Joe Cocker, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt lead Telluride Blues & Brews

The Telluride Blues & Brews festival has announced headlining acts Joe Cocker, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal for the 16th annual event.

Set for Sept. 18-20 at Telluride, CO's Town Park, the three-day celebration will unite blues fans with music and more than 150 microbrews, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Sunday night headliner Bonnie Raitt makes the festival a stop on her BonTaj Roulet tour with Taj Mahal, which kicks off Aug. 6 in Williamsport, PA, and runs through late September. The Blues & Brews appearance will include full sets from both artists with their respective backing bands, as well as a closing performance together as a collaborating duo.

Other acts on the bill include Umphrey's McGee, Saint Jude, Jackie Greene, Xavier Rudd, Otis Taylor's African Orchestra, Jason Ricci & New Blood, Ruthie Foster, Super Chikan and the Fighting Cocks, Ryan Shaw, Carolyn Wonderland, The Lee Boys, JP Soars & the Red Hots, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and Aftergrass.

Tickets for the festival are available now at the event's website.

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