What we’re about
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 25 years ago, several local musicians formed our non-profit organization to actively foster traditional, roots music and to provide a supportive audience for acoustic musicians at all levels. Today, The Black Rose is the home of acoustic music in the Pikes Peak Region.
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.
We offer concerts, jams and a music school. Most events posted on Meetup are our acoustic jams.
Bob Ucman
704-904-9966
ucmanr@gmail.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 3rd Monday Festival Bluegrass JamBeth El Mennonite Church, Colorado Springs, CO
REMINDER: The Festival Bluegrass jams are now held on the FIRST and THIRD MONDAY'S of each month at Beth-el Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive. Join us for a Bluegrass Jam this Monday evening 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Robin B. is the Jam Leader this week. Bluegrass songbooks will be available to use for the evening, but we are emphasizing typical festival jam etiquette, where people are looking at each other and lightly using books.
Some details about Beth-El Mennonite Church (which we greatly appreciate hosting us):
- Beth-El Mennonite Church is on the east side of Union, and is best approached from Austin Bluffs Parkway, then turn north onto Union and right onto Ranch Dr. in a little less than a mile. Take an immediate right into the church driveway. Aerial view here, click the photo of Beth-El for a google map.
- Parking is free.
- Access to the building is through the Back Door (South Side). The Main Doors will not be open.
- The room for the jam is room 16, which is along the hallway after you enter.
- We'll have our usual donation bucket, with donations going to cover our rental cost and supporting other Black Rose activities.
Hope to see you there!
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!
- 3rd Monday Gypsy Swing Jam4625 Ranch Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
We love the swing of our Gypsy Swing Jam, and the next one is the 3rd Monday of the month at Beth-El Mennonite Church. The jam will be Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Beth-El Mennonite Church is at 4625 Ranch Dr. Bill Leake is our jam leader.
Some details about Beth-El Mennonite Church (which we greatly appreciate hosting us):
- Beth-El Mennonite Church is on the east side of Union, and is best approached from Austin Bluffs Parkway, then turn north onto Union and right onto Ranch Dr. in a little less than a mile. Take an immediate right into the church driveway. Aerial view here, click the photo of Beth-El for a google map.
- Parking is free.
- Access to the building is through the Back Door (South Side). The Main Doors will not be open.
- The room for the jam is room 10, which is at the end of the back hallway on the right.
- We'll have our usual donation bucket, with donations going to cover our rental cost and supporting other Black Rose activities.
- We may ask you to sign in when you arrive.
Your Jambassadors,
Michael & JDP.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!
- Pre-Concert Jam 2025 AUGUST 22Needs location
Our next Pre-Concert Jam is coming up this Friday AUGUST 22nd, at the Black Forest Community Center. The jam starts at 5:00 PM and will wrap up around 6:30 PM. The jam will be held outdoors in the shade of the east side. Of course, weather could be a factor, so be prepared. If weather does not permit playing outdoors, we will cancel the jam (or quit early, as necessary).
The “format” will be what we call “festival style,” meaning chords and the chorus for each song are communicated orally and visually by the song leader without using written music. We had a good turnout at our last concert, and everyone had a great time. Come out and join us this week.
Our featured act for the show is BRITTANY JEAN. For more information about the show, CLICK HERE. (Note: the jam is free but the show is not.)
It should be a fun evening. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Your Jambassadors,
Michael & JD
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!Your Jambassadors,
Michael & JD - Brittany Jean in ConcertBlack Forest Community Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Singer, songwriter, and storyteller, Brittany Jean is based in the Pacific Northwest, currently living in a little apple town on the Columbia River in Washington.
Her music has taken her across the country many times—opening for Three Dog Night’s sold out show in New York City, playing the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival in North Carolina, The Pearl Theater in Idaho and the Fishstock Series in Wisconsin, appearing on the Virginia Dreams and Inland Sessions television shows, touring Vancouver Island… to name a few adventures!
Brittany has released six studio albums and one EP—all recorded at Hilltop Recording Studios in Nashville. (And the next album is underway, set to release in 2025!) Thankful for where music has taken her thus far, Brittany Jean is looking forward to where the road will take her next, new songs yet to be written, fellow wanderers and storytellers to meet, and the adventures to be had along the way… Brittany is so looking forward to her return to The Black Rose Acoustic Society.
Recent Honors: “Call Me North” - Finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (2023), “Dear Mr. Green” - Finalist in the International Acoustic Music Awards (2024), “Golden Hour” Music Video - Featured on “Country Fix” television show in Nashville (2024).
Website: https://www.bjeanmusic.com
Opening Acts: Hakken Krax Howl, d'Lovelies Trio
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!).
No advance ticket sales. Admission is only at the door.
