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

In 2026, HBO has several appearances scheduled
Jan. 29 Seasons Retirement Community "Mardi Gras is coming"
Feb. 4 Green Township Senior Center "Mardi Gras is coming"
Feb. 26 Seasons Retirement Community "Cincinnati inspired songs"
Mar. 19 Seasons Retirement Community "Music of the Heart"
Apr. 9 Arbor Springs of Florence "Ladies Night"
Apr. 23 Seasons Retirement Community "Ladies Night
May 28 Seasons Retirement Community "Bacharach, Beatles, Berlin"
June 25 Seasons Retirement Community "Red, White, and Blue"
July 30 Seasons Retirement Community "Let's Dance"
Aug. 27 Seasons Retirement Community "Going Places"
Sep. 24 Seasons Retirement Community "Oktoberfest"
Oct. 29 Seasons Retirement Community "A Walk in the Country"
Nov. 19 Seasons Retirement Community "M Is For Mystery"
Dec. 17 Seasons Retirement Community "Holiday music"