SHOWCASE

In addition to our Friday concerts and Open Mic events, the Black Rose hosts a Showcase Event for members wanting to play more songs than they can at our popular Open Mic events, but are not yet ready to perform as an opening act at our Friday concerts in front of 100 people or more, or don’t want to wait 9 months to get a slot on stage - our opening acts are very popular! Not a member? Become one here.

As with our Open Mic events, Showcases are held in the relaxed atmosphere of area establishments where in addition to hearing the music, you will be able to purchase food and drink, thus helping to support local businesses as well.

Showcase events are currently held at the Buffalo Lodge on 1st and 3rd Fridays from 6:00 - 9:00 pm (5:15 - 8:00 pm in winter months).

Showcase Details:

  • You need to sign up in advance by sending an email to showcase@blackroseacoustic.net. NO SAME-DAY SIGN-UPS.

  • You must be a Black Rose member to sign-up and play, though we do give you a 1-time exemption on your first night. Become a member here (not sure of your membership status? Check here).

  • The format for the evening is 4 (3 in winter months), 30-minute sets, starting at 6:45 (6:00 in winter months) after the house band, Old No. 1, plays from 6:00 - 6:40 (5:15 - 6:00) in winter months). That translates into about 5-6 songs.

  • Your 30 min. time slot includes time to get setup, so be prepared and tune up before you get on stage.

  • We provide a PA system system with 3 vocal mics, 1 instrument mic, and either 2 2-channel or 4 single-channel instrument inputs.

  • The Buffalo Lodge would like us to schedule the acts 5 weeks in advance for promotion reasons, so sign up soon!

  • Acts will not be paid, but will share money collected via a tip jar.

  • There is no admission charge, so please bring your friends and family to hear you play, and above all, have fun!

  • On 5th Wednesdays there will be a Contra Dance.

Showcase Schedule - 1st/3rd Wednesdays (Contra Dance on 5th Wednesdays)

If you are interested in performing at our Showcase event, or would like to join our email list and receive periodic reminders about it, please email us at showcase@blackroseacoustic.net.