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The debut video feature from Bomber Films shot in Telluride, Colorado featuring skiers Frank Howard and Connor Overly. Filmed, edited and produced by Jacob Bomersback.
Skiers: Frank Howard and Connor Overly
Filmed and Edited by: Jacob Bomersback
Motion Graphics: Bomber Films
Music by Glass Animals - "Gooey"
Saturday, November 14th marked the second annual preseason rail jam in Telluride, Colorado. The event was held at the base of the gondola to coincide with the KOTOfm Ski Swap. The Swap is a popular event that draws from a regional crowd to offer new and used ski gear at discounted prices. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the community radio station KOTOfm.
Riders showed up from around the state to throw down on terrain park features set up by the Telluride Ski Resort Park Crew. Big thanks to everyone involved and cheers to the ski season ahead!
"The weather was too good, the bands were too good, the beer was too good and the vibe was incredible. From a music standpoint, top to bottom, the weekend at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival was as good as any line-up I’ve seen at a Telluride festival."
Together with the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Listen Up Denver! and Park House hosted the 2nd Firefly Autism Road To Blues & Brews event on Saturday, August 1st to benefit Firefly Autism and Autism Speaks and give some of the best bands in the Rocky Mountain region the opportunity to perform alongside some of the biggest musical names in the country at the 22nd annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival on September 18th – 20th 2015.
It was a beautiful, sunny day in Denver and all the bands brought the heat so the judges' job was not an easy one. The winner of the 2015 'Road to Blues & Brews' was Michael Hornbuckle Band! The runner up was Union Driftwood! Congratulations to both and thanks to all the bands that played so well last weekend. For the full media coverage and artist galleries from Augustus, Analog Son, Chris Daniels & the Kings, and Rachel & the Ruckus, please click here.
The Durango Blues Train is a truly unique experience unlike any other featuring live music aboard the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's coal-fired, steam-powered train. During the three and a half hour ride through the valleys and canyons of the San Juan National Forest, inspired artists fill the vintage coach cars with lively music as passengers dance their way through train coaches on the trip up to the 'Highline', a scenic overlook of the Animas River.
For more info on the Durango Blues Train, please click here.
Like most things in Telluride, the Telluride Comedy Fest is both a world class and unique, local event. Comedians Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, Rob Huebel, Cameron Esposito, Wyatt Cenac, Troy Walker and Rhea Butcher invaded Telluride to do stand-up and improv live comedy at the Sheridan Opera House. If you get the chance to go to 'Local's Night, don't pass it up. Epicness guaranteed...
For more info on the Telluride Comedy Fest, click here.
Boston's funk powerhouse Lettuce played two energetic shows at Club Red on February 13th and 14th. Club Red could be compared to a modern take on jazz clubs or speakeasies. The decor and setup offer a retro ambiance and intimate music experience and Lettuce definitely brought the heat to the packed crowds.
For more info and the upcoming schedule, click here.
The Telluride Jazz Festival offers a unique aspect of music education outside of the festival weekend by way of their 'Artists in the Schools' programs. Visiting musicians teach local students through interaction and performances at the elementary, middle and high school levels. On Friday, August 6th, the visiting guest artist was the latin music group Nosotros from Sante Fe, New Mexico. They play a unique blend of rock, salsa, jazz and cumbia inspired from their diverse cultural backgrounds.
For more info about Telluride Jazz Festival or the group Nosotros, click here.
3 days of beautiful weather, a stunning mountain backdrop and the best music ever. To quote a Huffington Post writer, "yes, it's that good. Just ask the unicorns."
For more info on the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, click here.
