By Cara Pallone

For 50 years, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has been bringing its American roots music to stages across the globe, including in Telluride. And on Friday, the band will return to the valley and will grace the stage at Club Red at the Telluride Conference Center. KOTO News spoke with Jeff Hanna, a founding member of the band, about how he never intended to be a musician, what it’s like touring with his son, and the secret to the band’s enduring success…

That was Jeff Hanna with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which will take the stage at Club Red this Friday, July 26th. Doors are at 7:30. For tickets and more info, go to clubredtelluride.com.