Internationally acclaimed “Acoustic Ninja” returns for a benefit concert supporting local food equity
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – On Friday, July 11, Fort Collins music lovers will be treated to an unforgettable evening as Trace Bundy, the renowned fingerstyle guitar virtuoso known as the “Acoustic Ninja,” performs live in the scenic Rock Garden at Fort Collins Nursery. But this is more than just a concert — it’s a fundraiser for The Vegetable Connection, a local nonprofit making fresh, nutritious food more accessible across Northern Colorado.
With his innovative looping, intricate fingerstyle playing, and emotionally rich instrumentals, Bundy transforms a single acoustic guitar into a symphony of sound. “I want each song to take you somewhere,” he told North Forty News. “If I can make people laugh, cry, or just be fully present in a moment, then I feel like I’ve done my job.”
The performance is part of the 10th annual Rock Garden Concert Series, a beloved summer tradition in Fort Collins. Joining Bundy on the bill are Colorado artists Max Mackey and Christine Alice, who will kick off the show with heartfelt Americana and cinematic folk-pop sounds. The event runs from 5:30–8:30 pm, and all ages, including well-behaved pets, are welcome.
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Bundy’s journey began not with formal training, but with curiosity. “I grew up learning songs by ear, and I’d always try to figure out how to make one guitar sound like two — or even three,” he explained. The looping techniques and percussive slaps that define his signature style came later, through trial, error, and experimentation…