Time for outdoor concerts! Lots of real musicians playing house concerts, fairs, festivals, and at venues with outside facilities – and that doesn’t count bands at Red Rocks, Fiddler’s Green, and at the new facilities in Centennial, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins (Mishiwaka, anyone?), Grand Junction and others. Please support your live musicians – AI will never be able to do that – unless you really love watching holograms perform.
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Our Songwriting Contest ends THIS SUNDAY, May 31st, at 11:59 p.m. Please send your song, preferably in an MP3 format directly to info@coloradomusic.org. Go ahead and pay the fee and fill out the info form on the website but send the song directly to us, not thru the website. Thank you for your patience!
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On Facebook: Colorado Musicians – Collin Finnegan: Hello, I am a drummer who recently moved to CO Springs from the Denver area, looking to get connected in the music community here and eventually play some open mics and gigs in the near future. I play many styles, mostly rock, blues, funk and alternative. Some of my big influences include Led Zeppelin, ZZ Topp, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Sabbath, Bad Company, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, etc. but also enjoy some Latin and jazzy grooves as well. If you are looking for a drummer, let’s connect and see if it’s a fit. https://www.facebook.com/groups/200226219988088
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Horrible use of AI: A daycare center’s service dog was taken from its yard. People have been sending AI photos & videos of the “dog,” saying they have it in an effort to collect the reward. How cruel. Cruel to the children who NEED the dog’s unconditional love. Cruel to the handler who loves and cares for the dog. Bad enough someone has the real, live dog and is not returning him but the AI adds salt to the wound.
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Congratulations to Steven Edmonson on being elected to the Board of the Colorado Blues Society! CBS is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Blues heritage and increasing the awareness of and an appreciation for the Blues as an American original art form. Steven has been appointed as the Director for their Blues in the Schools out-reach program.
https://www.facebook.com/steve.edmonson | https://www.cobluessociety.org
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Concert tour notes: Drowning Pool cancels South American tour. And unfortunately, several other bands have had to cancel their tours due to low ticket sales, among other reasons. Could this be due to the astronomically high ticket prices – even for the “nose-bleed” seats?
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Go to our website at https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button. If you’d prefer to not use a credit card, you may send a check for the proper amount to COMBO, PO Box 18186, Denver CO 80218 instead. (Actually this helps us out even more as we don’t have to pay fees to Paypal!) BTW, THANK YOU to those who have re-upped. We TRULY appreciate YOU!
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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TALENT NEEDED:
Colorado Musicians – Doug Diggity: Wants to form a collective to use each other’s players as subs for gigs. DM Doug on Facebook. (See Talent Needed)
Chris Odde: Looking for buskers to play next to our sign at 44th and Lowell. I can pay 40 dollars an hour. You keep what is put in your jar and cash from us. I know this is low. PM Chris on Facebook. (See Talent Needed)
Local Bands Wanted: Full House Bar and Grill, 4272 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113 | We do live music on Saturdays. Contact Rhonda Stevens. Please send us a link to your music, along with your contact information. https://fullhousebarandgrills.com/ 720-485-4494 fullhouse4272@gmail.com
CALENDAR
May 2026
Fr, 29th – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Jenn Cleary Duo w/Mad Dog Friedman, 16th Street Music Glenarm Plaza, 1694 Glenarm Street, Denver | https://www.facebook.com/events/2360194687790214/
Fr, 29th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at Kingman Estates Winery, 7865 County Road 2, Brighton, CO | https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 30th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at City Star Brewing, 321 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO | https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 30th – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Chris Daniels & The Kings at a Fundraising Event for Happy Dog Ranch Horse Sanctuary, 3640 CO-67, Sedalia, CO 80135 | This is a really wonderful group of folks who do horse rescue and we are honored to help them celebrate the work they are doing. https://givebutter.com/c/benefit-concert-at-happy-dog-ranch-horse-sanctuary-copy-xbymda
June 2026
Fr, 5th – ALL DAY – Bandcamp Day! Buy a song from your favorite artist and they get full pay!
Https://www.isitbandcampday.com
Fr, 5th – First Friday Five Points: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/grants-cultural-investments/five-points-jazz
Fr, 5th – 8:00 p.m. – Nevah Castaneda as Elvis at The Point, Thornton, CO | $10
Sa, 6th – 11:00 a.m – Laurie D with Jeff Fournier on Bass at Fur-Ling Festival Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO | https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9EZz8rba/) | See Events
Sa, 6th – 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Summer Sessions – Kick off festival season at Riverfront Park with this free, high-energy celebration in downtown Denver. The event brings together live music, cold drinks and a lively crowd for an afternoon and evening of open-air fun to start summer on a high note.
Sa, 6th – 7:30 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at Oskar Blues, Longmont, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Su, 7th – 12:00 noon – Rachel Alena Band at the Denver Chalk Art Festival, Downtown Denver, CO | https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
We, 10th – 2:00 p.m. – The Windsor Ladies of Country Music “Good Time Hour Club,” at Windsor Gardens | Sally Bortz, Administrator
Th, 11th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – White Fence Farm & American Legion Grand Jam Reunion at the American Legion, 1655 Simms Street, Lakewood, CO | Featuring Bob Mannon, Gene Cossey, Agnes Miller and the Windson Ladies of Country Music | Sign-up with Rocky Hoery on arrival
Sa, 13th – 4:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Duo at the Berthoud Brewing Company, Berthoud, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 13th – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Groove Goddess, a powerhouse All-Star All Female R&B, soul, and funk supergroup at Gold Hill Mesa, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs 80805
Sa, 13th – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Chris Daniels & The Kings w/Freddi Gowdy and the Delta Sonics at the Annual Wade Party in Denver | https://www.chrisdaniels.com/shows
Sa, 13th – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Flights Wine Café, 7714 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002 | https://www.facebook.com/share/1C69iEFiXb/
Su, 14th – 11:30 a.m. to ??? – COMBO Schmoozer at the Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120 | Come join the board and other musicians and support the band! Drinks & meals are on you!
Su, 14th – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Ladies of Country Music All Star Showcase at Nissi’s, Hwy. 287 and South Boulder Road, Lafayette, CO
Th, 18th – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Mission Ballroom 7:30 p.m.
Th, 18th – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Miner Street Block Party, 1400 Miner St Idaho Springs, CO 80452 | https://fb.me/e/4rpQwKpYD) Thursday nights on Miner Street come alive every Thursday through summer. Enjoy live music by Laurie & Lorrie, Colorado’s premier female duo fun for all ages!! Also a curated vendor market, and a relaxed, walkable downtown experience—perfect for shopping, dining, and lingering a little longer. https://www.facebook.com/share/18cSX1ouAU/
Fr, 19th – 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Johnstown Community Nights
Sa, 20th – Noon to 8:00 p.m. – 15th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival, 2700 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205 More Info: https://www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com
Mo, 22nd – Doors: 6:30; Show at 7:00 – Local band followed by the movie at 8:30 – Sinners (the only musical being shown this season). Each show will be MC’d by local comedian, actor, and event host Janae Burris.
We, 24th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Fr, 26th – 7:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie open for Taarka at The Black Rose, Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Black Forest, CO | Laurie & Lorrie are excited to open for Taarka at the wonderful venue The Black Rose in beautiful Colorado Springs!
Sa, 27th – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. – The Hornbuckle Foundation’s 5th Annual Community Carnival
Ken Caryl Ranch Community Park, 7950 Sangre de Cristo Road, Littleton, CO 80127
https://tinyurl.com/yanjfrmd
Su, 28th – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Laurie D at South Pearl Market, Denver | One of our favorite markets playing there for several years! Laurie & Lorrie add to the fun of the market entertaining all ages from kids to seniors and covering just about every genre! https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7CCCsKxk/
Recurring Events:
The Windsor Ladies of Country Music “Good Time Hour Club,” every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Gardens
Summer Concerts:
Arvada Center concerts: Tickets at https://www.ArvadaCenter.org or call 720-898-7200
Botanic Gardens: https://concerts.botanicgardens.org
Castle Rock Concerts: https://www.meadowscastlerock.com/blog/summer-concert-series/
Central City Opera: https://www.centralcityopera.org
City Park Jazz: https://www.facebook.com/cityparkjazz
Levitt Pavillion: https://www.levittdenver.org
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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Songwriters at the Speakeasy (Roxy on Broadway), 554 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
This series takes place at 7:00 p.m. on the second & third Tuesday of each month in the listening-room basement at Roxy on Broadway. Shows feature top songwriters – from upstarts to pros – performing solo. Hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones
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First Tuesdays of the month: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Roots Music Project – Sober Open Mic, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | FREE! Keep in mind the entrance for the open mic is in the east room so enter through the door to the right of the main entrance.
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Acoustic Open Mic Night – 4th Tuesday of the month at the Doghouse Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Rock for the People | RSVP at
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/events
On hold until September: The Open Jam Night at Mega Music in Sterling is the perfect place for musicians of all ages & levels to get together, hang out, play & learn. Always a good time. Even if you’re not a musician, come hang out & watch. Call 970-521-9020 to sign up. Host: Todd Allen
