The Colorado Music Business Organization
COMBO is a community organization of musicians, music business professionals, and music scene supporters. The Colorado Music Business Organization’s mission is to offer the best networking, education, and support resources for the Colorado music community.
We’re here to help you succeed in the Music Business
COMBO Songwriting Contest Ends Soon!
9th Annual Songwriting Contest
Are you a songwriter?
Do you have an awesome song?
It’s the return of the COMBO Songwriting Contest!
COMBO is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and advocating for emerging songwriters, helping to bring awareness to Colorado musicians. Through the COMBO Songwriters Contest, we want to provide songwriters a platform to have their music heard. We are believers in creativity, chasing dreams, and getting the chance to pursue your passion. Why? Because our board members are made up of artists, performers, and music lovers. We know it takes courage, conviction, and passion to pursue your music and find your purpose.
The winning songs will be curated for a compilation CD provided to participating music industry professionals including but not limited to music publishers, radio hosts, and music supervisors.
Announcements and Calendar for This Week
Photo: Michael Hossler (from his Facebook page) | Congratulations to Michael Hossler for winning the entry into the Durango Songwriters Expo to be held on
COMBO’s Next Event: Mon., Sept. 26th – 7:00 p.m. via Zoom – “I’ve Got My CD Done – Now What?”
Photo: Storm Gloor & friend | Join the COMBO Board and special guest speaker Storm Gloor on Monday, September 26th on the topic of “Marketing:
World Premiere of The Genius of African-American Music on Sat., August 20th
Join us Saturday, August 20th for the world premiere of The Genius of African-American Music, an educational video series produced by Ron Meyer of Louisville.
New Five Points Venue Will Showcase Denver Music, Art, Food and Wellness
Photo: Iman Haidar, Corey Jacobs & Crystal Wiggins (from Society Denver) | By Emily Ferguson, Westword | Three longtime local creatives are coming together to
Kudos to Ashleigh – Denver Open Media’s Newest Intern
My name is Ashleigh Smith but I go by Ashlyn Toria when writing and producing music. I am both an audio engineer and a certified
Bring That Beat Back: Why Are People in Their 30s Giving Up On Music?
By Daniel Dylan Wray, The Guardian | It would have been unimaginable in our 20s, but these days more and more friends are disengaging from
Jon Batiste Exits Bandleader Position at Late Show with Stephen Colbert
By Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair | Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste has left his role as bandleader for Late Night with Stephen Colbert. The late night
William “Bill” Pitman of The Wrecking Crew, Dies at 102 // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths
Photo: Bill Pitman (courtesy of the Pitman Family) | William Keith Pitman (February 12, 1920 – August 11, 2022) was an American guitarist and session
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Announcements and Calendar for This Week
Welcome to new Board Member Todd Caron! Thank you so much for sharing your time with us, Todd! Your help will be truly appreciated. |
Benefit Concert Saturday, August 13th for Grand County Search and Rescue – for Rescuing People – and Their Much Loved Dogs!
How about a nice drive to the Mountains Event! Join us as we raise funds for Grand County Search & Rescue, a 501(c)3, all-volunteer organization
On August 12th the Rocky Mountain Guitar Stars Concert Will Benefit the Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp
Rocky Mountain Guitar Stars Concert will flood the Rialto Theatre stage in Loveland, CO with six internationally known recording artists in an evening of stunning