In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve included an article from CBS Sunday Morning on the guitar god Carlos Santana. Born in Mexico, Mr. Santana was only 22 years old when he appeared at Woodstock in 1969. He has written tons of songs but one of my favorites is “Smooth” with Rob Thomas (of 3 Doors Down). Read the article and learn a little more about Mr. Santana! Expand your Musical Knowledge! And watch for the new documentary “Carlos” by Sony Pictures coming out soon. We may just do a night at the Movies With Barb!
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We’re keeping a close eye on the trial in Adams County of two police officers in the death of musician Elijah McClain who was wrongfully attacked and injected with ketamine, stopping his heart, which he died from a few days later. Elijah had done nothing wrong and was not armed. A neighbor called the police saying Elijah ‘was acting sketchy’ as he was waving his arms around (and wearing a ski mask in the summer). More than likely, as any musician knows, Elijah was either “air violining” or “air conducting” an orchestra.
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The next Open Mic at the North Dry Dock set has been set for Sunday, September 24th! 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Broncos game in the morning at 11:00).
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EVENTS / CALENDAR
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Last Sounds of Summer!
We have a few summer nights concerts still left and many of them are free or low cost. Check them at the following sites for more complete and update schedules and to buy tickets:
All Summer:
Red Rocks | http://www.redrocksonline.com
Levitt Pavilion | http://www.levittdenver.com
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Limited Dates:
Record Store Day | https://recordstoreday.com/
Sept. 30th, 2023 – Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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SEPTEMBER 2023
Th, 21st – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Sky Train, Santa Fe, NM
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Fr, 22nd thru Su, 24th – Various times – Denver’s Silent Film Festival at the Sie Film Center, 2510 East Colfax Avenue accompanied by some of the Denver’s finest gifted musicians | Check it out here: https://denversilentfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule?
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Sa, 23rd & Su, 24th – Denver American Indian Festival at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood Street, Lakewood, CO 80214 | This volunteer-run festival brings a celebration of American Indian culture, arts, music, and history to all Denver Metro communities. FREE and family friendly! Sat., Sept. 23rd, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Sun., Sept. 24th, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Sa, 23rd – 5:00 pm. – The Acousticators at Mother Tucker Brewery, 1132 West Dillon Road, Louisville, CO
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Su, 24th – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – TlooP presents an open mic at the North Dry Dock, 2810 Tower Road (right/south off I-70), Aurora, CO | PA & backline provided
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Su, 24th – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Concert Band with the Music of John Williams at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree 80124 | https://www.DenverConcertBand.org
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Mo, 25th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Next Monthly Event! Put on your calendars now! Guest speakers Brian Coates of Music Go Round, Aurora, and Mark McElwain of Sound Town, Westminster!
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Th-Sa, 28th thru 30th – In Broomfield! Durango Songwriter Expo at the Omni Interlocken Hotel
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Sa, 30th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at El Rancho, 29260 US-40, Evergreen, CO
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Sa, 30th – Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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Sa, 30th – 1:00 p.m. Tedx Breckenridge – featuring empowering speakers and music by Tloop, and Andy Thorne (of Leftover Salmon) in Breckenridge | https://www.TedXBreckenridge.com
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Sa, 30th – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks presents “Mountains Majesty” at the Broomfield Auditorium | https://www.rockymountainbrassworks.org/tickets – $10
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October 2023
We, 4th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at John Nelson’s office, 1626 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5619 (This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park). Office phone is 719-632-3384.
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Sa, 7th – Gates: Noon – 2:30 to 5:30 – Revenant Band at Octoberfest, 1133 North Linden Avenue, Trinidad CO 81082. Sponsored by Hollywood Bar& Café. Party ends at 11:00 p.m.!
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Sa, 7th – The Acousticators at the Thornton Harvest Festival | for more information, go to
https://www.thorntonco.gov/festivals-events/Pages/harvest-fest.aspx
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Mo, 9th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avene, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Monthly Zoom Event – Guest speakers to be announced
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We, 27th thru 29th – Laurie Dameron at Zion Natinal Park, Utah
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Sa, 28th – Doors at 8:00 p.m. – TLooP opening for Random Rab and Sugar Nova at the Fox Theater, Boulder, CO | https://www.tlooparist.com | Random Rab: https://randomrab.com/
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November 2023
We, 1st – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at John Nelson’s office, 1626 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5619 (This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park). Office phone is 719-632-3384.
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Fr, 3rd – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park, CO
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Fr, 3rd – Rachel Alena Quartet at Oskar Blues, Longmont | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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Mo, 13th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avene, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Sa, 18th -6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Winners Showcase at Odde’s, 9975 Wadsworth, Westminster, CO
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December 2023
Sa, 9th – 6:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner – Details TBA
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Fr, 15th – Rachel Alena Quartet at Oskar Blues, Longmont | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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TALENT NEEDED:
● COMBO and Dry Dock Brewing North Presents Its Next Open Mic Sunday, September 24th
● Registration is Open for the Durango Songwriter Expo – Sept. 28 – 30th –
http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com
● Howard Rosen Talent Contest Looking for Radio-Ready Songs – Ends October 31, 2023
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