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 (look for a “P” after their name).
Looking for local music instruction? Many of our performers are also instructors, so look for an “I” next to their name.
Kurt Astor (P)
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.
Ceruleus (P)
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
Audrey Eldridge (P)
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 (P)
Original modern folk songs and ballads.
281-734-0954
markgillick1@gmail.com
http://www.markgillicksongs.com
The Mars McClanes (P)
Lawrence Shiroma (P,I)
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
Silvering Sage (P)
A “Fellowship of the Strings”, the Silvering Sage combo plays acoustic Americana music (blues, folk, gospel, singer-songwriter, island, etc). Tim Langness, Ned Byrd and Mike Burns have been together over 17 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 (P)
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
David Boyd (P)
David Michael Boyd performs solo acoustic shows featuring three to eight guitars, all with interesting life stories and diverse voices! Solo and with his 5-piece band, Blues Behind Bars, David performs regularly in correctional facilities and writes songs with inmates. This material is a significant part of both solo and band performances!
970-402-1822
davidmichaelboyd@gmail.com
http://davidmichaelboyd.com
Annette Conlon (P)
Annette Conlon is an acoustic folk singer/songwriter, who along with her husband Doug Conlon, creates memorable and intimate live music experiences.
213-344-7926
Front Range Highway (P)
Energetic bluegrass, country and folk with guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, fiddle, and bass. Group harmonies.
719-623-9366 ucmanr@gmail.com
Grapefruit Moon (P)
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.
Philip Jeffrey (P)
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
Greg Schochet (P,I)
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
John Swayne (P)
Singer/songwriter
719-440-7601
jubaljake@gmail.com
http://soundcloud.com/john-swayne