Colorado’s Telluride Jazz Celebration will be June 5-7 high in the San Juan Mountains. It coincides with the 26th annual edition of the Telluride Balloon Rally. Featured artists include Ozomatli; the Bill Frisell Trip “Guests of Honor,” featuring Eyvind Kang and Rudy Royston; Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Rebirth Brass Band. Single-day passes Friday, Saturday and Sunday are $35 from $50; three-day park passes are $125; weekend all-access pass with entry to Town Park Stage and participating night venues on a first-come first-served basis, is $165; and patron pass, with first priority entry to all participating night venues and events, special stage-side seating at Town Park and other privileges, are $675. telluridejazz.org or 970-728-7009
Greeley Blues Jam.
The Greeley Blues Jam festival will be June 12-13, and will feature 12-hours of music on three stages at Island Grove arena. Headlining the festival will be legendary harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite; blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout; and Marcia Ball, a Southern boogie and roadhouse blues pianist. In addition, Greeley’s own “Ragin Cajun,” Doug Kershaw, will bring his unique brand of Louisiana blues to the stage. Tickets are on sale at the Union Colony Civic Center Box Office in person, by phone at 970-356-5000, or online at and are $20 if purchased before March 31; $25 through June 12; and $30 at the gate. Kids 12 and get in free when accompanied by an adult. 800-449-3866 or greeley .
Compiled by Andrea Labak and Dane Strom
