BandWagon Battle of the Bands (Denver Preliminary #1) @ The Black Buzzard feat. TBAFriday, November 6th 2026 | Doors @ 7PM | Show @ 8PM It’s our favorite time of year again, when we celebrate local music with some healthy competition between Colorado’s best bands at the BandWagon Battle of the Bands. The series, which has been happening annually since 2011, hosts shows in Denver (2), Greeley, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs with preliminary rounds that see top bands in each city battle it out for entry to the finals. This year’s prize includes a $5,000 check and a BandWagon Magazine cover story, which will be awarded at the Moxi Theater on January 23rd, 2027. But first, the groups need to make it through the prelims. Denver’s happens first, at the Black Buzzard: Night one, on Friday, November 6, night two on Friday, November 13. The Colorado Springs prelim will happen at Lulu’s Downtown on November 14; Fort Collins will take place at Sound Bar on November 21; and the Greeley’s prelim will be at The Moxi Theater on December 4. The performances are judged by about ten judges with strong ties to the Colorado music scene, plus a fan voting system. Submit your band to compete HERE. Apple to be a judge HERE. Put your brand on the bill through a sponsorship HERE. And of course, support your local music scene by showing up and casting your fan votes! The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues Denver 1624 Market St, Denver, CO 80202 www.theblackbuzzard.com | The Black Buzzard's age policy is 18+, or all responsible ages accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Black Buzzard is Denver's LoDo destination for local, live music. Tucked away in the basement of the historic Oskar Blues Grill & Brew at 1624 Market Street, the Black Buzzard hosts 150+ concerts/year with buzz-worthy musicians of all genres from Denver and beyond. The venue features a full bar and a 280 capacity standing room, the perfect space to breathe in some blues or headbang the night away. Check out The Black Buzzards upcoming concert calendar at theblackbuzzard.com BandWagon Presents BandWagon Presents is Colorado and Wyoming's independent concert promoter. We started in March 2011 as BandWagon Magazine, covering live music in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, and expanded into concert promotion in 2021. Today we book and operate shows at the Moxi Theater, The Rialto Casper, Lulu's Downtown, Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues Denver, Gaslight Social, The Lincoln Theatre, Stella's Pinball, and more across the Rockies. We also publish BandWagon Magazine, a monthly independent arts and entertainment publication distributing in print across northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. View our full calendar of events and get tickets at bandwagonpresents.com