Note: The Black Rose Acoustic Society is 25 years old this month! We’ll celebrate this Friday. You can have your music, and eat your (free) cake too!

Thunder and Rain is a four-piece acoustic Americana band from the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Consisting of acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, and upright bass, Thunder and Rain seamlessly blends their favorite elements of bluegrass, country, pop, and alt-rock to cultivate their own take on the American roots music traditions. Driven by the catchy choruses and dreamy melodies sung by Erinn Peet-Lukes, the band underscores her heartfelt songwriting with strong country grooves, lush harmonies and rich instrumental decoration. 

Erinn formed the band in the fall of 2013 when she moved to Colorado from Brooklyn, New York. Since then, she has added the classical talents of Ian Haegele (upright bass), the smooth sounds of Chris Herbst (dobro/lap steel), and the crisp chop from Dylan McCarthy (mandolin).

Thunder and Rain has played for audiences in Canada and Ireland, as well as across the U.S. Their meaningful lyrics and soaring choruses have connected with fans both young and old. They are now touring on the heels of their second full-length album, "Start Believing." Notable past achievements include being 2014 Rockygrass Band Competition finalists, #1 in Westword's Best Bluegrass Bands of 2016, and Erinn Peet-Lukes being a 2018 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition finalist.

This show will start off with our always-inspiring Kids’ Open Stage, featuring young musicians, under the direction of our Kids’ Jam leader and guitar instructor Adam Gardino.

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.