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Summer 2024 – LOCAL695.COM 15 The Telluride House Band gave us an amazing set from the legends: Sam Bush-mandolin, Béla Fleck-banjo, Stuart Duncan-fiddle, Jerry Douglas-dobro, Bryan Sutton-guitar, and Edgar Meyer-upright bass. A few years ago, we were talking to Edgar about his bass, built by Johann Baptiste Gabrielli in 1769. He immediately responded, "It's not my bass," then went on to explain that he, like many others before him, is just the custodian of that magnificent centuries-old instrument. When he is finished playing it, someone else will become the caretak- er. A remarkable outlook from a supremely talented musician. It's true, I do have a fondness for music specials, especially big live shows, and I've been very fortunate to take part in some really fun, challenging events. When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in Cleveland back in 1995, they threw an unforgettable concert at Cleveland Municipal Stadium (The Mistake on the Lake). The show, all 7½ hours, was a combi- nation of Hall of Fame members, future members, and a few acts that were popular at the time. I could list each performer, but it would make this ramble look like the papers I wrote for seventh-grade social studies (any long list to help expand the word count). On a personal note, I was very happy to see that Al Kooper was inducted last year. He has always been a favorite of mine. Another special I enjoy is the Kris Special at The Way Station Coffee Shop in Santa Clarita. Open every day but Tuesday. The route for this summer's Tour de France has been set. The Grand Départ will take place in Florence, Italy, and because of the Paris Olympics, the final leg will be in Nice, France. Skip the Starbucks, save your pennies, and pay the Peacock for this wonderful event. Skip Kent, excellent guitar player The Punch Brothers The Telluride Bluegrass Festival Audio Chorus celebrating a friend's birthday Steven Anderson enjoying Telluride