BALANCED ROCK rocked the Hillside Gardens and Events Center for a mid-Summer night dream!

 

BALANCED ROCK: 2019 HILLSIDE GARDENS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

BALANCED ROCK (from left) George Ulrich, Dan Santistevan,  Andrea Fine, Chris Nall, and John Crawmer. Photo credit: Bev Martin

BALANCED ROCK were delighted to return to Hillside Gardens and Events Center to perform live in concert on Wednesday July 31st from. The Fabulous Andrea Fine on lead vocals entertained the audience with her stage presence and vocal prowess! The weather was absolutely splendid and the crowd was enjoying the beautiful setting and incredible view!

The Fabulous Andrea Fine – lead vocalist Photo: Prudence Crawmer

Quick-change artist Andrea Fine turned into a Space-Age Princess with apparel that dazzled the eyes. Judging by the reaction from the crowd, her stage presence brought down the house while demonstrating her vocal prowess singing White Rabbit!

BALANCED ROCK 2019 Summer outdoor concert performance schedule continues with a return to the beautiful Hillside Gardens in Colorado Springs, CO from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Wednesday July 31st. Final Summer concert performance will be at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo special Adults-Only event Tails, Tunes and Tastes on Thursday August 29, 2019. Mark your calendars to see Balanced Rock live in concert this Summer.

BALANCED ROCK: 2019 MANITOU SPRINGS SUMMER LAWN CONCERT

BALANCED ROCK (from left) George Ulrich, Dan Santistevan, Chris Nall, Andrea Fine and John Crawmer. Photo Credit: PPLD

BALANCED ROCK kicked off their 2019 Summer Concert performance on June 11th in historic downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado. BALANCED ROCK will be performing live in concert this Summer throughout the Pikes Peak region.

Photo Credit: PPLD

BALANCED ROCK was honored to be selected for a fifth consecutive year to perform for the 2019 Manitou Springs Library Summer Lawn Concert Series. The concert performance was held June 11th in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Chris Nall – Drums at Flying Horse 2019 Summer Concert – Photo: Prudence

George Ulrich – Bass, and Chris Nall – Drums. Photo Credit: PPLD

Chris Nall made his debut drumming performance with BALANCED ROCK at the Manitou Springs Library 2019 Summer Lawn concert.

John Crawmer – Lead Guitarist, and Andrea Fine – Lead Vocalist. Photo Credit: PPLD

For more photos of the 2019 Manitou Springs Library Summer Lawn visit:

https://www.facebook.com/ManitouSpringsLibrary/

BALANCED ROCK performed at the 2019 Flying Horse Summer Concert Series in Northern El Paso County at the Angel Mist Park located at 13509 Silverton Rd. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Formed in 2011, Colorado Springs-based rock band BALANCED ROCK members (l-r) Dan Santistevan – Guitar/Vocals, George Ulrich – Bass/Vocals/Keyboards, Andrea Fine – Lead Vocals/Keyboards/Bass and John Crawmer  Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals. Photo Credit: Yvonne Sheffield

John Crawmer – Lead Guitarist Photo Credit: PPLD

2019 FLYING HORSE SUMMER CONCERTS in the PARK

TUESDAY JULY 4th 6:00 – 8:00 PM

BALANCED ROCK invites you to Rock Your Socks Off at the 2019 Flying Horse 2019 Summer Concert in the Park on the 4th of July from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Angel Mist Park located at 13509 Silverton Road in Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picninc baskets are welcomed and Food Trucks on site. FREE ADMISSION. Consider it an early evening date, and make it a Flying Horse of July!

BALANCED ROCK: 2019 HILLSIDE GARDENS AND EVENTS CENTER

The 2019 Summer Concert Series is conducted every Wednesday May – September 6:30-8:30 pm. Admission is $8.00 which includes a beverage at one of three full service bars. Food vendors on site. Do yourself a favor and discover Hillside Gardens, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

WEDNESDAY JULY 31  6:30 – 8:30 PM

BALANCED ROCK is honored to be re-invited to perform in concert at the beautiful setting of Hillside Gardens and Events Center for the 2019 Summer Concert Series. The concert performance is Wednesday July 31st from 6:30 -8:30 pm at 1006 S. Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Doors open at 6:00 pm. You will not want to miss this event!

BALANCED ROCK: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO – TAILS, TUNES and TASTES 2019

THURSDAY AUGUST 29 6:00 – 9:30 PM

ADULTS ONLY MUSIC NIGHTS

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites you to dance and dine the night away while enjoying drinks and international delights from Taste, their in-house caterer. All event proceeds benefit the care of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s animals

Make plans to secure your ticket in advance for the Cheyenne Mountian Zoo  Adults-Only Full Zoo Experience with All Inclusive Food and Drink special event Tails, Tunes and Tastes at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo end of Summer festivities on August 29, 2019. Dan Santistevan, guitarist with BALANCED ROCK will be performing with the entire band from 6:00 – 9:30 pm. Earlier Adults Only events, Moonlight on the Mountain and Tails Tunes and Tastes held July 25th both sold out in advance. Don’t delay!

PAST PERFORMANCES

BALANCED ROCK: 2018 HILLSIDE GARDENS AND EVENTS CENTER

BALANCED ROCK, performing for the 2018 Summer Concert Series at the Hillside Gardens & Event Center in Colorado Springs, CO. BALANCED ROCK featured their new musical lineup showcasing The Fabulous Andrea Fine on lead vocals!

BALANCED ROCK: 2018 MANITOU SPRINGS SUMMER LAWN CONCERT

BALANCED ROCK lead vocalist Andrea Fine fronting the band at the Manitou Springs Library. Band members (l-r) George Ulrich – Bass/Vocals/Harp, Dan Santistevan – Acoustic Guitar, Andrea Fine – Vocals/Keyboards/Bass, Jon Taylor – Drums, and John Crawmer – lead guitar.  Photo Courtesy: Chris Melton

BALANCED ROCK showcased lead vocalist Andrea Fine for her debut performance at the Manitou Springs Library 2018 Summer Lawn Concert on the evening of Tuesday June 12th. Her vocal prowess and dynamic stage presence expands the perspective and direction of the band. In addition to her vocal mastery, she plays keyboards and bass guitar. Also new to the musical lineup was the addition of Jon Taylor on drums. BALANCED ROCK has the unique distinction of two drummers, with percussionist Jerry Sheffield. The band is thrilled the Pikes Peak Library District has requested the band to return in 2019.

Andrea Fine vocals/keyboards Manitou Springs Library  Photos Courtesy: Pikes Peak Library District

BALANCED ROCK: 2017 STARGAZERS THEATER

BALANCED ROCK performing at Stargazer’s Theater 2017 Summer Showcase Concert Series in Colorado Springs, CO. Band members (l-r) John Crawmer – lead guitar, Jerry Sheffield – drums Dan Santistevan – acoustic guitar, and George Ulrich – bass guitar/vocals.

BALANCED ROCK: 2016 MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN – CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO

Balanced Rock performing at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Moonlight on the Mountain adults-only eventat the world’s only mountain zoological park. Additional information is available on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo website at: cmzoo.org/moonlight

BALANCED ROCK: 2015 COTTONWOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS – DAVID LORD THEATER

BALANCED ROCK performing at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts (left – right) George Ulrich, bass guitar, Jerry Sheffield, el Cajon, Dan Santistevan, acoustic guitar and John Crawmer, lead guitar. Photo: Courtesy of Larry Hulst

BALANCED ROCK RECEIVES RADIO AIRPLAY

Tracks from BALANCED ROCK’s CD Ready to Roll, have received radio airplay on the Colorado College radio station KRCC 91.5 FM in Colorado Springs. The band would like to thank the entire staff at KRCC for the promotional support received over the years.

BALANCED ROCK CD READY TO ROLL: AVALABLE AT INDEPENDENT RECORDS

Balanced Rock CD release Ready to Roll available at all Independent Records & Video music retail outlets in Southern Colorado to include Colorado Springs, Security and Pueblo.

DIGITAL MEDIA OUTLETS- BALANCED ROCK Ready to Roll on YouTube

Listen to tracks from the CD album Ready to Roll on all digital media download websites, released in June 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCED ROCK -  12-TRACK CD ALBUM READY TO ROLL   AVAILABLE ON APPLE iTunes AND ALL DIGITAL OUTLETS: Amazon YouTube Google Play and CDbaby

Tracks from the album Ready To Roll are streaming below for your listening pleasure.

READY TO ROLL

Ready to Roll is the title track of the album with biographical undertones referencing drummer Jerry Sheffield, Chief Percussion Officer throughout the lyrical content.

Awaiting instruction from Mission Control, for all systems go. Let the countdown commencement begin and… Welcome to the show!

 

Cyber Surfin’

 

Cyber Surfin’will take you on a roller coaster ride through a digital wormhole. The electronic percussion is over the top while the digital surf is up!

 

 

Question Why

Even Benjamin Franklin warned the general public to question authority because…

Wisemen have no answers/Though they question why/The tendency to stretch the truth spins a web of lies

 

 

Modern Model

Modern Model is an observation of the fashion industry and why does it promote the exploitation of minors in high fashion advertising? The song written in 1981, back when the modeling industry began exploiting celebrity minors to pose in a seductive manner. This practice still continues a generation later. The song reflects societies tolerances.

 

 

 

Edge of Tomorrow

Out here on the edge of the Universe/Life is so wonderful it couldn’t get much worse.

Edge of Tomorrow served as the working title for the album. The band is putting on the polishing touches before it unveils the freshly minted CD the virtual digital showroom.

 

 

 

Scheme of Things

BALANCED ROCK invites the listener to dream grandiose thoughts and ideas. Every great idea began as a spark in someone’s imagination.

In the grand scheme of things/No one knows what the future brings/Stretch your mind and spread your wings/And fly away… It’s indescribable, irreversible and in explicable, to dream such a thing.

 

Cradle to Grave

Cradle to Grave a rousing song that begins with the lyrics, I have been a blind marching fool/From the cradle to grave/Well that is what I have always been told/I have followed by all the rules/Of this home of the brave/Which only turned my heart into stone. The middle eight interlude features the virtuoso lead guitar playing of John Crawmer, worth the venture through life’s journey.

 

 

Blondie

Blondie she can make you smile, she can make time melt away. The thing about Blondie is she has hair that glows in the  shade. Singer/songwriter George Ulrich sets an alluring tone provocative yet refined. Relax, this number strikes an exquisite tone.

 

 

San Luis (Instrumental)

San Luis is the oldest town in Colorado, established April 5, 1851. Renown for the natural beauty of the Sangre de Christo mountain range, wild horses roam free on the Wild Horse Mesa reminiscent of the unbridled wild west. John Crawmer’s searing lead guitar sends chills up the spine!

 

Blind Trust

Hidden away under lock and key/In a blind trust I will never see. Just about sums it up!

 

 

 

Tribal Survival

 

Tribal Survival sets priorities straight paring everything down to survival instincts. Somehow somewhere, I lost my intuition/In between oblivion and Timbuktu/But if truth prevails I fear the premonition/My sense of survival will be missing too.

 

Sad Day

This is BALANCED ROCK’S response to address the intolerance of violence that permeates society n some of it’s darkest episodes. We advocate a cyberbully-free agenda and reject any form of prejudice.