Don’t sit around the house this weekend! There are so many shows to go to – some kind of music for everyone! Check out the Calendar below for some suggestions and locations. Many are FREE and Family Friendly including the Levitt Pavilion Concerts. Great ideas for a quick get-together with family and friends. Not only will COMBO be attending the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest in Lyons (we have an info booth there – look for us) but I’m also going to be at a couple of high school reunions! Looking forward to seeing old – and OLD – friends and catching up on the “What have you been doing?”
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Colorado Musicians (Fb) –> Suzanne Slade: Just a question. Why are so many people on this page so jaded and mean? I’m new to this page but not new to music and have never had so many keyboard warriors hate on others so easily when they don’t even know each other. Where is the community in music?
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Mega Music in Sterling, CO. will be CLOSED this Friday. The Mega Music stage will be in Pueblo, CO. helping out with the Aspen Acres fire benefit concert. We will be OPEN Saturday.
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No COMBO General Meeting in August but plan on joining us on September 21st when our guest speaker will be none other than Gil Asakawa, formidable writer of interesting and informative articles for so many media platforms.
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Tabitha Brainard: I know it has been a long time since there has been an update on Chris Dellinger’s health. We do apologize for that. There hasn’t really been an update until now. The treatments are working on the lymph nodes and his psh numbers are looking phenomenal. But the cancer in his bones is still not looking so hot. Chris does have to start radiation treatments here in about a week for that. He appreciates all your continued thoughts and support. (See the note from Chris under “Thoughts & Prayers” below).
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Durango Songwriters Expo! The DSE is being held in Broomfield October 8th thru 10th at the Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort. For more info, go to https://www.durangosong.com
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New Songwriters Event to be held in Durango (not affiliated with Durango Songwriters Expo – boy, is this going to be confusing!) called the San Juan Songwriters Festival. We’ve provided the website for you to check out! https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets Or see more in the full article below.
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COMBO Board Member T-Loop asks that you send him your songs if you want them on the COMBO Spotify Playlist. If anyone would like to submit their music, please email him at the Spotify Artist music link or at tlooplooperlive@gmail.com for more info or to send your song. Please give these playlists a follow and listen. We have some great and talented artists.
These tracks include various winners of our Contests! COMBO’s Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5doJjsfZYcObpIecdpWVZw?si=hRKGVxrbRemypuvuHxIFwQ&pi=kmF6oE5XQ8ORt and COMBO’s Best Tracks Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qbXlJ1CmHeSwCuiXZy2cu?si=4I14EWqSQ_aG3ky3Qfr8UA&pi=W7w_UomfQua4_
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The Miles High Blues Society has a new newsletter with tons of info. Check it out and sign up at https://www.milehighblues.org
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Concert tour notes: ZZ Top announced that their Hollywood Bowl show on Wednesday was canceled due to “unforeseen personnel matters.” Frontman Billy F. Gibbons said the band was facing “insurmountable obstacles” but did not offer details.
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South Denver Guide to “best restaurants in South Denver” can be be found at https://www.southdenverguide.com/best-restaurants-south-denver-foodie-guide/
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To join COMBO, 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!)
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. We do our best to educate and offer an exchange of information, guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could affect musicians – all musicians, all genres – everywhere.
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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TALENT NEEDED:
Durango Songwriters Expo’s Broomfield 2026 Registration is Open. We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10. https://www.durangosong.com
Performance High offering specials Https://performancehigh.net
Applications now being accepted for the Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest – deadline September 3rd | https://www.BosqueArtsCenter.org | email Music@BosqueArtsCenter.org
San Juan Songwriters Festival. Not be be confused with the above Durango Songwriters Expo! https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets
CALENDAR
Summer Concerts:
Arvada Center concerts: Tickets: call 720-898-7200 or at https://www.ArvadaCenter.org
Botanic Gardens: https://concerts.botanicgardens.org
Summer Sunday Festivals – Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens: 640 Main St., Broomfield 80020
Castle Rock Concerts: https://www.meadowscastlerock.com/blog/summer-concert-series/
Central City Opera: https://www.centralcityopera.org
City Park Jazz – Last one Sunday, August 9th: https://www.facebook.com/cityparkjazz
Levitt Pavillion: https://www.levittdenver.org
Sofar Sounds House Concerts: https://www.sofarsounds.com
Swallow Hill Music: Saturdays at Four Mile Historic Park – https://www.swallowhillmusic.org
August 2026
We-Su, 5th thru 9th – Boulder County Fair – https://www.bouldercountyfair.org/events Look for the Cass Clayton Band playing!
Fr-Su, 7th – 9th – Various Times: 36th Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, Lyons, CO | For more detailed information, go to https://www.bluegrass.com | Look for COMBO’s Info Booth!
Th, 6th – 7:00 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band at Concerts in Clement Park, 7306 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123 This show is always so much fun! We have some new music in store for you. See ya out there!! https://www.ifoothills.org/clement-park/
Fr, 7th – ALL DAY – Bandcamp Day! Buy a song from your favorite artist and they get full pay!
Https://www.isitbandcampday.com
Fr, 7th – First Friday Five Points: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/grants-cultural-investments/five-points-jazz
Fr, 7th – Various times – 2 stages – Carnation Festival, Wheat Ridge, CO | https://www.thecarnationfestival.com
Fr, 7th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – August Birthday Party with Rudy Grant Band with guests Don Smith & Ann Penny at El Gran Jardin Restaurant, Windsor Gardens, 597 South Clinton Street, Aurora, CO 80247 | Country Music Dinner & Dance Show for all!
Fr, 7th – Doors at 6:00 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m. – Fiesta Colorado with Mariachi sol De Mi Tierra with Chicano Heat at the Levitt Pavilion, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 (South Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue; map available on the Levitt website) https://www.levitdenver.org | Free, or upgrade to VIP seating at
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/fiesta-co-with-mariachi-sol-de-mi-tierra-with-chicano-heat-2026-08-07-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-8164c9
Fr, 7th – 7:00 p.m. – El Loco Fandango and Stevie Rave On at The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton, CO | https://www.brightonarmory.org (Joe Bear)
Sa, 8th – Various times – 2 stages – Carnation Festival, Wheat Ridge, CO
https://www.thecarnationfestival.com
Sa, 8th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Flights Wine Café, Arvada, CO
Sa, 8th – 7:30 p.m. – T-Loop at the Old Town Social, Arvada, CO | https://www.tloopartist.com
Sa, 8th – Doors at 6:00 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m. – Afrik Impact Cultural Day Celebration ft. Élage Diouf with Blessing Bled Chimanga at Levitt Pavilion, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 (Off South Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue; map available on the Levitt website) https://www.levitdenver.org Free, or upgrade to VIP seating at
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/afrik-impact-cultural-day-celebration-ft-elage-diouf-2026-08-08-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-82ad2c
Su, 9th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at The Old Mine, Erie, CO
Sa, 11th – 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. – The Riverfront Park Summer Sessions is a free, family-friendly open-air concert and community event held in Commons Park (1610 Little Raven St) along the South Platte River in Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver. The event features live main stage bands, an MCA Intermixed DJ Stage, food trucks, pop-up bars, and a family zone.
https://www.riverfrontparkevents.com/
Tu-Sa, 11th – 15th – Various times – 2026 63rd SPAH Convention (Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica) at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel in St. Louis, MO | Go here for more info https://spah.org/convention-events/2026-spah-convention/
Th, 13th – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Flights Wine Café, 7714 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002 | One of Colorado’s most beautiful venues in the backyard with superb wine and tapas! We’ll be playing a variety of genres including some jazz, Bossa Nova and blues. It’s right on the RTD Light Rail! https://www.facebook.com/share/1C69iEFiXb/
Th, Fr – 13th & 14th – Zach Bryan at Empower Field at Mile High
Sa, 15th – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Post Brewing Co., Lafayette, CO
Sa, 15th – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Peak Big Band, under the direction of Dan Bell, at Gold Hill Mesa Summer Festivals, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs 80805 | This 18 piece Big Band blends classic swing with modern jazz energy with dynamic charts, tight grooves, and powerhouse performances. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music under the warm sun!
Sa, 15th – 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. – KUVO Jazz presents the 21st Annual Live at the Vineyards Jazz Concert featuring the Etienne Charles Creole Orchestra at the Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 East 66th Avenue, Denver (east of Washington St.) | Tickets and tables available at https://connect.rmpm.org/event/21st-annual-live-at-the-vineyards/e762398/register/new/select-tickets
Su,16th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Sweetheart Wine, Loveland
Su, 16th – 4:00 p.m. – Performance High Summer Live Band Showcase, Nissi’s, Where: Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette, CO 80026 | Admission: $25 advance / $30 door | https://nissis.com/events/performancehigh-summer2026/
Th, 20th – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Laurie & Lorrie at The Yard Summer Patio Sessions, 107 South Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026 | Free! Closing out this Special Summer Concert Series.
Fr, 21st – 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Laurie D at Edwards Art Battle, Edwards, CO
Sa, 22nd – Toto, Christopher Cross and the Romantics at Ball Arena.
Su, 23rd – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Loveland Market, Loveland, CO
Su, 23rd – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Awards at the Stampede, 2430 South Havana Street, Aurora. Tickets: $15.00. Advanced tickets available soon at the Stampede Website
Su, 23rd – Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte – Heavy metal converges with punk rock for an epic extravaganza at Ball Arena.
Fr-Su, 27th thru 30th – Boulder Roots Music Fest, downtown Boulder, CO | This event transforms downtown Boulder for four days! The Cass Clayton Band will be playing. It’s going to be SUCH a special weekend. We can’t wait to see you there. Tickets are officially on sale!
Sa, 27th – KSUT Radio is holding its 50th Anniversary Party by presenting the rock band Drivin N Cryin in concert at the Ska Brewing World Headquarters in Durango. The event is a free, all ages concert. More details later but put the show on your calendar in case you’re in Durango!
Sa, 27th – My Chemical Romance at Coors Field
Su, 28th – Chicago and Styx at Ball Arena | See these rock heroes while they’re still going strong.
Aug 29th – Sept 9th – Laurie D on a Southern Music Tour (if you know any venues or friends where I can spend the night, please let me know!) At Kerrville, TX, Galveston, TX, New Orleans, Tallahassee, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Hilton Head, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC and somewhere near Charlotte, NC
Sa, 29th – 6:00 p.m. – Melinda Hagan & Friends including Clip Cookson, Todd Moore, Clark Hagan, and Eugene Moles (Master Bakersfield guitarist), at 9420 Experience 2026 at Shelton Manor, Idaho Springs, CO with a whole lotta bands!
Sa, 29th – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Laurie D at Sky Train, 430 West Manhattan Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 | Laurie is so excited to provide music again for the Santa Fe Sky Train! She’ll sing folk, country, rock, blues and jazz and plenty of train songs! Get a ticket and get ALL ABOARD and expect the unexpected as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy, NM where we stop to view a glorious sunset! Entertainers, music, great food, and drinks await you on Sky RR.
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Sa, Su – 29th & 30th – Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (Aug. 29 & 30, 2026) – Honor Asian culture with food, shopping, art and thrilling dragon boat races.
Su, 30th – 9:00 – 10:30 p.m. – Laurie D at 806 Coffee, 2812 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Join award-winning Colorado singer-songwriter Laurie D as she travels through the Southwest on her 2026 Southern Music Tour! Come out for some great music at 806 Coffee in Amarillo!!!
Su, 30th – 11:30 am – 1:00 p.m. – Laurie D at a House Concert in Santa Fe, NM https://www.facebook.com/share/1GVEb7FeK7/
Mo, 31st – Calling all golfers! The Colorado Music Hall of Fame is thrilled to be back at Denver’s Wellshire Golf Course for our third annual golf tournament. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Funds raised support the programs of CMHoF and our mission to celebrate, promote and support Colorado’s music community. | https://cmhof.org/events/3rd-annual-golf-tournament
Mo, 31st – 11:30 a.m. – Laurie D Live On Air with Jenny Inzerillo, High Plains Public Radio | 96.3 FM | https://www.hppr.org | Or listen on their website or app!
September 2026
Denver Oktoberfest (Sept. 18–20 & Sept. 25–27, 2026) – From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something for everyone, split over two weekends.
We, 2nd – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at Boulder Farmers Market, Boulder, CO https://www.tloopartist.com
We, 2nd – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D at The Reel Nauti, 715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550 | Call your friends and tell them to go see Laurie!
We, 2nd – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Revenant Band at Biker Night at Burnout Grill, Milliken, CO
Th, 3rd – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Laurie D at The Den at The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 St. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Friends in New Orleans? Let them know Laurie’s going to be there!
Fr, 4th – First Friday Five Points: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/grants-cultural-investments/five-points-jazz
Fr, 4th – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Blue Tavern, 1206 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303 | Let your friends know now’s their chance to see Laurie D!
Fr, 4th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues Trio with Mad Dog, Sean Bennight & Mark Kaczorowski at Johnson’s Station,750 Boston Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501
Fr, Sa, Su – 4th thru 6th – Phish at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City.
Sa, Su & Mo, 5th, 6th & 7th – Various times – South Gaylord Street Labor Day Block Party | This is gonna be a fantastic event and we look forward to seeing you all!!!
Sa, 12th – Sunnyside Music Festival at Chaffee Park, Denver | This event supports local bands, businesses, artisans and youth organizations through year-round programming.
Su, 13th – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Concert Band presents The Roaring 20’s featuring vocalist, Hannah Rodriguez at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree, CO, featuring new arrangements of Jazz Age favorites, including the timeless My Funny Valentine, along with music by George Gershwin, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Percy Grainger, ending with Grainger’s masterpiece, Lincolnshire Posy.
Th, 17th – 5:00 p.m. – T-Loop at Jamestown Mercantile, Jamestown | https://www.tloopartist.com
Th, 17th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the East Simpson Coffee, Lafayette, CO
Su, Mo – 20th to 21st – Andrea Bocelli at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Mo, 21st – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Meeting via Zoom – Guest Speaker Gil Asakawa!
Th-Sa, 24th – 27th – Various times. San Juan Songwriters Festival, Durango, CO | More info at
https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets (NOT ‘the’ Durango Songwriters Expo)
October 2026
Meet your nine festival stages at the 2026 Lafayette Music Fest, all located in SoSoBoRo (south of S. Boulder Road) neighborhood in Lafayette, Colorado! Wanna be a neighbor?! Come one out Saturday Oct 3rd for the 5th annual Lafayette Music Fest!
5th thru 7th – Rush 50th Anniversary Tour – The legendary Canadian rock band, Rush, is embarking on one last career-spanning reunion, celebrating 50 years as a group.
Doja Cat at Ball Arena (Oct. 8, 2026) – The Queen of Pop-Rap is heading back to the Mile High City.
7th – Boulder Farmers Market – Tony of TLooP Artist Entertainment Group https://www.tloopartist.com 310.889.4673
Saturday Oct 3rd Lafayette Music Festival time and venue TBA
Laurie & Lorrie are excited to be part of the Lafayette Music Festival this year. Sharing originals and covers! Check for set time at “Lafayette Music Festival” and find tickets there as well.
As one of Boulder County’s premier fall music traditions, the festival brings together over 35 elite Colorado-based musical acts across eight independent local venues. Produced by the local non-profit Rock For The People, the event celebrates the diverse landscape of the regional music community
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Monday Oct 5th at 5 pm Musical Hike Suzanne Michot
Chautauqua Park Boulder, CO Venture back more than 120 years on this two-mile hike with naturalist Suzanne Michot & musician Laurie D. There will be stops along the way to learn the history of Chautauqua & discover the flora, wildlife & geology that surround & inspire us along the trail. Laurie will provide accompaniment with fun, nature-themed songs. Sing along, or just enjoy the music & the beautiful open space we have in our backyard! Miles: about 2. Elevation gain: about 300 feet. (Mileage & elevation will depend on the group.) Meet in front of the Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Rd. in Boulder. Suggested donation $20-$30, cash or Venmo
Saturday Oct 10th 5 pm Jazz & Roots Celebration at Savoy Denver Laurie D Jazz Duo with Jeff Fournier on bass!
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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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Second & Third Tuesdays of the month: Songwriters Round at the Speakeasy (Roxy on Broadway), 554 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209. This series takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the listening-room basement. Shows feature top songwriters – from upstarts to pros – performing solo. Hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones
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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 ‘til 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
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
