Our Performer and Instructor Members
The 'Rose is all about promoting handmade, acoustic music, and we love our performers. If you have an upcoming event at which you'd like to have live music, do yourself a favor and consider a Black Rose Performer Member.
Looking for local music instruction? Many of our performers are also instructors.
Kurt Astor (Performer)
Kurt plays old time country and western music, a little gospel, and some rowdy music that stays family friendly. If Johnny Cash's baritone and old Hank Williams tunes are what you're looking for, Kurt's your man.
Vicente Chavez (Performer)
For over 25 years Vicente has been performing and teaching flamenco guitar. Although a Colorado native, Vicente recieved his training in Jerez, Spain. There he honed his craft under many noted masters of flamenco where he learned how perform solo and how to accompany singers, and dancers. Vicente has performed in Spain, Germany, Canada, the Philippines, Thailand, and throughout the USA.
719-258-7998
Vicenteelroto@gmail.com
Carrie Edwards (Performer)
acoustic blues, country, singer-songwriter
719-246-9648
cedwards331@live.com
Front Range Highway (Performer)
A string band with inspiration from Americana roots music, including a mix of bluegrass, folk, and country blues.
301-752-3281
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566630959535&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Grapefruit Moon (Performer)
Grapefruit Moon is a Manitou Springs-based trio featuring Tom Tritsch and Jane Turnis on acoustic guitars and David Moorefield on bass. Their vocal harmony and crisp guitar work create a fresh sound merging contemporary folk, indie, alt-country, and pop with a tinge of blues.
The Mars McClanes (Performer)
Greg Schochet (Performer/Instructor)
Greg Schochet is a full-time performer, teacher, and producer based on the Front Range of Colorado, fluent in all manner of acoustic and electric styles specializing in bluegrass, western swing, country, and Americana, and the leader of the 5-piece band Little America. A veteran of many teaching camps (including Colorado Roots Camp), Greg has also been a guitar and mandolin teacher at Woodsongs Music, Colorado’s premier acoustic music store, for some 20 years, and is now teaching in Colorado Springs.
720-837-5535
gschochet@gmail.com
http://www.gregschochet.com
Silvering Sage (Performer)
A “Fellowship of the Strings”, Silvering Sage Combo plays Americana music (blues, folk, gospel, singer-songwriter, island, etc). Tim Langness, Ned Byrd and Mike Burns have 25 years doing coffee houses, weddings, private parties, and appearing at the Black Rose, the Canon Rose, and Buffalo Grass; even Sturgis.
719-210-1790
Wirewood Station (Performer)
Wirewood is one of our area's most popular, high-energy bands. From one reviewer: "Award-winning Rocky Mountain Dancegrass. An infectious brew of harmonies and hard-driving instrumentals".
719-660-7459
Ceruleus (Performer)
Ceruleus is an acoustic duo comprised of Bill Needell on guitar and Deb Needell on flute, saxophone, and bass. We perform unique acoustic covers of classic rock and other genres. Our original songs explore love, nature, and philosophy of life.
303-594-9495
deb@wsmg.com
http://ceruleus.com
Annette Conlon (Performer)
Annette Conlon and her husband, Doug Conlon, create an Americana duo that masterfully intertwines elements of folk, rock, and alternative genres. Their original music passionately reflects their commitment to animal welfare and environmental advocacy. They also showcase a varied collection of covers that traverse multiple generations, all anchored by compelling vocals, rich harmonies, and Doug's emotive and intricate guitar artistry.
213-344-7926
Audrey Eldridge (Performer)
aka “Ukulady & Friends.” Ukulady is passionate about demonstrating the versatility of the ukulele, and its ability to capture the essence of almost any musical genre, and she has the vocals to match! Her sets include music from many genres, and sets are rarely the same. Ukulady invites “Friends” (mostly from the Black Rose Acoustic community) to join her in harmonious collaboration.
719-237-9157
ukuladyandfriends@gmail.com
http://www.ukuladyandfriends.com
Mark Gillick (Performer)
Original modern folk songs and ballads.
281-734-0954
markgillick1@gmail.com
http://www.markgillicksongs.com
Philip Jeffrey (Performer)
Philip is a singer/songwriter influenced by the old great country singers. With unwavering honesty, and not afraid to be vulnerable, Philip's melodies and lyrics are sure to tug at your heartstrings.
719-338-0302
jeff@philipjeffreymusic.com
Old No. 1 (Performer)
Old No. 1 plays original tunes and covers rooted in the Texas singer/songwriter tradition.
719-242-5101
sde2018@comcast.net
Lawrence Shiroma (Performer/Instructor)
Lawrence is a solo singer/guitarist performing gospel, folk ballads, and popular songs from the 60s and 70s. He also teaches beginning guitar at Meeker Music.
424) 247-3109
John Swayne (Performer)
Singer/songwriter
719-440-7601
jubaljake@gmail.com
http://soundcloud.com/john-swayne
Ralph Williams (Performer)
I have been performing for over 40 years as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter and moved to the Springs in late 2023 from Houston. I played in an acoustic duo and in various classic rock, country, and Americana bands in and around the Houston area for over 20 years. I play acoustic fingerstyle, electric, slide, resonator, and the 5-string banjo. My musical influences include BB King, Eric Clapton, Doc Watson, Duane Allman, John Hyatt, and Robert Johnson.
503-805-3366