Special ConcertsMarch 12: Black Rose Acoustic Society presents folk roots band Marley’s Ghost, known for its inspired four-part vocal harmonies (often sung acapella), on a mix of English folk, Jamaican reggae, gospel, country, R & B, Cajun, and Scottish bagpipe songs, as well as its wicked sense of humor. 7:30 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road at Shoup Road, Black Forest. $15 general public, $12 Black Rose Acoustic Society members. Tickets and info: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 649-1649.Open Stage Concerts:March 25: Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by Gypsy Swing Revue. Opening acts start at 7:30 p.m. Black Forest Community Center. 12530 Black Forest Rd. (at Shoup) $5 general public, Black Rose Acoustic Society members. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or 633-3660.April 22: Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by the quartet Boulder Acoustic Society, playing jazz, ragtime, bluegrass, Americana and more. Opening acts start at 7:30 p.m. Black Forest Community Center. 12530 Black Forest Rd. (at Shoup) $5 general public, $3 Black Rose Acoustic Society members. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or 633-3660.Thursday-Night Acoustic JamsMarch 3: Black Rose Acoustic Society fiddle jam, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, free but donations accepted. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 578-0254.March 10: Black Rose Acoustic Society beginners jam, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, free but donations accepted. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 578-1516.March 17: Black Rose Acoustic Society radio oldies jam, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, free but donations accepted. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 282-0881.March 24: Black Rose Acoustic Society swing jam, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, free but donations accepted. Information: wwwww.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 634-6818.March 31: Black Rose Acoustic Society Celtic jam and dance; open to all Celtic instruments, dances will be taught to those wishing to learn. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, free but donations accepted. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 495-4941.April 7: Black Rose Acoustic Society fiddle jam, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, free but donations accepted. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 578-0254.
