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Durango Blues Train

Durango Blues Train | August

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The Durango Blues Train is a one-of-a-kind musical ride through the heart of the San Juan Mountains. It’s a live blues festival that takes place on a scenic narrow-gauge railroad in one of the most beautiful locations in Colorado.

The trip takes about 3.5 hours and ends where it begins at the Durango Railroad Depot. It departs Durango three times in August, with the same lineup each night. This year the dates are from Thursday to Saturday, August 24th – 26th, 2023.

Our Experience on the Durango Blues Train

Durango Blues Train Car 1
Car #1 had a band!

There were six bands that played when we rode on Saturday night in May. It was easily one of the best events I’ve ever attended in Colorado. The sold-out train was far less crowded than anticipated, as there was plenty of room to navigate between the cars to find your favorite tunes.

Beer was reasonably priced at $4 per can, but there wasn’t much to grub on, so eat before you ride. There are a few cars without music, so you can rest if you need to escape the noise for a minute.

While the locomotive turns around at Rockwood, the halfway point, you can get off the train for 15-20 minutes. The May lineup included Dragondeer, Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band with Erica Brown and MJ, Cary Morin, Grant Sabin, Mark “Porkchop” Holder, and A.J. Fullerton featuring Big John Shrader.

Durango Blues Train Depot
Boarding the Durango Blues Train.
Durango Blues Train
Looking back towards Durango.
Animas River Colorado
Animas River.
Durango Blues Train Animas River Trees
The route heads north.
Durango Blues Train Park
Local park.
Durango Blues Train Dragondeer
Jammin’ on the blues train.
Durango Blues Train Stop
Unexpected stop.
Durango Blues Train Steam Locomotive
And we’re moving again…
Durango Blues Train Selfie
Quick selfie.
Durango Colorado Tennis Court Statues
Statues play tennis.
Durango Blues Train Honeyville
Honeyville.
Durango Blues Train Seats
Exploring the rest of the train.
Durango Blues Train Christmas Lights
Seating is open after the train takes off.
Durango Blues Train Guitar Player
Guitar player.
Durango Blues Train Musician
Another artists performs.
Durango Blues Train Dragondeer Band
Dragondeer performs.
Durango Blues Train Souvenirs
Souvenirs for sale.
Durango Blues Train Bartender
Bartender.
Durango Blues Train Steam Engine
Chuggin’ along.
Durango Blues Train Artist Singing
Singing!
Durango Blues Train Turnaround Point
Scheduled turnaround point.
Durango Blues Train Rockwood
Rockwood stop.
Durango Blues Train Railroad Tracks
The last car.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Locomotive
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Locomotive.
Durango Blues Train Neon Lights
The bands jam on.
Durango Blues Train Dragondeer
Dragondeer closing out the night.
Durango Blues Train
Until next time.

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Address: 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Phone: 970-728-8037

Date: Thursday – Saturday | August 24 – 26, 2023

Website: durangobluestrain.com

 

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