Z2 Entertainment & 97.3 KBCO are thrilled to announce a special evening with three-time GRAMMY®-nominated drummer, composer, and producer Nate Smith at Chautauqua Auditorium on Friday, September 26, 2025. This all-ages event promises to be a dynamic performance showcasing Smith’s unmistakable rhythmic prowess and his ability to seamlessly blend elements of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and pop into a singular, genre-defying sound.

Chautauqua Auditorium is proud to announce a groundbreaking performance by folk-feminist icon Ani DiFranco, featuring special guest Tune-Yards. This two-evening event promises an unforgettable experience that merges innovative musical artistry with powerful social commentary.

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 Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO are proud to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams & Her Band to Chautauqua Auditorium on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Renowned for her masterful songwriting, distinctive vocals, and resilience in the face of adversity, Williams returns to the stage following her critically lauded sixteenth studio album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart, and the release of her new memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You.

Z2 Entertainment & 97.3 KBCO are proud to present Steve Earle – one of America’s most revered and influential singer-songwriters – for a special solo, acoustic performance celebrating fifty incredible years of songs and stories. Taking place at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Monday, July 21, 2025, this unforgettable evening will showcase the artistry and authenticity that have made Steve Earle a legend in the Americana and country music realms.

A man like Dave Mason never truly stops touring. Yet, at 78, the chance to witness this legendary artist live is more precious than ever. Don’t miss your opportunity to see a rock icon in action—may these 2025 performances become treasured memories that last a lifetime.

Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO are proud to announce Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue at Boulder’s historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Monday, July 28, 2025. An electrifying performance awaits as Giddens—celebrated for her groundbreaking artistry that merges miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities—takes the stage with her ensemble. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO are thrilled to present the return of celebrated Americana artists Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Monday, June 16, 2025. A cornerstone of modern acoustic music, Welch and Rawlings bring their timeless songwriting, masterful musicianship, and Grammy-winning repertoire to the front range for an unforgettable evening.

Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO proudly present an evening with the legendary Judy Collins at Chautauqua Auditorium on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the performance beginning at 7:30 PM. This all-ages event will offer fans an unforgettable night of timeless music and storytelling from one of folk music’s most revered voices.

Four-time Grammy-nominated guitarist and vocalist Tab Benoit returns to the stage on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium. Presented by Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO, this much-anticipated concert marks Benoit’s homecoming with his new album, I Hear Thunder, and showcases the artist’s ongoing commitment to both the evolution of blues music and environmental stewardship.

Banjo. Drums. Harp. Huh?

Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO are thrilled to present an extraordinary evening with the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, and Antonio Sánchez at Chautauqua Auditorium on Thursday, June 19, 2025. This one-of-a-kind collaboration brings together three of the most innovative and virtuosic instrumentalists in contemporary music.