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Birds of Play

  • Black Forest Community Center 12530 Black Forest Road Colorado Springs, CO, 80908 United States (map)

NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES. ADMISSION IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED AT THE DOOR. $15 GENERAL ADMISSION, $8 MEMBERS.

Birds of Play is an Americana Roots quartet based in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Their distinct sound is rooted in and inspired by their connection to the land on which they reside. The band features multi-instrumentalists and songwriters Alex Paul (guitar, upright bass, mandolin and vocals), Eric Shedd (upright Bass, mandolin, guitar and vocals), Anneke Dean (violin, guitar, and vocals), and Jack Tolan (guitar, mandolin, electric bass and vocals).

Their arrangements and compositions are a reflection of their vast and teaming pools of inspiration from artists such as Wood Brothers, Punch Brothers, and Andrew Bird. Birds of Play’s high-caliber musicianship and songcraft are laced with imagination and a vibrant, intuitive understanding of the human condition - while their live shows weave together an intricate tapestry of place, authenticity, magic, and humor.

Four years into this journey, Birds of Play are venturing further out of the nest to create community and bring people together to share in universal themes of love, connection, and wonder. With an uplifting and joyous exuberance - and a fourth studio album on the horizon for release this summer - these four dear friends are riding the thermals of their creativity to ever-greater heights.

Opening acts: Mike Holweger, Michelle Mandico

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+++ NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES. ADMISSION IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED AT THE DOOR. +++

Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; concert starts at 7 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 $tart $aving right away!).

No advance ticket sales. Admission only at the door.

+++ Free, off-street parking is available in the church lot across the street from our hall. +++

Baked goods, coffee, tea, and water available for purchase in the Community Center.

Earlier Event: June 9
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Later Event: July 14
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