Great news! Four of our music-related businesses have stepped up to donate prizes to the winner(s) of our Songwriting Contest! The Durango Songwriters Expo is donating an entry worth $450 which will go to one of all the songwriters who entered. Celebrity Sidekick/Local Sounds On-line has offered an entry into their Vocal Competition which could be worth up to $550! Tranquility Salons gave us a gift card worth $100 towards any of their services for all genders, and Performance High also gave us a gift card worth $100 toward any of their wonderful programs! And to top it off, Levitt Pavilion/KUVO, The Drop 107.1, and RMPBS have donated a VIP Package to one of their concerts! Thank you ALL for helping out!
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Platte River Bar & Grill was the setting for our annual Schmoozer last Sunday. What a SUPER venue! Y’all will LOVE it! Great food, great friends with musical interests, and great conversation! We also got to meet new members Teresa & Brett Suydam! What more could you ask for?! We had a wonderful time. Please plan to join us next year!
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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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Durango Songwriters Expo’s Broomfield 2026 Early Bird Registration is Open Thru July 10th
We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10. https://www.durangosong.com
CALENDAR
Summer Concerts:
Arvada Center concerts: Tickets: call 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
Sofar Sounds House Concerts: https://www.sofarsounds.com
Swallow Hill Music: Saturdays at Four Mile Historic Park – https://www.swallowhillmusic.org
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 | Sally Bortz, Administrator
June 2026
Th, 18th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band at New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain PkwyGolden, CO, 80403 | https://www.cassclaytonband.com
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 – 10:30 til Noon – J.J. Fraser at the Golden Market | Great food and drink, plus as many classic tunes as I can fit in. I’d love to take your requests so please come out!
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 – Noon to 8:00 p.m. – Highlands Festival, 32nd & ? COMBO’s own T-Loop on at 3:30!
Free for the whole family!
Sa, 20th – 9:00 p.m. – COMBO member Toni Negus with Madam Shadow, Goddess Mak, and Charlie Sharp in a Juneteenth Jubilee, Black Cabaret at Sexploratorium, 1800 South Broadway, Denver | 21+ show | $15 |tickets & more info at https://www.sexploratoriumdenver.com/
For more information, follow COMBO and the featured artists on social media.
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Su, 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Summer Solstice fundraiser for COMBO member Julia Bryan, Muse Performance Space, Lafayette, CO | SOLD OUT | if you would like to donate to Julia’s recovery fund please consider a donation at https://gofund.me/7aa517f4c
Su, 21st – 6:00 p.m. – City Park Jazz featuring COMBO’s own Hazel Miller and The Collective – Denver’s City Park, 18th & York – Take the bus to get there! Bring your own seating! Donation.
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-Su, 3rd thru 5th – Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Cherry Creek/Denver, CO
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
Sa, 18th – 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Wendy Clark Band at Western Sky Bar & Tap, 4361 South Broadway, Englewood
Su, 19th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Beau Jo’s Pizza, Arvada, CO
We, 22nd – Doors at 8:00; Show at 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 | Ph: (303) 399-9703 (across from the Bluebird Theater) | | https://www.goosetowntavern.com | 21+ unless you have your parents with you! Tickets at:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63243281/mile-high-homecoming-featseth-beamer-wpatrick-armould-kevin-johnston-denver-goosetown-tavern?clickref=1101lDpwBew8
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. https://www.ums.com
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, 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/
Sa, 1st – 5:30 pm – Laurie D at Beaver Creek
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
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
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/
Sa, 15th – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Post Brewing Co., Lafayette
Su,16th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Sweetheart Wine, Loveland
Th, 20th – 5:30 – 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-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. More info later.
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
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
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 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
