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.
Mike Burns - Silvering Sage (Performer)
Singer Songwriter playing Americana music (blues, folk, gospel, singer-songwriter, island, etc). The Silvering Sage Combo (which has often included Ned Byrd and Tim Langness) has over 25 years doing coffee houses, weddings, private parties, as well as appearing in concert venues such as the Black Rose.
719-210-1790
Annette Conlon (Performer)
Annette and Doug Conlon are a standout folk duo whose harmonies and melodies blend 1970s storyteller influences with modern themes. Their music spans from lively to poignant, creating an inviting atmosphere that highlights their heartfelt lyrics. They’ve performed at venues from small stages to large festivals, playing original songs and classic covers, making them ideal for events like festivals and farmers' markets.
213-344-7926
https://annetteconlon.com/contact
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
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.
Lance from Oklahoma
Vintage country and folkrock from the heartland. Welcome to Lance's channel. Lance Youngblood is a solo performer and street musician born and raised in Oklahoma, now living in the beautiful mountains of Southern Colorado.
719-209-5529
Joy Maples (Performer)
Bassist in the Americana, Bluegrass and Gypsy Jazz styles
719-744-2748
Brian Nordmann (Performer/Instructor)
Old Timey/Bluegrass/Americana music and instruction on both hammered and mountain dulcimer
301-848-7851
John Swayne (Performer)
Singer/songwriter
719-440-7601
Email John here
http://soundcloud.com/john-swayne
UKU:STIK VIBES (Performer)
A blending of Ukulady’s spot-on vocals with the ethereal tones of the Chapman Stick in this unique musical duo spanning all musical genres.
719-237-9157
Email Ukulady here
http://www.ukuladyandfriends.com
Ralph Williams (Performer)
Having performed for over 40 years as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter in Houston, Ralph moved to the Springs in 2023. He plays Acoustic and electric guitars, resonator, slide guitar, and 5-string banjo. His music includes varied styles that include Chet Atkins style fingerpicking, Americana, Clapton style blues, and originals.
503-805-3366
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
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
Email Vincente here
Doug Conlon (Performer)
Doug Conlon is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with over 40 years of professional experience. His music blends Americana, American roots rock, and 1960s folk influences. Doug has received multiple ASCAP Songwriter Awards and is a voting member of ASCAP. His music has been featured in films and on the radio, and he remains an influential figure in the folk-rock scene, thanks to his passionate performances and songwriting.
213-344-7837
Mark Gillick (Performer)
Jim Bob (Performer)
Jim Bob specializes in old-timey vocals with rhythmic guitar accompaniment.
815-990-3137
http://www.facebook.com/pickinandyarnin
Malcolm (Performer)
Malcolm grew up in a musical household listening to classical, new age, and celtic tunes. He’s been a musician since childhood, and has been playing guitar for five years now. He’s very keen on music’s ability to heal the mind and soothe the soul, and looks forward to playing for you!
He mainly covers New Age/Celtic fingerstyle music, but is proficient in most genres.
850-207-6163
Email Malcolm here
The Mars McClanes (Performer)
Old No. 1 (Performer)
Old No. 1 plays original tunes and covers rooted in the Texas singer/songwriter tradition.
719-242-5101
James Earnest Stone
Email Address: jstone500@gmail.com
Rocky Mountains based singer-songwriter, James shared a London-based label with Beth Orton, Chapterhouse and Spiritualized and has toured the country many times alongside The Apples In Stereo, Low, and Acetone. The 21st century finds him still crafting and performing hazy-dreamgaze folk songs with his rescued guitar.
Ukulady (Performer)
Ukulady (Audrey Eldridge) 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 often invites “Friends” (mostly from the Black Rose Acoustic community) to join her in a harmonious collaboration known as “Ukulady and Friends.”
719-237-9157
Email Ukulady here
http://www.ukuladyandfriends.com
9 Lives
9 Lives plays Americana, old-time, blues-influenced, and other music genres. Carie Edwards plays guitar and banjo, and Kat DeSensi plays mandolin and octave mandolin. Both add a variety of other instruments to the music as well.
719-246-9648
818-233-5975