DejaBlue Grass Band placed 2nd at 35th annual Telluride festival

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In June at Telluride’s 35th Annual Bluegrass Festival, the DejaBlue Grass Band picked, plucked and harmonized their way to second place in the nationally-recognized contest that has launched acts such as the Dixie Chicks and Nickel Creek.

One month earlier, theses Atlanta originals lit up Red Light Cafe to release their debut CD, Bucket Full of Rain.

One year earlier, they were playing street corners at the same festival.

“I’ve seen DejaBlue perform in the vestibules of Telluride and literally felt their energy as it rocked late night crowds. But what is so amazing is how that energy translates to a much larger venue,” says Atlanta resident and Telluride festivarian Bo Simmons.

Out of twelve talented bluegrass acts, DejaBlue Grass Band took one of only four spots to play the main stage.

“We are truly a band of husbands and fathers,” said lead vocalist Joey Bowers. “We have day jobs, families and everyday lives. Our goal was simply to make it to the main stage - and we did. We never dreamed we would take second place in such a tight competition.”

Want more? The DejaBlue Grass Band has gone digital with its first music video for the title track, “Bucket Full of Rain,” and the music is now available for download through iTunes.

But for the full effect, check them out live at Red Top Mountain State Park on July 12.