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Well....I guess that makes sense. #2025recap #musicrecap
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Well....I guess that makes sense. #2025recap #musicrecap
Quick preview of the merch from the current Flecktones Jingle All the Way Tour.
T-shirts, posters, and records, as expected, but also wrapping paper, cookie cutters and ornaments!
Just about 2 weeks left of the tour, don't miss out!
Dates and setlists here: archivesincowtown.org/yearspec.php...
T-shirts, posters, and records, as expected, but also wrapping paper, cookie cutters and ornaments!
Just about 2 weeks left of the tour, don't miss out!
Dates and setlists here: archivesincowtown.org/yearspec.php...
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Quick preview of the merch from the current Flecktones Jingle All the Way Tour.
T-shirts, posters, and records, as expected, but also wrapping paper, cookie cutters and ornaments!
Just about 2 weeks left of the tour, don't miss out!
Dates and setlists here: archivesincowtown.org/yearspec.php...
T-shirts, posters, and records, as expected, but also wrapping paper, cookie cutters and ornaments!
Just about 2 weeks left of the tour, don't miss out!
Dates and setlists here: archivesincowtown.org/yearspec.php...
Update, now we have the full set from the Feb 1st, 1992 show in Memphis! Check it out here: archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
It includes the first performance of Nemo's Dream, plus an unreleased tune called Amberjack and a rare Flecktones performance of Blue Spruce.
It includes the first performance of Nemo's Dream, plus an unreleased tune called Amberjack and a rare Flecktones performance of Blue Spruce.
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Update, now we have the full set from the Feb 1st, 1992 show in Memphis! Check it out here: archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
It includes the first performance of Nemo's Dream, plus an unreleased tune called Amberjack and a rare Flecktones performance of Blue Spruce.
It includes the first performance of Nemo's Dream, plus an unreleased tune called Amberjack and a rare Flecktones performance of Blue Spruce.
We were able to add 3 25+ year old Flecktones setlists thanks to a few recent recordings that have surfaced.
Feb 1, 1992 @ Omni Theater in Memphis
Sep 13, 1998 @ Ziggy's in NC
Oct 30, 1999 @ Taft Theater in Cincinnati
Check out all the details over at archivesincowtown.org
Thanks to the tapers!
Feb 1, 1992 @ Omni Theater in Memphis
Sep 13, 1998 @ Ziggy's in NC
Oct 30, 1999 @ Taft Theater in Cincinnati
Check out all the details over at archivesincowtown.org
Thanks to the tapers!
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We were able to add 3 25+ year old Flecktones setlists thanks to a few recent recordings that have surfaced.
Feb 1, 1992 @ Omni Theater in Memphis
Sep 13, 1998 @ Ziggy's in NC
Oct 30, 1999 @ Taft Theater in Cincinnati
Check out all the details over at archivesincowtown.org
Thanks to the tapers!
Feb 1, 1992 @ Omni Theater in Memphis
Sep 13, 1998 @ Ziggy's in NC
Oct 30, 1999 @ Taft Theater in Cincinnati
Check out all the details over at archivesincowtown.org
Thanks to the tapers!
The Flecktones tour starts TONIGHT at the Ryman in Nashville.
Unfortunately Howard Levy had to drop out for medical reasons, but the tour will go on with Béla, the Wootens, Jeff Coffin, and Alash. Plus Sierra Hull will now be joining them on select dates!
Tickets for some shows still available!
Unfortunately Howard Levy had to drop out for medical reasons, but the tour will go on with Béla, the Wootens, Jeff Coffin, and Alash. Plus Sierra Hull will now be joining them on select dates!
Tickets for some shows still available!
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Flecktones tour starts TONIGHT at the Ryman in Nashville.
Unfortunately Howard Levy had to drop out for medical reasons, but the tour will go on with Béla, the Wootens, Jeff Coffin, and Alash. Plus Sierra Hull will now be joining them on select dates!
Tickets for some shows still available!
Unfortunately Howard Levy had to drop out for medical reasons, but the tour will go on with Béla, the Wootens, Jeff Coffin, and Alash. Plus Sierra Hull will now be joining them on select dates!
Tickets for some shows still available!
Béla Fleck and BEATrio are up for a Grammy this year for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album!
This marks Béla's 46th nomination overall, across 21 different categories.
This is also the 12th nomination for BEATrio drummer Antonio Sánchez and the first for harpist Edmar Castañeda.
This marks Béla's 46th nomination overall, across 21 different categories.
This is also the 12th nomination for BEATrio drummer Antonio Sánchez and the first for harpist Edmar Castañeda.
November 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Béla Fleck and BEATrio are up for a Grammy this year for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album!
This marks Béla's 46th nomination overall, across 21 different categories.
This is also the 12th nomination for BEATrio drummer Antonio Sánchez and the first for harpist Edmar Castañeda.
This marks Béla's 46th nomination overall, across 21 different categories.
This is also the 12th nomination for BEATrio drummer Antonio Sánchez and the first for harpist Edmar Castañeda.
The Acoustic Trio returns! Last week Béla Fleck joined Casey Driessen and Bryan Sutton in Chattanooga for an Evening Social.
Let us know if you have any setlist details or other artifacts/recordings from the show!
Here are stats from their only tour in 2005: archivesincowtown.org/allyrsongs.p...
Let us know if you have any setlist details or other artifacts/recordings from the show!
Here are stats from their only tour in 2005: archivesincowtown.org/allyrsongs.p...
September 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The Acoustic Trio returns! Last week Béla Fleck joined Casey Driessen and Bryan Sutton in Chattanooga for an Evening Social.
Let us know if you have any setlist details or other artifacts/recordings from the show!
Here are stats from their only tour in 2005: archivesincowtown.org/allyrsongs.p...
Let us know if you have any setlist details or other artifacts/recordings from the show!
Here are stats from their only tour in 2005: archivesincowtown.org/allyrsongs.p...
During the last half of the trio era ('95 and '96) they had people rotating in and out of the 4th spot. Paul was the most frequent, guesting on over 120 shows during that time. Sam Bush was second most with close to 90 shows.
Jeff secured the spot almost exclusively in '97 (save 5 shows in April).
Jeff secured the spot almost exclusively in '97 (save 5 shows in April).
September 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
During the last half of the trio era ('95 and '96) they had people rotating in and out of the 4th spot. Paul was the most frequent, guesting on over 120 shows during that time. Sam Bush was second most with close to 90 shows.
Jeff secured the spot almost exclusively in '97 (save 5 shows in April).
Jeff secured the spot almost exclusively in '97 (save 5 shows in April).
A previously uncirculated Flecktones recording from 1996 was just added to archive.org allowing us to fill in a missing 29 year old set from the trio era with guest Mike Marshall!
Check out the setlist here: archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
And the recording here: archive.org/details/bfft...
Check out the setlist here: archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
And the recording here: archive.org/details/bfft...
September 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A previously uncirculated Flecktones recording from 1996 was just added to archive.org allowing us to fill in a missing 29 year old set from the trio era with guest Mike Marshall!
Check out the setlist here: archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
And the recording here: archive.org/details/bfft...
Check out the setlist here: archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
And the recording here: archive.org/details/bfft...
Stats from Bela Fleck & The Flecktones' west coast tour. 10 shows in 8 cities in 9 nights.
Most played songs: Mars Needs Women, Blu-Bop, Sunset Road, & Sinister Minister
Top opener: Frontiers
Top closer: Sinister Minister
Top encore: Hippo
Check out all the sets & stats at archivesincowtown.org!
Most played songs: Mars Needs Women, Blu-Bop, Sunset Road, & Sinister Minister
Top opener: Frontiers
Top closer: Sinister Minister
Top encore: Hippo
Check out all the sets & stats at archivesincowtown.org!
September 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Stats from Bela Fleck & The Flecktones' west coast tour. 10 shows in 8 cities in 9 nights.
Most played songs: Mars Needs Women, Blu-Bop, Sunset Road, & Sinister Minister
Top opener: Frontiers
Top closer: Sinister Minister
Top encore: Hippo
Check out all the sets & stats at archivesincowtown.org!
Most played songs: Mars Needs Women, Blu-Bop, Sunset Road, & Sinister Minister
Top opener: Frontiers
Top closer: Sinister Minister
Top encore: Hippo
Check out all the sets & stats at archivesincowtown.org!
Flecktones west coast tour is off and running! Not much set variation for this short tour so far, but that should change with tonight’s show opening for Dave Matthews Band and the final 2 nights which will have 2 shows each night.
Checkout archivesincowtown.org for all of the sets from this tour!
Checkout archivesincowtown.org for all of the sets from this tour!
August 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Flecktones west coast tour is off and running! Not much set variation for this short tour so far, but that should change with tonight’s show opening for Dave Matthews Band and the final 2 nights which will have 2 shows each night.
Checkout archivesincowtown.org for all of the sets from this tour!
Checkout archivesincowtown.org for all of the sets from this tour!
Flecktones tonight in Eugene! Some old school swag at the merch stand.
August 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Flecktones tonight in Eugene! Some old school swag at the merch stand.
Beautiful banjo. Sounds great on Subterfuge.
June 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Beautiful banjo. Sounds great on Subterfuge.
Full 2025 #telluride House Band setlist:
Future Man
Natchez Trace
Boogie On Reggae Woman
Poor Richard's Blues
Bass Balls
Home from the Forest
Train on the Island*
High Road*
I've Endured*
Things in Life*
My Rag
Slopes
I Know You Rider
* w/ Tim O'Brien
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Future Man
Natchez Trace
Boogie On Reggae Woman
Poor Richard's Blues
Bass Balls
Home from the Forest
Train on the Island*
High Road*
I've Endured*
Things in Life*
My Rag
Slopes
I Know You Rider
* w/ Tim O'Brien
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June 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Full 2025 #telluride House Band setlist:
Future Man
Natchez Trace
Boogie On Reggae Woman
Poor Richard's Blues
Bass Balls
Home from the Forest
Train on the Island*
High Road*
I've Endured*
Things in Life*
My Rag
Slopes
I Know You Rider
* w/ Tim O'Brien
archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
Future Man
Natchez Trace
Boogie On Reggae Woman
Poor Richard's Blues
Bass Balls
Home from the Forest
Train on the Island*
High Road*
I've Endured*
Things in Life*
My Rag
Slopes
I Know You Rider
* w/ Tim O'Brien
archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
Another Strength in Numbers tune: Slopes
June 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Another Strength in Numbers tune: Slopes
Now Tim O'Brien getting in on the fun with Train on the Island.
June 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Now Tim O'Brien getting in on the fun with Train on the Island.
Now some Stevie Wonder: Boogie On Raggae Woman
June 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Now some Stevie Wonder: Boogie On Raggae Woman
Kicking it off with an old school tune from the Strength in Numbers days! Future Man.
June 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Kicking it off with an old school tune from the Strength in Numbers days! Future Man.
In honor of #telluride which sees frequent Béla Fleck guest spots, we've added more than 40 new shows with Béla guesting including setlists for most of them.
Heavy focus on guest spots with Sam Bush, Bruce Hornsby, and Billy Strings.
Check it out here: archivesincowtown.org/allartinfo.p...
Heavy focus on guest spots with Sam Bush, Bruce Hornsby, and Billy Strings.
Check it out here: archivesincowtown.org/allartinfo.p...
June 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In honor of #telluride which sees frequent Béla Fleck guest spots, we've added more than 40 new shows with Béla guesting including setlists for most of them.
Heavy focus on guest spots with Sam Bush, Bruce Hornsby, and Billy Strings.
Check it out here: archivesincowtown.org/allartinfo.p...
Heavy focus on guest spots with Sam Bush, Bruce Hornsby, and Billy Strings.
Check it out here: archivesincowtown.org/allartinfo.p...
One more tune with Béla: Blue Ridge Mountain Sky.
June 22, 2025 at 5:26 AM
One more tune with Béla: Blue Ridge Mountain Sky.
Béla back out for another tune, this time he brought @sambushband.bsky.social with him.
June 22, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Béla back out for another tune, this time he brought @sambushband.bsky.social with him.
And now Béla joins the Toy Factory Project for Marshal Tucker Band's This Ol' Cowboy. #telluride
June 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM
And now Béla joins the Toy Factory Project for Marshal Tucker Band's This Ol' Cowboy. #telluride
Béla & Noam Pikleny guesting with @sambushband.bsky.social at #telluride on the bluegrass classic Remington Ride.
Banjo triple threat! 🪕🪕🪕
Banjo triple threat! 🪕🪕🪕
June 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Béla & Noam Pikleny guesting with @sambushband.bsky.social at #telluride on the bluegrass classic Remington Ride.
Banjo triple threat! 🪕🪕🪕
Banjo triple threat! 🪕🪕🪕
Fantastic set by Béla Fleck, Edmar Casteňada, & Antonio Sánchez at #telluride. #BEATrio.
Archipelago
Pellucidar
Cloak & Dagger
Kaleidoscopes
Whispers of Resilience
Walnut & Western
Hooligan Harbor
Touch & Go
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Catch Béla w/the House Band tomorrow at 5pm MT!
Archipelago
Pellucidar
Cloak & Dagger
Kaleidoscopes
Whispers of Resilience
Walnut & Western
Hooligan Harbor
Touch & Go
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Catch Béla w/the House Band tomorrow at 5pm MT!
June 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Fantastic set by Béla Fleck, Edmar Casteňada, & Antonio Sánchez at #telluride. #BEATrio.
Archipelago
Pellucidar
Cloak & Dagger
Kaleidoscopes
Whispers of Resilience
Walnut & Western
Hooligan Harbor
Touch & Go
archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
Catch Béla w/the House Band tomorrow at 5pm MT!
Archipelago
Pellucidar
Cloak & Dagger
Kaleidoscopes
Whispers of Resilience
Walnut & Western
Hooligan Harbor
Touch & Go
archivesincowtown.org/showinfo.php...
Catch Béla w/the House Band tomorrow at 5pm MT!
Finishing off the set with Touch & Go
June 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Finishing off the set with Touch & Go