

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blue Canyon Boys and Colorado College Bluegrass in Concert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Sponsored by Zimbelman Guitars.

Tickets are now available for sale both at the door and in advance:  https://the-black-rose-acoustic-society.yapsody.com/

The genre of Bluegrass has its generations, with Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers of the first generation blending it’s way into the second generation of JD Crowe, Seldom Scene, Del McCoury and many others.  Similarly, Colorado has its Bluegrass generations prominently starting with Hot Rize and the Bluegrass Patriots, and leading into the Left Hand String Band from the 80’s and 90’s.  In the early 2000’s the Blue Canyon Boys formed and over the past 20 years they have landed themselves solidly atop Colorado’s second generation in the bluegrass tier.  

The Blue Canyon Boys are equal parts purists and innovators when it comes to Bluegrass: they stay true to the form’s roots while constantly reimagining their relationship to tradition. Never settling for the same-old-same-old nor comfortable sitting back and going through the motions, the Blue Canyon Boys continuously quest for the song and the sound that drives their collective Bluegrass spirit.  The result is a toe-tapping mix of haunting standards, genre-bending arrangements, and catchy original numbers—all built on the bedrock of their collective bluegrass mastery.

Ever since founding members Jason Hicks and Gary Dark launched the Blue Canyon Boys in 2003, the Blue Canyon Boys have raised the bar for bluegrass bands. They bring it all:  seamless brother-duet style, crisp instrumentation, unvarnished lyrics and subversive humor. After winning first place in the 2008 Telluride Bluegrass festival band contest, the Blue Canyon Boys went off at full tilt, taking the Bluegrass circuit by storm, performing in illustrious venues across the country as well as internationally. 

Their distinctive sound, honed from two decades of performing together, moves easily from instrumental wizardry to playful ribbing. Ultimately and repeatedly, they hit a high note—the rare confluence of harmony that leaves the soul ajar.

The seasoned quartet features Gary Dark on mandolin, Jason Hicks on guitar, Drew Garrett on bass, and Chris Elliott on banjo. Their latest album, aptly titled “7”, is perhaps their most polished and poignant yet. Classic Bluegrass, clean and raw, blends effortlessly with the band’s homegrown compositions, then peppered with a judicious cover or two, such as the band’s riveting take on Warren Zevon’s “Carmelita.” 

Whether calling on their old timey musical roots or reconnoitering the future, the band’s musical prowess never wavers. This is high lonesome sound at its best: a driving pulse that weaves through harmonies and fierce rhythms, always with the reminder that as long as the music plays we are never quite alone.

https://bluecanyonboys.com

Opening Act: Colorado College Bluegrass Ensemble

Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. with one opening act. $15 general admission, $8 members and students with ID; free for ages 12 and younger (become a member before or at the show and start saving right away!).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/black-forest/blue-canyon-boys-and-colorado-college-bluegrass-in-concert/200029646820935
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, contests, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029646820935?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=black+forest-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Black Forest
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80908
- **lat**: 39.01357
- **long**: -104.70093
- **full address**: 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80908, 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908-3402, United States, Black Forest

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Black Rose Acoustic Society (https://allevents.in/org/the-black-rose-acoustic-society/7534967)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80908, 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908-3402, United States, Black Forest
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Black Rose Acoustic Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, contests, festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Blue Canyon Boys and Colorado College Bluegrass in Concert ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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