Yonder Mountain String Band, Punch Brothers, Greensky Bluegrass, Peter Rowan & the Travelin’ McCourys and Elephant Revival will perform after hours NightGrass shows in Telluride, CO during the town’s annual Bluegrass Festival. As previously reported, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival will take place from June 21-24. The fest’s NightGrass shows will be held at a range of venues like the historic Sheridan Opera House, the intimate Fly Me to the Moon Saloon and the Palm Theater. Special shows will also take place at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village (a free gondola ride from Telluride).

Yonder’s show at the Telluride Conference Center on June 20 has been dubbed the 11th Annual Bluegrass Kickoff Party, while members of Leftover Salmon will host a jam session at the Pam Theater on June 23 under the name Drew Emmitt, Vince Herman & Friends. Other acts slated to play NightGrass shows include: Head for the Hills, Laura Marlins and Devil Makes Three.