Happy Holidays! It fascinates me that peoples from all over the world – without communicating from continent to continent – and eons ago – chose to celebrate in some way this time of the year. So whatever “holiday” you’re celebrating, do so with honor and fun and reverence and to continue a tradition for a long time! And think of the different forms of music that was also created in honor of these celebrations!
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We had a nice group for our Holiday Dinner at Olive Garden last Saturday. Nice to meet members Pat and Katie, past member Bill Thode, and supporters Jan and Carol (new musical group? Just kidding!) We played Rock Trivia and Pat got the most correct answers with Steve and Bill following! We are hoping to get to work more with them in the future. Also, Board member Larry Thompson explained a little more on how he hopes the newly revised songwriting contest will help further the careers of some of our songwriters!
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This was one GREAT interview! Take a few minutes to watch it: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Elton John and Brandi Carlisle. Stephen welcomes singer-songwriters Elton John & Brandi Carlyle. https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/fHtrW8UEVxmM1MQyLULzzlEXsMAg_gS4/ 12/17/24
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CALENDAR
December 2024
Black Rose sponsors an Open Mic on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month in CO Springs – check it out at https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/openmic!
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Fr, 20th – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Grey Rails at Barrels & Bottles Brewery at Camp George West, 1055 Orchard Street, Golden, CO 80401
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Fr, 20th – 9:00 p.m. – The Hugh Phillips Band at Warehouse25sixty-five, Grand Junction, CO | https://www.warehouse2565.com/events
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Sa, 21st – 11L00 a.m. – Memorial Service for Monica Rose Brown at Washington County Event Center, 551 W 2nd Street, Akron, CO 80720. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to Kevin Brown c/o Stockmen’s Bank: 202 Main Ave. Akron, CO 80720. Donations will go towards an education fund for Monica’s granddaughter. (See In Memoriam for more details)
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Sa, 21st – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Alan Fasick (subbing for Laurie Dameron) at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu
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Sa, 21st – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – James Speiser’s Jazz at Marmalade Lounge, 8098 West 57th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002
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Sa, 21st – 8:30 p.m. – The Hugh Phillips Band at The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 | 970-375-2568 | https://durangowildhorsesaloon.com
Su, 22nd – Noon til 3:00 p.m. – Laurie D at Dillon Winter Market, 120 Buffalo St., Dillon, CO 80435 | Get ready to celebrate the season in style with Dillon’s first-ever Holiday Markets! This festive event will take place over two weekends in December—Dec 14-15 and Dec 21-22 – at the beautiful Dillon Town Park. From 10:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m. each day, enjoy a delightful holiday shopping experience featuring a wide variety of local Colorado vendors.
Su, 22nd – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020 | Community Holiday Song Sing-a-long! Bring the family! | Tickets at: https://www.rockymountainbrassworks.org/events/2024/8/22/together-again-with-highlands-ranch-community-band-dx7fk-a78h8
Su, 22nd – 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors on CBS, honoring the Apollo Theater Foundation, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, The Grateful Dead, and Francis Ford Coppola
Fr, 27th – 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Here’s a neat and creative new idea! Mad Dog Blues invites YOU to attend the recording of their 9th album at The End at Dog House Music Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026. Reserve your tickets on their Facebook events page at https://www.facebook.com/events/891046096459243/ or at https://www.doghousemusic.com/event-details/the-howlin-blues-show-with-mad-dog-blues-duo
Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu
Tu, 31st – New Year’s Eve – 4:30 p.m. – Hugh Phillips at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Tu, 31st – New Year’s Eve – 8:00 p.m. ’til 1:00 a.m. – Wendy Clark Band with The Samples and Float Like a Buffalo at the Little Bear Saloon, 28075 Highway 74 (Main Street), Evergreen, CO
Tu, 31st – 9:00 to 12:15 a.m. – Jeff Engler Band at Odde’s, 9975 (north) Wadsworth, Westminster, CO
January 2025
Black Rose sponsors an Open Mic on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month in CO Springs – check it out at https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/openmic!
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Mo, 2nd – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (back of the building – Fireside Room), SW Corner of Barnes Road & Iron Horse Trail
Sa, 11th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Fundraiser for the Austin Young Family at Whistle Pig Brewery, 2115 Templeton Gap, Colorado Springs, CO | $10 at the door
Mo, 16th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver (just east of Colorado Blvd. On Colfax) | E-mail Lauren for details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
21st – 25th – NAMM Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA | Events: 21st – 25th | Exhibits: 23rd – 25th | Register now! https://registration.namm.org/ns25/register
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We, 22nd – Noon til 3:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, Nederland, CO
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Su, 26th – 2:00 til 4:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Sweet Heart Winery, Loveland, CO
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Mo, 27th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Zoom Event: Chris Webb of Musician’s Tip Jar on ways to raise money, not only at your shows but year round!
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TALENT NEEDED:
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COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Starts February 1st – Details coming soon! Get your song’s MP3 and lyric sheet ready to go!
Photo: Poster for James Speiser’s show on 12/21/24