Start time: 7:30pm
Guitarist Billy Rogan brings a cinematic, deeply expressive approach to the acoustic guitar—melding the exploratory spirit of modern acoustic innovators with the compositional clarity of a musician who treats the instrument like an orchestra. His performances weave shifting rhythms, rich alternate tunings, and nuanced fingerstyle techniques into pieces that feel immersive and emotionally charged. He has been recognized by the International Acoustic Music Awards, selected for ASCAP’s “Audio Portrait” series, and praised by Grammy-nominated Americana icon Bill Kirchen, who once described his playing as “fearsome.”
His sound appeals to fans of artists like Billy Strings not because it resembles bluegrass, but because it shares a sense of depth, authenticity, and daring musical imagination. Whether on major stages or in small, resonant rooms, Rogan has a rare ability to make each performance feel personal and alive.