So good to see Marilyn McGinnity, former owner of the Mercury Café (do we ever miss that place!) and friend Caroline, Tommy Nuhulu, and other music dignitaries at the Songwriters Round in the Speakeasy at the Roxy on Broadway Tuesday night. The show is hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones and this group featured COMBO’s own Steve Son accompanied by Guitarimo!
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Don’t forget! Early Registration for the Durango Songwriters Expo is now open! 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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We’ve gathered up some great prizes for the winner of our Songwriting Contest (to be announced soon). KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP 104.7,along with the Levitt Pavilion, and Local Sounds Online with Celebrity Sidekick have all offered prize packages that the winner will LOVE, We’ll have more details in the weeks to come!
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Aug 29th – Sept 9th – Laurie D at Southern Music Tour: If you know any venues or friends where I can spend the night please let me know! At Kerrville & Galveston, TX; New Orleans, Tallahassee & Jacksonville, FL; Hilton Head & Myrtle Beach, SC, and somewhere near Charlotte, NC.
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Concert tour notes: See list below of those who have had to cancel the remainder of their tours.
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CALENDAR
June 2026
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
Fr, 12th – 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. – Tyler Stanfield Band at the Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120 | https://www.localsoundsonline.com
Sa, 13th – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Duo (with Alex) at the Berthoud Brewing Company, 450 North 8th Street, 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 & 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/
Sa, 13th – 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. – Brian Hornbuckle Band at the Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120 | https://www.localsoundsonline.com
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! Rowhouse 43 will be playing. Drinks & meals are encouraged!
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
Su, 14th – 4:00 p.m. – Broomfield Arts & Humanities presents The Watertower at Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens, 640 Main Street, Broomfield 80020 | Free but a $5 donation is welcomed!
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 | Thursday nights on Miner Street come alive every Thursday through summer. Also a curated vendor market, and a relaxed, walkable downtown experience—perfect for shopping, dining, & lingering a little longer. Https://www.facebook.com/share/18cSX1ouAU/
Fr, 19th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Young Heart Dance Band at Rendezvous Restaurant, 2888 South Heather Gardens Way (Heather Gardens), Aurora, CO
Fr, 19th – 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Johnstown Community Nights, Johnstown YMCA, 165 Settler Way, Johnstown, CO 80534 | FREE event begins at 6 pm! In collaboration with the Johnstown YMCA and Thompson River Parks and Rec, the city of Johnstown is bringing summer fun, food, and music to the community! Carnival type games and activities hosted by Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation. This event is free and open to the public!
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
Sa, 20th – 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Highlands Street Fair, 32nd between Irving & Perry, Denver, CO | COMBO’s own T-Loop on at 3:30! Free for the whole family! https://highlandsstreetfair.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 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Femmes With A side of Soltice Witchery featuring 5 Foot Betty (a/k/a Sharon Glassman), Louise Lately & Kat Goblin at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 | https://larimerlounge.com/
Fr-Su, 26th -28th – The 2026 24th Annual Blues From The Top Festival, presented by the Grand County Blues Society takes place once again this year at the scenic Rendezvous Event Center (78821 US Hwy 40) in downtown Winter Park. Tickets: https://www.bluesfromthetop.org.
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 – 1:30 Doors; Class at 2:00 – Rob Mullins, with Amelia Ransom, is presenting a piano master class “Strategies to Improve Your Music Career” at Classic Pianos/Maurice Unis Concert Hall, 1332 South Broadway, Denver. It is free but you do have to register.
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 & Lorrie at South Pearl Market, 1527 South Pearl Street, Denver 80210 | FREE! 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/
July 2026
Fr, 3rd – First Friday Five Points: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/grants-cultural-investments/five-points-jazz
Fr, 3rd – 6:00 to 8:30 pm – Laurie D at Johnson’s Station, Longmont, CO
Su, 5th – 12:30 p.m. – Rachel Alena at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival-Denver, Denver, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Su, 5th – 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m. – Laurie D at Central Park Market, Denver
We, 8th – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie D at The Trident Booksellars, Boulder, CO
Fr-Su, 10th thru 12th – Colorado Black Arts Festival – This free annual celebration honors African American art and culture in the historic City Park West neighborhood. Enjoy live music, art shows, a marketplace and a food court. The event is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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/
Su, 12th – 4:00 p.m. – Broomfield Arts & Humanities presents The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra at Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens, 640 Main Street, Broomfield 80020 | Free but a $5 donation is welcomed!
Sa, 11th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D at DANG Soft Serve Ice Cream, Denver, CO
Su, 12th – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Loveland Market, Loveland, CO
Fr, 17th – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Festival in the Clouds, Alma, CO
Sa, 18th – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Laurie D at Windsor Market, Windsor, CO
Sa, 18th – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Funkology is the ultimate dance party and entertainment band consisting of professional, highly trained musicians with years of experience. At Gold Hill Mesa, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs 80805
Su, 19th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Beau Jo’s Pizza, Arvada, CO
We, 22nd – 8:00 – Doors; Show: 8:30 – Mile High Homecoming with Seth Beamer and Patrick Armould & Kevin Johnson (of The Bright Silence) at Goosetown Tavern, 3242 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 | 303-399-9703 | Tickets at:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63243281/mile-high-homecoming-featseth-beamer-wpatrick-armould-kevin-johnston-denver-goosetown-tavern?clickref=1101lDpwBew8
https://www.goosetowntavern.com | 21+ unless you have your parents with you!
Fr, 24th – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park, CO
Fr-Su, 24th – 26th – Underground Music Showcase in RiNo – The UMS returns in a new home, moving from South Broadway to the River North Art District. Long known for spotlighting emerging and independent artists, the festival will present more than 200 performances across outdoor stages and venues throughout RiNo.
Su, 26th – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Basalt Market, Basalt, CO
Tu, 28th – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. – Laurie D at Arbol Market, Paonia, CO
Tu, 28th – AC/DC at Empower Field at Mile High – The legendary rock outfit is set to continue their “Power Up Tour.” With a band of their caliber and the race against time and age, this very well could be the last time Denver gets a chance to see the “Hells Bells” group in their current form.
We, 29th – 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Laurie D at Carbondale Market, Carbondale, CO
We, 29th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
We-Su, 29th thru the 2nd ‘- The Sound of Music – This vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “16 Going on 17” and “Edelweiss.”
August 2026
Sa, 1st – 5:30 pm – Laurie D at Beaver Creek, CO
Sa, 1st – 7:30 p.m. – Rachel Alena at Oskar Blues, Longmont, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Su, 2nd – 4:00 p.m. – Broomfield Arts & Humanities presents the Colorado Junction String Band at Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens, 640 Main Street, Broomfield 80020 | Free but a $5 donation is welcomed!
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
Sa, 8th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Flights Wine Cafe
Su, 9th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at The Old Mine
Sa, 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/
Sa,15th – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Post Brewing Company, Lafayette, CO
Su, 16th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Sweetheart Wine, Loveland, CO
Th, 20th – 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Laurie D at The Yard Summer Patio Sessions, 107 South Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
Fr, 21st – 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Laurie D at Edwards Art Battle, Edwards, CO
Su, 23rd – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Loveland Market, Loveland, CO
Fr, 28th – KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP 104.7 are hosting the Block Party at the Levitt Pavilion as a part of Levitt Pavilion Denver’s Free Concert Series dedicated to building community through music. More info will be posted later but put the date on your calendar NOW!
Sa 29th – Sept 9th – Laurie D at Southern Music Tour (if you know any venues or friends where she can spend the night please let her know!) At Kerrville & Galveston, TX; New Orleans; Tallahassee & Jacksonville, FL; Hilton Head & Myrtle Beach, SC, and somewhere near Charlotte, NC.
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
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: 720-898-7200 or at https://www.ArvadaCenter.org
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 Round 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 ‘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
