The Black Rose Acoustic Society

For over 30 years, The Black Rose Acoustic Society has been the home of live, handmade acoustic music in the Pikes Peak Region. We host twice-monthly concerts, jams, and classes through the year. Nestled in the tall Colorado pines, the down-home atmosphere of our log-cabin concert hall provides a family-oriented setting unsurpassed in friendliness and congeniality.

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Grass It Up

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

Grass It Up

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Steeped in American music traditions such as bluegrass, folk, ragtime, rock, and country, Grass It Up has crafted a unique brand of Americana that captures the essence of life in today's American West.  Their stories translate to timeless songs that touch the hearts of their listeners, and their melodic instrumentation bends the rules.  Grass It Up has been producing their original music since 2005 and is celebrating their 6th full-length album, Borrowed Time, recorded live at the Western Jubilee Recording Company. Grass It Up brings a headline performance and has warmed up the stage for classic performers like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the Oak Ridge Boys, and bluegrass bands including Crooked Still, Front Country, the Ragin’ Cajun Doug Kershaw, and the Yonder Mountain String Band.

 

Grass It Up is renowned for its thought-provoking songwriting, high energy, and engaging live performances. You can find them at iconic venues like Colorado Chautauqua, the Governor’s Mansion, and the Broadmoor Resort. Festival season brings public showcases, including the world-renowned Walnut Valley Festival, Keystone Bluegrass & Brews, High Mountain Hay Fever, Meadowgrass Music Festival, and Bluegrass on the Arkansas.

Current Members:

  • Jon Bross

  • David Jeffrey (The majority of Grass It Up's songs have been written by Jeffrey.)

  • Shannon T. Carr

  • Jim Marsh

  • David Siegel

DISCOGRAPHY

  • Goin' to Colorado, 2006

  • Shoot the Moon, 2008

  • Day After Yesterday, 2010

  • Live, 2011

  • Alabama Tory, 2013

  • Borrowed Time, 2016

Awards:

  • 2015 Indy Music Awards (Best Bluegrass/Country Band)

  • 2013 Indy Music Awards (Best Bluegrass/Country Band)

Website: https://www.grassitupbluegrass.com

Opening Acts:
Lavender and Salt, K Squared

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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 $tart $aving right away!).

Tickets are sold both at the door and now in advance HERE..

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

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

Earlier Event: September 26
Dakota Blonde