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URL icon « on: June 19, 2009, 10:26:18 AM »
Does anybody know who is in the finals???
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URL icon « Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 12:45:54 PM »
anybody, anybody??
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URL icon « Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 08:02:52 PM »
Quote from: mandonate on June 19, 2009, 12:45:54 PM
anybody, anybody??

Well I just saw The Blackberry Bushes Stringband on the street and they are DEFINITELY in.

That just leaves 2 more!

My guess would be the Hillbenders and the Headliners, but those are just guesses after seeing all 12 bands this morning.
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URL icon « Reply #3 on: June 20, 2009, 12:53:11 PM »
The Hillbenders won the competition with two great showings!

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URL icon « Reply #4 on: June 20, 2009, 01:22:41 PM »
The Hillbenders, from Springfield, MO won the band contest.  Congrats to them!!

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URL icon « Reply #5 on: June 21, 2009, 07:27:07 PM »
Great group of bands this year at the contest.

I was a bit surprised by the inclusion of Giddyup, Kitty in the finals which sure didn't match my feelings.

The Hillbenders were great and energetic.  I'd also recommend everyone check out "The Blackberry Bushes Stringband" out of Olympia, Washington who won second place and were FANTASTIC as well.

We also very much enjoyed the Headliner Bluegrass band and the Crawfish band that was in the preliminaries.
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URL icon « Reply #6 on: June 21, 2009, 10:00:58 PM »
Fine crop of band contestents this year.  Great job Headline, Crawdaddies and all bands!  Can someone provide a list of the five (?) finalists, and final results with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winning bands?  Grand Festival: variety, diversity, and above artistic excellence. And thanks to the musicians, Planet Bluegrass, KOTO.org, and fans!
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URL icon « Reply #7 on: June 21, 2009, 11:56:06 PM »
Four finalists (in order they played on main stage)
1) Hillbenders   http://www.hillbenders.com/
2)The Blackberry Bush Stringband  http://www.theblackberrybushesstringband.com/bio.htm
3) Five Deadly Venoms http://www.myspace.com/thefivedeadlyvenoms
4) Giddy up, Kitty

4th place: Five Deadly Venoms
3rd place: Giddy up, Kitty
2nd place: Blackberry Bush Stringband
1st place: Hillbenders
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URL icon « Reply #8 on: June 22, 2009, 10:28:52 PM »
Thanks Chris for the info.  All the bands were terrific. Clap
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URL icon « Reply #9 on: June 22, 2009, 10:43:08 PM »
we had a blast hosting the Hillbenders and Headline Bluegrass In Town Park
All the Bands were great !!!
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URL icon « Reply #10 on: June 23, 2009, 12:27:29 PM »
Hi-

I was one of the "No Depression" bloggers at the festival this year.  Here's my band competition post that focuses on Headline... and the Hillbenders.

No Depression Telluride Band Competition Blog

All the bands brought something special to the competition.

Ron (other) in Albuquerque-
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URL icon « Reply #11 on: June 23, 2009, 02:35:29 PM »
HEADLINE Bluegrass Band would like to extend our most sincere thanks for all the kindness, support,  and love!!! We had and absolute blast playing at Wander-in, Steamboat Crossroads, and Elks Park.  We were thrilled that so many folks seemed to really enjoy what we do.  THANK YOU MUCH!!

We would also like to congratulate the Hillbenders!!!! A FANTASTIC band that truly deserved the win!! These guys are going to be BIG!!

Much Love!!!

Nathan Furiga
HEADLINE Bluegrass Band
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Quote from: cletusaz on June 23, 2009, 02:35:29 PM
HEADLINE Bluegrass Band would like to extend our most sincere thanks for all the kindness, support,  and love!!! We had and absolute blast playing at Wander-in, Steamboat Crossroads, and Elks Park.  We were thrilled that so many folks seemed to really enjoy what we do.  THANK YOU MUCH!!

We would also like to congratulate the Hillbenders!!!! A FANTASTIC band that truly deserved the win!! These guys are going to be BIG!!

Much Love!!!

Nathan Furiga
HEADLINE Bluegrass Band



Hey Nathan!  You guys were great!  Also, I have a great photo of Flagstaff Jess grabbing your ass during the Wander-In gig! 
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Quote from: Hooch on June 23, 2009, 04:12:07 PM
Quote from: cletusaz on June 23, 2009, 02:35:29 PM
HEADLINE Bluegrass Band would like to extend our most sincere thanks for all the kindness, support,  and love!!! We had and absolute blast playing at Wander-in, Steamboat Crossroads, and Elks Park.  We were thrilled that so many folks seemed to really enjoy what we do.  THANK YOU MUCH!!

We would also like to congratulate the Hillbenders!!!! A FANTASTIC band that truly deserved the win!! These guys are going to be BIG!!

Much Love!!!

Nathan Furiga
HEADLINE Bluegrass Band



Hey Nathan!  You guys were great!  Also, I have a great photo of Flagstaff Jess grabbing your ass during the Wander-In gig! 


that was a set up!  Hooch made me grab your ass.  But hey, not that I minded much  EEK!
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URL icon « Reply #14 on: June 23, 2009, 05:26:33 PM »
Hillbenders were just excellent!  I was mighty good friends with those folks years ago when many of them were in the Arkamo Rangers.  This was the first time that I had seen them since they were the Hellbenders(I mean Hillbenders) and they just blew me away.  Jimmy, the guitar player, conveys energy that just makes me smile and get excited.  Congrats to the boys and I am looking forward to their set next year!
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