Black Rose Acoustic Society

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Colorado Springs, CO, US

About us

WELCOME TO THE BLACK ROSE ACOUSTIC SOCIETY
Ask about acoustic music in the Colorado Springs area, and folks will undoubtedly mention The Black Rose Acoustic Society. Over 30 years ago, several local musicians formed our non-profit organization to actively foster music played on traditional, acoustic instruments and to provide a supportive audience for traditional musicians at all levels. Today, The Black Rose is the home of handmade acoustic music in the Pikes Peak Region.

CONCERTS
Twice each month, on second and fourth Fridays, we hold concerts at the Black Forest Community Center just north of Colorado Springs. On these evenings, fans gather to hear wonderful music and to experience the heart-warming ambiance of this intimate, great-sounding, log building.

Outstanding national and regional musicians regularly grace our stages as feature acts. Our open-stage format also encourages performers at all levels, by providing friendly, supportive audiences in one of the top venues of the region.

Guest musicians rave about our attentive, appreciative audiences. Offer a great tune or a tasty break well played, and you just might experience the "Black Rose Stomp", during which the old, oak floor shakes with a rousing, sustained roar of approval.

JAMS
Most of our Meetup events are music jams. Making music with others is one of life’s simplest and truest joys. If you sing, play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, dulcimer, dobro, harmonica, or any other acoustic instrument, or just want to listen, join us for music jams in a variety of different genres. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced.

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2nd Thursday Select Handpicked Jam - MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER
Thu, Mar 12 · 6:30 PM MDT
Beth El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, US
This March we will be “Marching to a Different Drummer” – No march music (i.e. 4/4 time) in March (ironic?). Only Waltz Time Tunes! (6/8 tunes will also work!) Bring your own song or select from the UG playlist (link below). Binders with hard copies of most of the songs will be available at the Jam.
BR March " Waltz" Jam
Jam Host will be Mike Burns (bringing 3-leaf shamrock cookies).

NOTICE!!! LOCATION FOR 2ND THURSDAY JAMS IS BETH-EL MENNONITE CHURCH.

Some details about the location and time of the jam:
- The jam is held at Beth-El Mennonite Church (which we greatly appreciate hosting us). All jams are held at 6:30-8:30 P.M. on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except on certain holidays).
- Beth-El Mennonite Church is located at 4625 Ranch Road, which is on the east side of Union, and is best approached from Austin Bluffs Parkway, turn north on Union and then less than a mile to the church (on the east side of Union). Aerial view here, click the photo of Beth-El for a google map.
- Parking is free.
- Access to the building is through the side door (South Side). The main doors will not be open.
- The room for the jam is room 10. It is near the South door where you will enter.
- Also, we'll have our usual donation bucket, with donations going to cover our rental cost at this site and then supporting other Black Rose activities.
Your Jambassadors,
Michael & JD

P.S. Other jam details, consistent for all our Black Rose jams:
- Please be careful to note the jam location and time. Check our jam page for the latest schedule. Check our locations page for aerial maps, with links to Google Maps.
- Most jam formats have songbooks available to download from our website.
P.P.S. Are you wondering if you should be a Black Rose member if you only come to Black Rose jams and not the Friday concerts? (Members get a great discount at concerts!) If your finances are tight, we appreciate your monetary donations at the jams you attend. On the other hand, if you want to provide steady and continuous support of all our community-focused events, consider our sustaining membership option (see https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/membership) And thank you, however you choose to support the Black Rose!
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Avourneen in Concert
Fri, Mar 13 · 7:00 PM MDT
Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, CO, US
Join The Black Rose Acoustic Society on March 13, 2026, for Avourneen!

Avourneen is an ensemble out of Denver, Colorado, specializing in traditional Irish, Scottish, and Celtic folk music. After playing across the American West for a decade, the band has distinguished itself as one of the most innovative and popular Celtic acts in the region, having played high-profile festivals in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, New Mexico and Nevada.

Opening Acts: Barry and Michelle Patterson, Malcolm McKinley and Serine Dunne

Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. with two opening acts. $15 general admission, $8 members and students with ID; free for ages 12 and younger (become a member before or at the show and start saving right away!).
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Hootenanny Jam Session, every 2nd Saturday
Sat, Mar 14 · 10:00 AM MDT
Treehouse Cafe COS, 5965 N Academy Blvd Suite 203, Colorado Springs, CO, US
Join us for a Hootenanny jam at the Treehouse Cafe! This twice-monthly jam is the Black Rose's next evolution of the jams we've had at the Treehouse Cafe location on Saturday mornings (2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month) at 10:00 A.M. It replaces the ABAJS jam, which had inconsistent attendance.

NOTE WELL: WE HAVE A NEW HOOTENANNY SONGBOOK -- This new songbook (Version 1.0 February 2026) is designed to be USER FRIENDLY. The "Rise Up" books will still be available at the jam, but this new book is available online NOW. Eventually, there will be printed copies in binders available, but for now IT IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE. We strongly suggest that you download it, either for use on a digital device or PRINT IT OUT. There are 77 songs in EASY TO FOLLOW FORMAT. Please have it available at this and all the following jams. To download the songbook, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK: Hootenanny+Songbook+(Version+1).pdf

What is a hootenanny? A hootenanny in the 60s was a folk music jam, with some songs aimed at promoting civil rights and ending the war. Today, our hootenanny continues the folk music tradition, with a nod to promoting people's rights and freedoms. A good hootenanny song might give understanding to an issue or a situation or a people. It might promote a cause or it might give hope to the oppressed. There is lots of singing, and an emphasis on fun.

If that resonates, come join us!
JD & Michael

P.S. Some notes on the Treehouse Cafe:
- Address is 5965 North Academy, just north of Vickers and Academy.
- Jams are from 10am to noon.
- There may be a donation (tip) bucket. Tips go to the Treehouse Cafe in gratitude for their hosting.
- Please support the Treehouse Cafe by buying food or drink, or just putting some cash in the tip jar.
- Other cafe guests will be present in the room, and as such, we'll be considerate of other customers needs.
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Country Jam 2nd Saturday of Each Month
Sat, Mar 14 · 10:00 AM MDT
Calvary United Methodist Church, 4210 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO, US
NOTE WELL: Our Country Jam is on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10AM, at Calvary United Methodist Church. The jam is being led by Doug K. with help from JD. They have a song book for download at Country+Jam+Version+6.0+-Jan-2026.pdf

NOTE: The CURRENT VERSION of our SONGBOOK is
Version 6.0 - JAN 2026. Be sure to have the current version before the next jam.

We want the song book to reflect the preferences of our jam members. So, attendees are encouraged to bring in one or two favorite country songs, printed on a single sheet with chords that they would like included in the expanding book and hopefully lead at the inaugural jam. Bring at least 10 copies.

Some details about our Country Jam at Calvary United Methodist Church:
- Jams are from !0:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. the 2nd Saturday of each month.
- The jam is at Calvary United Methodist Church on Austin Bluffs just east of Academy. Address: 4210 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- Parking is free.
- You may want to bring a music stand and a friend!
- We ask for a donation at the time of the jam to pay Calvary Church for the use of their room. If you want to support the Black Rose, consider a membership renewal or extension.
- Enter the church through the main front door. Our jam room is on the first floor. Walk straight ahead after you enter the door. It is a large room with extra space in adjacent rooms to have break-out sessions.
We also have created an interest group for "Country" jams. We highly recommend you review your email preferences by clicking the update your preferences link at the bottom of this email and repick what jam formats emails head to your inbox.

Hope to see you there!
Doug and JD

P.S. Other jam details, consistent for all our Black Rose jams:
- Please be careful to note the jam location and time. Check our jam page for the latest schedule. Check our locations page for aerial maps, with links to Google Maps.
- Most jam formats have songbooks available to download from our website.
P.P.S. Are you wondering if you should be a Black Rose member if you only come to Black Rose jams and not the Friday concerts? (Members get a great discount at concerts!) If your finances are tight, we appreciate your monetary donations at the jams you attend. On the other hand, if you want to provide steady and continuous support of all our community-focused events, consider our sustaining membership option (see https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/membership) And thank you, however you choose to support the Black Rose!
3 attendees