Lacey Black has been playing piano since she was big enough to reach the keys and professionally for ten years. She has a diverse repertoire that is sure to include something for everyone’s musical tastes. Inspired by artists like Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, and Kris Kristofferson, Lacey blends piano-pop with folk-inspired songwriting to create a new experience for the listener.
Born and raised in Durango, Lacey learned piano from her mother, a well-known area music teacher. As she grew, Lacey learned to read music, but still plays mainly by ear. Her first “gig” was in Silverton, Colorado, where she began playing honky-tonk and ragtime in the Bent Elbow Saloon and Restaurant, quickly moving to the Grand Imperial and Grumpy’s Saloon, where you can still hear her honky-tonk and ragtime music during the summers at lunch time. Lacey graduated in 2006 with degrees in music performance and education from Fort Lewis College in Durango. She is now employed as an adjunct professor of music at her alma mater, teaching French Horn and academic music classes. However, she makes most of her living from behind the piano, entertaining audiences all over the United States.
Lacey has released several CDs, available for purchase on this site. She was the founder of the band Red Rhapsody, with whom she produced two full-length CDs of all original music. Her song “For You,” was second-runner-up in the International Songwriting Competition in 2007. Songwriting continues to be her passion… watch for a new CD of original songs in the future.
Currently, Lacey performs mostly solo, but she can also be found playing with Tim Sullivan and Narrow Gauge from time to time, as well as making guest-appearances with other artists, including Michael Martin Murphey. When she’s not sitting at the keys, she can be found outside, biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, and enjoying the beautiful mountains of Colorado!
