Big THANK YOUs go out to local music businesses who helped with stuff for the swag bags we’ll be passing out at the Youth on Record Block Party this coming Saturday! See the article below. The Party is free, open to the public, and open to all ages. Bring the family and check out the Youth on Record facilities!
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A judge in Aurora has again postponed the trial of two of the officers in the murder of totally innocent Elijah McClain. See the article under “News”. | And speaking of murders, ABC’s presentation of 20/20 last Friday night was on the murder of musician Scott Sessions, a trumpet player who lived in Greeley and played with the band Movers & Shakers. COMBO followed the investigation at the time but many of the gory details were left out of the news reports. A jealous ex-boyfriend murdered Mr. Sessions and also his friend/fan Heather Frank, a young mother.
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and other persons who make their living by Music. We offer guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers no matter what field you’re in. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere. Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of Andy Ard!)
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http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
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EVENTS / CALENDAR
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Sounds of Summer!
We have lots of summer night concerts going on and many of them are free or low cost. Check them out at the following URLs for a more complete and update schedule:
All Summer: Red Rocks | http://www.redrocks.com
All Summer: Levitt Pavilion | http://www.levittdenver.com
All Summer: Film on the Rocks | http://www.denverfilm.org
All Summer: City Park Jazz | http://www.cityparkjazz.org
All Summer: Denver Arts | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex
All Summer: Music on the Mesa – Colorado Springs | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
All Summer: Colorado Music Festival, Boulder | http://www.coloradomusicfestival.org
June 8th: Westminster Music Fest | https://www.cityofwestminster.us/EventDetails/e/7569
Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
Record Store Day | https://recordstoreday.com/
Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival | https://thecarnationfestival.com/ (Aug. 11th – 13th ) https://www.facebook.com/WheatRidgeCarnationFestival/
Telluride Blues Fest – Sept. 15, 2023 – http://www.tellurideblues.com
June 23rd thru 25th – Summer Soltice Festival at The Tank, 233 County Road 46, Rangely, CO
Elevation Music Festival – June 30th thru July 2nd – http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.com
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June 2023
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COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest has started!
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Fr, 9th – 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Youth in Action Benefit presented by KINV-DB Innervision FM! At the Skyline Events Center, 158 South Federal Blvd. in Denver, CO 80219 | Tickets: $25
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Sa, 10th – Noon to 7:00 p.m. – Youth on Record Block Party, 1301 West 10th Avenue, Denver | Come join the fun with live music, tours of the facilities, and more! Check out COMBO’s booth while you’re there! YOR helps young people find their place in the music industry!
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Sa, 10th – Noon to 8:00 p.m. – Five Points Jazz Festival – Welton Street between 25th & 29th Streets | Live Music · Food · Drinks · Shopping · Kids’ Zone | FREE Admission!
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Th, 15th – Noon to 1:00 pm, Laurie & Lorrie at Lafayette Pride at Festival Plaza 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette 80026 | Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month all June. https://www.outboulder.org/
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June 17th – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Longmont Market, 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501
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Su, 18th – 11:00 a.m. – Jeremy Dion performing an Acoustic Father’s Day Brunch at the Wheel House in Niwot, CO | More info at https://www.jeremydion.com/
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Th, 22nd – 8:30 – 11:30 pm – Laurie Dameron, Mark Diamond and Larry Thompson at Terra, 891 14th Street, #100 (downtown Denver), Denver, CO 80202 | Join us for a night of jazz and blues!
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Sa, 24th – 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Denver Open Media presents Rooftop Sessions at the Buell Public Media Center, 2101 Arapahoe St., Denver | With Flo Jo, Tybo, 8th Element, Toonmac, O.T.I.S. and the Malachis | Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-sessions-tickets-649884290407
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Su, 25th – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – T-Loop’s Open Mic at Dry Dock Brewing North, 2801 Tower Road, Aurora | Back-line provided | Family welcome!
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Mo, 26th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO Get-together at Illegal Pete’s, Colfax & Race – come join us and meet your fellow musicians and supporters! Lots of free parking. Outside if the weather permits!
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Fr, 30th – Su, July 2nd – World Music Development presents the Elevation Music Festival in Alma, Colorado | Go to http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org for lots more information!
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July 2023
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Sa, 1st – World Music Development presents the Elevation Music Festival in Alma, Colorado | Go to http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org for lots more information!
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Su, 2nd – World Music Development presents the Elevation Music Festival in Alma, Colorado | Go to http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org for lots more information!
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Fr, &th – Doors 6:00 p.m. – Hazel Miller & The Collective at Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Castle Pines, CO | Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36426/production/1128031
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Tu, 18th – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. – COMBO Schmoozer – Join us after work for Happy Hour at Odde’s, 9975 Wadsworth Parkway, Westminster! Come meet the Fun COMBO Board!
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Su, 23rd – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – T-Loop presents an Open Mic Afternoon at north Dry Dock, 2801 Tower Road, Aurora. Backline provided. Just bring your axe and yourself – and a few friends – and have a fun afternoon at the Dry Dock. Family welcome!
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Fr, 28th thru Su, 30th – Underground Music Showcases starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday | Location:
21 South Broadway // Spread from 6th Ave to Alameda, Denver, CO 80209
https://tickets.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/e/underground-music-showcase-2023/tickets
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August 2023
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Tu, 1st – COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest ends at 11:59 p.m.!
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6th – 10th – Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp at the Hilton Garden Inn, Arvada, CO – Sign up at
http://www.rockymountainguitarcamp.org
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20th – More TBA – Memorial Service for Jim Ayers at the Buffalo Rose, Golden, CO
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TALENT NEEDED:
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● COMBO and Dry Dock Brewing North Presents an Open Mic Afternoon June 23rd
● COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest started May 1st; ends August 1st at 11:59 p.m.
● Sign Up Now for the Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp in Arvada August 6th – 10th
● Attention Filmmakers and Fans of the 48 —
Announcements and Calendar for This Week
