Black Rose Acoustic Society

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Colorado Springs, CO, US

470 members · Public group

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 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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Thu, Jan 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM MST
1st Thursday Fiddle Tunes
730 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO, US
NOTE: THE NEWEST VERSION OF THE FIDDLE TUNES SONGBOOK IS V7.0. IF YOU HAVENT DONE SO, we suggest that you download it before the next jam.

Fiddle Tunes Jam Thursday from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at All Souls Unitarian Church! Danna M. and Bill S. are our jam leaders.

Some details about All Souls Church (which we greatly appreciate hosting us):
- Also, we'll have our usual Agbook from our Black Rose Jams songbooks page (look for Fiddle Tunes Jam songbook). This webpage has songbooks for other jams as well.
If you need a list of likely songs to be selected, here you go:
- Angeline the Baker
- Ashokan Farewell
- Arkansas Traveler
- Bill Cheatham
- Cherokee Shuffle
- Devil's Dream
- Flowers of Edinburgh
- June Apple
- Liberty
- Lover's Waltz
- Old Joe Clark
- Ragtime Annie
- Red Haired Boy
- Red Wing
- Salt Creek
- St. Anne's Reel
- Tennessee Waltz
- Whiskey Before Breakfast
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.
- We may ask that you sign-in when you arrive at the jam.
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
Mon, Jan 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM MST
1st Monday Pop and Rock Jam
4625 Ranch Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, US
Our Monday Pop and Rock Jam is coming up this coming Monday at Beth-El Mennonite Church at 4625 Ranch Dr. Note the time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Gil B. is our jam leader. We'll be using Ultimate Guitar to source a suggested song list, see our Black Rose Pop & Rock Jamlist .

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, 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.
- We may ask that you sign-in when you arrive at the jam.
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!
1 attendee
Mon, Jan 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM MST
1st Monday Festival Bluegrass Jam
Beth El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, US
The Festival Bluegrass jams are held on the FIRST and THIRD MONDAY 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 our Jam Leader. Sheet music is allowable, if absolutely necessary, but we are emphasizing typical festival jam etiquette, where people are looking at each other and not books as much as possible.
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.
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!
1 attendee
Thu, Jan 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM MST
2nd Thursday Select Handpicked Jam - BOB DYLAN SONGS
Beth El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, US
This month we'll be picking on Bob Dylan songs. Dylan has enough material to justify having a monthly Jam just for him but select a couple of your favorites to share in the fun this month. Bring your own or select from either the UG playlist or the Songbook (links below). Binders with hard copies of most of the songs will be available at the Jam.
1. Dylan UG playlist
· Dylan Songbook BlackRose
Jam Host will be Mike Burns.

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!
1 attendee