About Telluride Strings

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Telluride Strings has become a trusted name in the San Juan Mountains for elegant, soulful live music — from spine-tingling ceremony performances to lively cocktail hours and unforgettable receptions. Our ensembles are made up of hand-picked, professional musicians who bring a world-class level of artistry, warmth, and professionalism to every performance.

The String Quartet & Trio

Our String Quartet and String Trio represent the pinnacle of ceremony music. The sound of cello, viola, and two violins playing together has a power and beauty that can only be described as spine-tingling. It’s the most elegant way to elevate your ceremony — refined, emotional, and timeless. Each performer is a seasoned orchestral musician, chosen for both technical excellence and the ability to play with heart.

The Americana Quartet

For rehearsal dinners and welcome parties, our Americana Quartet sets the perfect Colorado mountain vibe. With fiddle, banjo, upright bass, acoustic guitar, and vocals, the sound is rich, organic, and approachable — the kind of music everyone loves. This ensemble captures the spirit of the Rockies and creates an atmosphere that’s warm, joyful, and unforgettable.

The Classical Guitar & Violin Duo

Our Guitar and Violin Duo is one of our most popular ceremony ensembles. Beautifully balanced and versatile, this pairing can perform everything from traditional wedding classics to your favorite modern songs — even custom requests for walking down the aisle. The sound is intimate, heartfelt, and perfectly suited for mountain weddings.

The Piano & Violin Duo

Elegant and expressive, the Piano and Violin Duo offers a slightly more formal sound that adapts effortlessly to both ceremony and cocktail hour. Like our guitar duo, this ensemble can learn your special requests and create a soundtrack that feels entirely your own.

AltitudeLuxe — Reception Experience

When it’s time to celebrate, AltitudeLuxe takes the stage. This live DJ duo brings a fresh, elevated energy to your reception — blending seamless mixing with live saxophone and jazz flute. Danny and Max move through the crowd with wireless instruments, interacting with guests and bringing the dance floor to life. It’s modern, interactive, and unforgettable — the perfect way to close your wedding day.

Our Promise

At Telluride Strings, we believe live music transforms a celebration into a memory that lasts a lifetime. From ceremony to cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner to reception, every note is delivered with care, passion, and the magic of the mountains we call home.

Elegant. Professional. Unforgettable.
Telluride Strings — the sound of your story.

Donavan Dailey Owner Manager Producer

Guitarist Donavan Dailey is an innovative classical/jazz guitarist, composer, arranger and teacher. He has carved out an interesting niche for a nylon string guitarist.

As a classical guitarist, Donavan holds a degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Middle Tennessee State University. He has studied under Dr. William Yelverton and Roger Hudson and has performed in master classes with  Anna Vidivich, William Kanengaiser and Jason Viuex.

As a Jazz Guitarist Donavan performs with his Jazz trio regularly, bringing together a worldly mix of french gypsy swing, latin Jazz and roaring twenties swing tunes.

Donavan's studies in composition have brought forth many original pieces for solo guitar inspired by travel, culture, and world music.  Over recent years he has pursued his passion for teaching by starting Telluride Music School. Donavan can be found teaching and performing regularly in the Telluride, Colorado area.