An Evening with Leo Kottke
July 20, 2008 (Sun)
Showtime: 8:00pm
Doors and Box Office: 7:30pm

Tickets:
$40 Reserved Seating

Tickets are available at the Sheridan Opera House Box Office (Mon-Fri/10-4pm), by phone at 970.728.6363 or at www.TellurideTicket.com.

For more information, call 970.728.6363 or visit:
www.SheridanOperaHouse.com and www.leokottke.com

The guitar virtuoso returns to the Sheridan Opera House!

Leo Kottke, who has been referred to as "quite possibly the greatest guitarist on earth," will give a special performance at the historic Sheridan Opera House in July!

Kottke's unique style of music draws on blues, jazz, and folk music influences. Growing up in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Kottke played trombone and violin before moving to the guitar. A mishap with a firecracker permanently damaged his hearing in one ear, a condition that would be exacerbated during firing practice during his service in the Navy. After receiving his discharge, Kottke attended St. Cloud State University in central Minnesota where he was known for skipping class and instead going to the auditorium and playing his guitar for hours on end!

Kottke has collaborated on his records with his mentor John Fahey, as well as with Chet Atkins, Lyle Lovett, Margo Timmins, and Rickie Lee Jones. He is also a frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion.

The Sheridan Opera House is pleased to welcome Leo Kottke back to Telluride!