be safe! Love abounds!

HOW DO WE WAIT?



 Listening to: “Don’t Tell me Goodbye in Telluride” Dierks. Was going skiing with him the day the mountain shut down.

[RockyMtnGuy]

 .. was there any talk as to how receptive TBF lodging providers (condos, for example) will be to the change of dates and/or honoring monies already paid? 

Inquiring minds want to know.

[mountaingoat]

Full article here. Sounds like no decision is the decision.


https://www.telluridenews.com/news/article_201b0840-73a9-11ea-b7ab-9fac66da6711.html

[MeetMeAtTheCreek]

Hey Gang! Boy that was an interesting meeting.  Everyone in such a tough spot. It is said in the ancient texts that one day an invisible foe would be encountered on the journey to Festivaria, and in that time, the Festivarian should wait in fallow.   

And, in looking off into the distance in wonder, he waited.

Knowing solstice was still coming, and that he’d wait to finish the journey.

I’M JUST SAYIN!!!!



BY THE WAY: Here is event that locked down after having to move. This was being rushed together and was able to get put together quick. Lots of our friends. Also, other routing gigs were being held to.

So, like someone said, if it wasn’t solstice....  it aint bluegrass.

We can skip a year.   I aint.

But, I will lie fallow.

https://www.charlestonbluegrassfestival.com/

AND, there is one trying to reschedule for following weekend that just postponed:

Blueoxmusicfestival.com

Let them have their fun, how shall we wait?



We’re in for the really hard part here in Colorado. Be safe! Love abounds!

HOW DO WE WAIT?

Hang in there, Ferg. Ya'll have an incredibly hard decision to make, and you're doing a great job. We'll support whatever you decide is best.

[mountaingoat]

Agree, y'all have a super tough decision to make, we support whatever you decide! Thanks!

[hushpuppy]

Whew..  This IS a tough call. I'm so fortunate to live close now and get to hang in Telluride easily - with or without a festival.  Film is a much "quieter" event, but it's a major impact due to the nature of the industry. The film crowd doesn't camp as a rule . Lodging was booked up last fall.   October in Telluride is do-able, and my lodging provider is already offering date changes without penalty to those of us who booked for June.  For others - this would be a hardship.  School, weather for camping (last spring was a doozie though, right?) and of course the great unknown we are all dealing with.  I can imagine the crazy bingo it is to line up acts who are already held to other contracts/ re-booked shows in Fall.

I support 100% - whatever decision is made.  I planned to do the entire festival this year after over 20 years away - and even got my same little room at Manitou.     
 I can wait a little longer.   Stay healthy y'all!

 Listening to: Hayes Carll: "What it Is"

[armmon]

thanks for the update ... whether our gathering in the canyon is delayed or postponed, it'll be worth the wait ... it's more important to focus on staying healthy and doing what's best for everyone ...
 
thinking about how good it will feel when we each get to experience Live Music together makes my hair stand up on end
 
stay healthy everyone ... looking forward to gathering after these crazy times are behind us !
 

[TellurideTom]

Well, my 40th may not be happening in June, but I'm hoping things will look better by August, and I'll be ready to join the celebration.
As long as Sam and the gang are able to be there the party will continue.


In the meantime, let's make sure to keep the curve down and be safe.
 

[AnythingAtAll]

Alternate location?

October time-frame would not be good IF seasonality turns out to be a thing.

Nice read on how much we still don't know:
Wired: Mathematics of Predicting...

[Australian fan]

Ferg, thanks as always for everything you do to create a magical experience for us. It’s not easy trying to deliver something so big and culturally important in the midst of a global health crisis ( that’s kind of an understatement). Hope you know how much we trust and appreciate you