Charlie Sizemore

Charlie Sizemore

In addition to being one of bluegrass music’s most distinctive and expressive vocal stylists, Charlie Sizemore is also recognized as being one of its most literate and thoughtful songwriters, with impeccable taste in choosing lesser-known, under-appreciated, well-written tunes by other writers.

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Morrison and West

Morrison and West

With a handful of acoustic instruments and the clear harmonies of bluegrass song traditions, Cahalen and Eli have created an entirely new strain of roots music. Their sound crosses the warmth old-time with the fierceness of bluegrass, and high lonesome harmonies that would fit into any evening at the Opry.

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The Lost Pines

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Chatham County Line

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The Freight Hoppers

The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of bluegrass music as an American art form. Since 1995, we have been presenting a unique experience in Durango, the gem of Southwest Colorado. The Meltdown features three unique, intimate main stages, a super jam, barn dance (Durango style), Saturday night Celtdown (for all you closet Celtoids!), and music flowing from bars, restaurants, coffee houses, and downtown streets and sidewalks--all within walking distance. Our headquarters are located in the historic Strater Hotel where jamming and merriment goes on into the wee hours of the morning, as the cowboys and miners would have liked it!

2012 Musical Lineup

Check out the 2012 Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Lineup, including Charlie Sizemore, Chatham County Line,Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, and many others!

Lodging & Dining

Our list of preferred lodging and dining. Special hotel rates from our sponsors.

Special Events

Celtdown, Barn Dance, workshops, and more…