The Colorado College Bluegrass Ensemble is always a favorite at Black Rose, with these students’ fresh takes on traditional bluegrass. The ensemble, under the direction of professional banjo player and CC music instructor Keith Reed, is an instrumental and vocal band created to provide students with a challenging and creative environment in which to develop bluegrass music. Students must audition to be in an ensemble, and they receive academic credit. The ensemble draws mostly from traditional sources including the greats Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, and the Stanley Brothers.

Opening acts are singer-songwriters Sam Burns and Audrey Bussanich.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. $10 general admission, $5 members and students w/ ID, free for ages 12 and younger.

Baked goods, coffee, tea, and water available for purchase.