Old Settlers Approach

Driving through Texas. Health Care debate rages in the front, phone calls and business in the back. I'm in the middle, happily avoiding both on my birthday. Fitting that Festival Season arrived today, I need the boost. Last night was a blast in Houston, The Continental is... hard to describe. Texas in general has a distinct feel, a unique rhythm and we're easily falling into it. We'll be seeing a mess of great bands this weekend at Austin's Old Settlers Festival, our boy Samson Grisman debuts with Bearfoot, still in transition after the departure of two members.

The sandals are on, the sun's out and the road is unfurling on the way to a Festival. Life is good.

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Set to Launch

Waiting at the Bush Airport in Houston, White Torpedo should b arriving momentarily. Things That Fly Release Tour began for the other six yesterday when they crawled in the van, but tonight marks the first night of the tour. This should be interesting:


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The Opry

This Friday the Dusters appear on the world famous, historic Grand Ole Opry. Hear (it streams live on wsm.com) seventh Stringduster Alan Bartram crush bass while Travis sits nursing an ACL replacement at an undisclosed location.


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LA Bluegrass Situation

Ed Helm's Bluegrass Situation was in full swing well before we arrived Monday. Late nights and epic jams were standard so we easily slipped into the scene. A long set punctuated by a sit-in that included Punch Brothers Noam and Critter, Sara and Sean Watkins and Ed Helms was only the start of a long night. After the show the Watkins held court in the Little Room at the Largo. Benmont Tench (Heartbreakers) played piano all night, Jackson Browne flowed in and out of the music and Gillian Welch and David Rawlins blew minds. The Dusters got in on some of the music too but it was our Friday, so we were in leisure mode.


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Rock on Cali

Lake Tahoe:






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Cali

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Spring Break?

The Dusters have been off the road for almost two weeks now, so it's been pretty quiet around here (the website).  That will all change this Wednesday when we resume our Ski Tour 2010.  First week in Cali, second week in CO seems like an ideal way to spend the latter half of March.

Things That Fly is on the way.  April 15 we launch our massive CD Release Tour and April 20th Things That Fly hits shelves.  Panda made a video:


 Curious what it was like in the making?  Watch this:



That ought to keep you busy until the Dusters land near you.  And we will, no matter where you are, we'll be coming close this summer so keep an eye on the Tour Dates page of the website and sign up on the mailing list so you don't miss a thing.