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Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers

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

Kick off the holiday season Stocking Stuffer Style!

Playing a mixture of seasonal favorites and originals, the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers bring some of the region’s finest bluegrass, country, and cowboy musicians together for an unforgettable evening that will leave your toes tapping and your spirits warmed.

Four of the eight Stocking Stuffer members are honored to perform together on The Black Rose Acoustic Society stage.

Jon Chandler – A founding member of The Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers and The International Western Music Association’s 2023 Male Performer of the Year. Jon is a three-time winner of the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.
“Anything [Chandler] sings seems like the best thing you ever heard.”
- Roundup Magazine

Ernie Martinez – Also a founding member of The Stuffers, In 2023, Ernie was honored with receiving the International Western Music Association Curly Musgrave Spirit of the Cowboy Achievement Award, and in 2018, he was the IWMA Instrumentalist of the Year! An extremely talented and sought-after stage and studio musician all over the United States and beyond.

Mary Huckins – Simply put, Mary is one of Acoustic Americana music’s finest singer/songwriters. A national favorite with her band, Dakota Blonde, her sweet vocals and incredible stage presence create instant fans wherever she goes.
“Part meadowlark, part church bell.” – The Denver Post

Ron Jones - An original member of the Stocking Stuffers, Ron is one of the Denver acoustic music scene’s finest fiddlers. He has played with Liz Masterson, Tim Champlain, and the Interstate Cowboys, Charlie Provenza and Train 45, Celtic Chaos, and The Wagon Wheelers, just to name a few. Ron’s beautiful playing adds that unmistakable holiday touch.

 Current Members: 

  • Jon Chandler

  • Ernie Martinez

  • Mary Huckins

  • Ron Jones

Opening:
Audience participation Holiday songbook sing-along

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

Doors open at 6:15 pm; the concert starts at 7:00 pm 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 is 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 are available for purchase in the Community Center.

Earlier Event: November 22
Dakota Blonde
Later Event: January 10
John Spengler and Frenemies