Alison Krauss & Union Station to play Telluride Bluegrass as part of limited 2010 run

Alison Krauss & Union Station will return to the stage in a limited run in 2010, including a highly anticipated stop at Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The long-running contemporary traditional band, which played a key role in the renewed popular interest in bluegrass music, has not toured since 2007.

AKUS will appear with featured sideman, dobroist Jerry Douglas, who will also play with his own band and as a member of the Telluride House Band at the festival. The bookings mark the 12th appearance at Telluride by Krauss, beginning in 1989. Douglas will celebrate his 26th appearance at the festival. The 2010 festival, running June 17-20 at Town Park in Telluride CO, will be the 37th year for the influential roots festival.

Also new to the 2010 lineup since our last update: The Del McCoury Band and Carolina Chocolate Drops. With all the festival's regulars—Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Tim O'Brien, Yonder Mountain and others—already on board, the return of AKUS gives added marquee luster for TBF 2010.