Thursday, August 12 at 9:00 pm - Sheridan Opera House
Distinguished in mountain festival luxury, the Telluride Jazz Festival features a special opening concert with The Hot Sardines at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
In previous years, this opening concert was reserved exclusively for Patron pass-holders but this year, we are opening up the experience so that everyone can participate and kick off the festival in style. Join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable performance and a show that you won’t want to miss.
Tickets for the show are $20 and on sale now. Access to the concert is already included in the Patron Pass.
The Hot Sardines
The Hot Sardines are hot, indeed. The eight-piece band (which includes a tap dancer) dishes up traditional jazz tunes that are finger-snapping, lively and masterfully performed. The band, co-led by Elizabeth Bougerol, with pianist and bandleader, Evan Palazzo, thrives on playing live. “Everything in our DNA is about connecting with the audience. That’s where we feel most at home,” Elizabeth says. Their latest record, “Welcome Home, Bon Voyage” on Eleven Records, was recorded live and aptly showcases the energy and verve of their shows. You will be completely unable to hold still when they perform. They’ve gone from speakeasies to festival stages for good reason. Their energy seems impossible to contain in smaller venues. They’ve toured the world and we’re thrilled to have them make a stop in the mountains.
Sheridan Opera House
The Sheridan Opera House is an intimate 238-seat theater listed on the National Register of Historic Places and home to the Sheridan Arts Foundation. This historic landmark, referred to as both “Telluride’s Living Room” and “The Crown Jewel of Telluride,” has become a non-profit venue benefiting a number of local charitable organizations, community endeavors, small businesses as well as Boys and Girls Clubs of America.