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
Our Next Event

Booking
What: Booking event
Where: Zoom
It’s time to talk about booking your band again. Get the real scoop from talent buyers who do this for a living. This time our guests will be Terri Fisher (5 Star Talent and Entertainment, Inc), Sandra Holman-Watts (Live At Jacks)

Announcements and Calendar for This Week
Photo: Frederick Douglass (circa 1879 by George Kendall Warren) | February is the month dedicated to Black History and Heart Disease. Kind of weird due

The Auditorium Music Business Conference 2023″ Will End Tonight February 2nd
The 2023 Auditorium Music Business Conference will be close tonight Thursday, February 2nd at Herman’s Hideaway on 1578 South Broadway, Denver from 4:00 to 7:30

U.S. Supreme Court to Review Social Media Stalking Case Involving Denver Singer Coles Whalen
Photo: Coles Whalen (photo from Facebook) | By Kyle Wagner, Westword | What constitutes a criminal threat on social media? That’s a question the U.S.

3 Rappers Missing for Days Since Detroit Gig was Scratched – UPDATE Feb. 1st – Not Good News
DETROIT (AP) — Three aspiring rappers who met in prison have been missing for 10 days after a Detroit gig suddenly was canceled because of

Why Spotify Will Ultimately Fail
By Benn Jordan, Sonic State | Video article – watch it! | Benn Jordan has taken another in-depth look at the music industry; this time

Celebrity Sidekick Looking for Talented Singers for Contest at the Wild Goose Saloon in Parker
Photo: Michael Layer | Tim Bovenzi has alerted us to his new “American Idol / The Voice” styled singing contest being held on Thursday evenings

2022 Colorado Blues Society Members’ Choice Awards Finalists
Voting for the 2022 Colorado Blues Society’s Members’ Choice Awards has closed, and we are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 Colorado Blues

10 Finalists Announced For The 2023 Music Educator Award; Pam Dawson – Top Educator!
By John Ochoa, Grammys | A total of 10 music teachers were selected as finalists for the the 2023 Music Educator Award, presented by the

Everything Old is New Again? Linda Ronstadt Streams Soar After ‘The Last of Us,’ evoking Kate Bush and ‘Stranger Things’
Photo: Linda Ronstadt | By Scottie Andrew, CNN | Linda Ronstadt’s “Long, Long Time” appeared not once but three times in Jan. 29th’s episode of

Ozzy Osbourne Cancels All Shows, Says His Touring Career is Over
By Issy Ronald, CNN | Ozzy Osbourne announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows, and said his touring career is over because he “is not

Barrett Stong, Jr., Tom Verliane, Peter McCann and Charlie Thomas (The Drifters) Leave Us // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths
Barrett Strong Jr. (February 5, 1941 – January 28, 2023) was an American singer and songwriter. Strong was the first artist to record a hit

Money (That’s What I Want) / Barrett Strong, Berry Gordy, Janie Bradford
“Money (That’s What I Want)” is a rhythm and blues song written by Tamla founder Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford, which was the first hit