Although the is the most famous and popular of the music festivals in Telluride, Colo, it is the smaller festivals that really show the town’s character. This past weekend saw the 15th Annual “KOTO Doo-Dah.” was the headlining act, but it was that truly captured my attention.
Williams started the first of his two sets accompanied by the Keels. This bluegrass trio was certainly good, but where Williams really shined was on his own. For his second set Williams looped several instruments in an impressive display of musicianship. His set, by himself, was incredible to watch. Unfortunately, both sets were plagued by rain ranging from downpour to drizzle. Thankfully a rainbow emerged as the rain let up for the rest of the evening.
Once the sun crept low on the horizon, the mood of the show changed. Gone was the exuberant Williams and in his place was crew of rockers that took the stage by force. I admit, I had only listened to Rose Hill Drive on the radio, but never paid much attention. Brothers Jacob and Daniel Sprowl led the set with strong instrumentals and flying hair. My only regret is that I did not know of this band during my years in Boulder.
Bands Five Way Street, a Crosby Stills Nash and Young tribute band, and Funktafari started the day off.
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is a freelance photographer and a regular Reverb contributor. He hails from the mountains of Telluride, but he’s currently studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
