HBO Combo

The HBO Combo is a 5-piece band located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The initials for the band, HBO, are a credit to the Howard Bloemker Orchestra, started by Howard in 1947. Instrumentation includes trumpet, sax/clarinet/flute, trombone, keyboard, & drums.
We specialize in music for listening and/or dancing. Music selections include big band swing, latin, dixieland, show tunes, Great American Songbook, pop, jazz, country, and patriotic. Audiences especially enjoy our programs with themes: such as Nature's Wonders, 20th Century Revisited, Music of the Heart, etc.

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For more information call: Deb McDonough, 513-225-1722 or send email to squeezeplaymusic@yahoo.com

In 2025, HBO has several appearances scheduled
Jan. 23 Seasons Retirement Community
Feb. 27 Seasons Retirement Community
Mar. 4 Llanfair Retirement Community
Mar. 20 Seasons Retirement Community
Apr. 24 Seasons Retirement Community
May 22 Seasons Retirement Community
June 26 Seasons Retirement Community
July 24 Seasons Retirement Community
Aug. 28 Seasons Retirement Community
Sep. 25 Seasons Retirement Community
Oct. 23 Seasons Retirement Community
Nov. 20 Seasons Retirement Community
Dec. 18 Seasons Retirement Community

2026
Feb. 24 Green Township Senior Center