Acoustic Eidolon

[email protected] For over 30 years, The Black Rose Acoustic Society has been the home of live, handmade acoustic music in the Pikes Peak Region. We host twice-monthly concerts, jams, and classes through the year. Nestled in the tall Colorado pines, the down-home atmosphere of our log-cabin concert hall provides a family-oriented setting unsurpassed in friendliness and congeniality. The Colorado duo Acoustic Eidolon, featuring Joe Scott on double-neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello, has graced stages throughout the US, Europe, Australia, and Canada. With 13 CDs and 2 DVDs to their credit, these masterful artists continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their signature “new acoustic” sound and the boundless possibilities of blending Celtic, Americana, folk, world & flamenco musical influences. Their original sound is created by the mixing of their diverse musical backgrounds and their unusual instrumentation, including the one-of-a-kind double-neck guitjo, an instrument of Joe’s own design praised by USA Today as a “beautiful harp-like sounding instrument ... like nothing we’ve ever heard before.” The double-neck guitjo has 14 strings, and Joe has developed his own style and technique, playing both necks simultaneously. Classically trained cellist Hannah Alkire studied with G. Magyar of the Hungarian String Quartet and is recognized internationally for her stunning tone, emotional and impeccable playing, and for taking the cello places it’s never been before. What started as a musical journey between kindred spirits blossomed into their marriage in 2001. The result is a blend of intricate, passionate music and genuine, engaging stories. They are each virtuoso players, but their stories and connection to the audience provide a backdrop of transparency, revealing both the struggles and triumphs of their lives. Website: www.acousticeidolon.com Opening Acts: David Luther, Uku:Stik Vibes (+++ ABOUT OUR OPENING ACTS +++) Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. 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!). Tickets are now available for sale both at the door and in advance HERE. +++ 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.