Have you always wanted to see the “Back Stage” area of venues? Now’s your chance to see the inner workings of the Mission Ballroom! The GM, Kevin Anderson, has agreed to show us around on a tour on Sunday, July 26th. This is an RSVP only event so be sure to sign up. Tour is limited to 15 guests.
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So many great music related events taking place this weekend! What we have listed are fun things to do mostly in the Front Range area but we know that there are also events going on in Grand Junction, Montrose, Durango, Glenwood Springs and more. Check out the Calendar below. Get out, get some direct Vitamin D from the sun and enjoy your favorite bands or hear a new one – or two!! Remember: They all play “original” songs that someone wrote or – quick – before AI takes over writing all of our new songs!
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Our Vice-President Dr. Annette Cannon reminded us that this is Disability Awareness Month. Not all “disabled” people have mobility issues but that also does not mean their brain isn’t working. Board Member Johnnie Johnson who runs non-profit Innervision works with “disabled” musicians and is constantly looking for places for them to perform. If your venue would like to put on a show of some great musicians, let him know! Innervision3@msn.com
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OMG! VERY FUNNY! You have got to watch this: https://www.facebook.com/reel/984571179894221
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Nine of our music-related businesses stepped up to donate prizes to the winner(s) of our Songwriting Contest: Durango Songwriters Expo, Celebrity Sidekick / Local Sounds Online, Tranquility Salon, Performance High, and Levitt Pavilion with KUVO and The Drop 107.7 and Rocky Mountain Public Media! See the article below for details.
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Tomorrow, July 10th is the deadline for Early Registration for the Durango Songwriters Expo! Save BIG BUCKS by signing up NOW. 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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BREAKING NEWS: Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at age 75. The Welsh rocker, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died unexpectedly in hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal, where she was being treated for an illness, her family said.
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TALENT NEEDED:
Deadline – Tomorrow, July 10th – Early Registration! Durango Songwriters Expo’s Broomfield 2026 Event, October 8-10. https://www.durangosong.com
Performance High offering special showcase to their students! Https://performancehigh.net
Applications now being accepted for the Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest – deadline September 3rd | https://www.BosqueArtsCenter.org | email Music@BosqueArtsCenter.org
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: 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
July 2026
Fr-Su, 10th thru 12th – 40th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival – This free annual celebration honors African American art and culture in the Denver City Park West neighborhood. Enjoy live music, art shows, a marketplace and a food court. Details in the article below.
Sa, 11th – Noon ‘til 8:00 p.m. – Featuring Jack Keith, Kevin Cumesty, Kara O’Kelly, Michelle Castillo, Joy Iwancio and Valerie Bhat at Infinitus Pie, 145 Nickel Street, Broomfield CO 80020
Sa, 11th – 5:00 p.m. (Note time change) – My’StroE G (Maestro G, get it?) featuring COMBO member and winning songwriter Tonie Neguse on Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center Stage at the Black Arts Festival, City Park Denver, CO
Sa, 11th – 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. – The Riverfront Park Summer Sessions is a family-friendly open-air concert and community event held in Commons Park, 1610 Little Raven Street, 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. FREE!
https://www.riverfrontparkevents.com/
Sa, 11th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at DANG Soft Serve Ice Cream, Denver, CO
Sa, 11th – 6:00 p.m. – Andy Frasco and the U.N. with The Cutlet at the Levitt Pavilion Denver,
1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 (Off South Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue; map available on the Levitt website) | RSVP for Free Tickets or to upgrade!
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/andy-frasco-the-u-n-2026-07-11-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-9cf9d5
Sa, 11th – 9:00 p.m. til Midnight – Wendy Clark & Mark Hendrickson with guest appearance by Kate LeRoux at the Roxy on Broadway, 554 South Broadway, Denver | No cover. 21+ only. https://www.wendyclarkmusic.com | https://broadwayroxy.com
Su, 12th – 4:00 p.m. – Soul Rebel Reggae Fest with Black Uruhu at the Levitt Pavilion Denver
1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 (Off South Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue; map available on the Levitt website) | RSVP for Free Tickets or to upgrade!
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/soul-rebel-reggae-fest-with-black-uhuru-2026-07-12-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-cff6f0
Su, 12th – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Loveland Market, Loveland, CO
Su, 12th – POSTPONED due to Heat Forecast! Broomfield Arts & Humanities at Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens
Fr, Sa – 17th & 18th – Festival in the Clouds, Alma, Colorado (above Salida) – T-Loop playing at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday | https://www.tloopartist.com | https://www.festivalintheclouds.com/
Fr, 17th – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Festival in the Clouds, Alma, CO | https://www.festivalintheclouds.com/
Fr, 17th – 6:00 p.m. – Las Cafeteras with Ritmo Cascabel at the Levitt Pavilion Denver
1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 (Off South Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue; map available on the Levitt website) | RSVP for Free Tickets or to upgrade!
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/high-fade-2026-07-17-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-2f1a51
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 p.m. – T-Loop at the Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO | https://www.tloopartist.com
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 & Lorrie at Beau Jo’s Pizza, Arvada, CO
We, 22nd – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at the Boulder Farmers Market, Boulder, CO | https://www.tloopartist.com
We, 22nd – Doors at 8:00; Show at 8:15 – Mile High Homecoming with Seth Beamer, Josh Scheer (Pandas and People) and Kevin Johnson (of The Bright Silence) with Laurie Dameron opening at Goosetown Tavern, 3242 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 | Ph: (303) 399-9703 | 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 & Lorrie 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.
Sa, 25th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Rudy Grant and the Buffalo Riders Band at Havana Street Night Market, Havana Street & Yale Avenue, Aurora, CO
Su, 26th – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Basalt Market, Basalt, CO
Su, 26th – Noon until 1:00 p.m. – COMBO Tour of the Mission Ballroom – RSVP Event! Send your name to info@coloradomusic.org if you WILL attend! Only 15 reservations accepted.
Tu, 28th – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie 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 Jazz Duo w/ Jeff Fournier on bass 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! Featuring the Colorado Junction String Band!
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 Café, Arvada, CO
Sa, 8th – 7:30 p.m. – T-Loop at the Old Town Social, Arvada, CO | https://www.tloopartist.com
Su, 9th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D 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/
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 & 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!
Su,16th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Sweetheart Wine, Loveland
Th, 20th – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Laurie & Lorrie at The Yard Summer Patio Sessions, 107 South Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026 | Free!
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
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.
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
September 2026
We, 2nd – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at Boulder Farmers Market, Boulder, CO | https://www.tloopartist.com
Fr, 4th – First Friday Five Points: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/grants-cultural-investments/five-points-jazz
Sept. 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
Th, 17th – 5:00 p.m. – T-Loop at Jamestown Mercantile, Jamestown, CO | https://www.tloopartist.com
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
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! 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 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
