What better way to end 2024 and to start 2025 than to send a big THANK OUR COMBO 2024 BOARD MEMBERS — David Barber (Webmaster), Dr. Annette Cannon (VP); Todd Caron (Program Committee, Zoom meeting assistant); Tracey Chirhart (Secretary); Johnnie Johnson (Non-Profit Coordinator); Tony “T-Loop” Molina (Website Song Admin); Larry Thompson (Songwriting Contest Admin); and Clark Hagan & Nick Summers (Consultants) (and me – Barb Dye – President & Newsletter Editor). Also serving during the year were Jamie Krutz (Moderator, Zoom meeting guest intros) and Tamera Duran (Back-up secretary). And helping with some website problems was Saam Golgoon of World Music Development! We want to thank them SO MUCH for their volunteer service – they spend a lot of their time helping YOU, the musician and musician supporter, out with your careers!
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To all of you who attended our meetings (both live and via Zoom), entered our Songwriting Contests, paid dues, and donated funds (which help to keep our group going), we send a giant THANK YOU! Also THANKS to those of you who performed in our Songwriter Showcases. 2024’s performers were Lisa Selle, Dylanovus (Dylan Anthony), Joy Iwancio, Jamie Krutz, Tony Molina, Mike Abbass, Dan Treanor (with friends Merrian Johnson & Nic Clark), Christopher Ryan, and Marty Jones. You were SWELL!
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We’ll be offering many of the CDs we received back in the early 2000’s for sale at the Guitar Show in April. If you want your CDs back,please contact info@coloradomusic.org with the notation “I Want My CDs Back” in the subject line. We will make arrangements to set those back for you to pick up.
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Bandcamp Fridays: Let us know if your songs are on Bandcamp and send your URL so we can let our readership know. Info@coloradomusic.org
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and supporters who play or produce music and music acts. We offer an exchange of information, 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 affect musicians – all musicians – everywhere. Our motto in Colorado: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of Andy Ard!)
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CALENDAR
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!
Fr, 3rd – Bandcamp Friday – Full Royalties for Musicians Like Laurie Dameron, Marty Jones & Joy Iwancio! As always, for details, go to: https://www.isitbandcampfriday.com
Fr, 3rd – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ironwood Bar & Grille, 5706 Arapahoe Avenue (Flatiron Golf Course), Boulder, CO | Featuring light jazz, blues, and requested music!
Su, 5th – Fund-Raiser for the Austin Young Family; Wife Clairelise has Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the Buffalo Rose, 1116 Washington, Golden, CO | Doors at 12:30; $30 cash at door; tickets online as well.
We, 8th – 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: Wife Clairelise Has Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the Whistle Pig Brewing, 2117 Templeton Gap, Colorado Springs, CO | Cost $10 at the door | With HooDoo Honey, Old School Cool, Austin Johnson Band |https://www.pikespeakblues.org
Sa, 11th – 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.
Mo, 13th – 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
We-Fr, 15th – 17th – Various times – Women in Music Org Announces 2025 Virtual Summit –
https://www.musicconnection.com/40-years-of-service-women-in-music-org-announces-2025-virtual-summit/?utm_source=musicconnection&utm_medium=email
Sa, 18th – 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.
21st – 25th – NAMM Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA | Events: 21st – 25th | Exhibits: 23rd – 25th | Register now! https://registration.namm.org/ns25/register?ms=partner_mc&utm_source=musicconnection&utm_medium=email
We, 22nd – Noon til 3:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, Nederland, CO
Sa, 25th – 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.
Su, 26th – 2:00 til 4:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Sweet Heart Winery, Loveland, CO
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!
February 2025
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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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Sa, 1st – 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.
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Su, 2nd – 6:00 p.m. – The Grammys on CBS (Channel 4 Denver)
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We, 5th – 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
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Fr, 7th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ironwood Bar & Grille, 5706 Arapahoe Avenue (Flatiron Golf Course), Boulder, CO | Featuring light jazz, blues, and requested music!
Sa, 8th – 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.
Mo, 10th – 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
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Sa, 15th – 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.
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Sa, 22nd – 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.
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall – Details TBA! But put the date on your calendar NOW!
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March 2025
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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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Sa, 1st – 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.
We, 5th – 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
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Fr, 7th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ironwood Bar & Grille, 5706 Arapahoe Avenue (Flatiron Golf Course), Boulder, CO | Featuring light jazz, blues, and requested music!
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Mo, 10th – 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
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall – Details TBA! But put the date on your calendar NOW!
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April 2025
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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!
We, 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
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Fr, 4th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ironwood Bar & Grille, 5706 Arapahoe Avenue (Flatiron Golf Course), Boulder, CO | Featuring light jazz, blues, and requested music!
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Sa, 5th – 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.
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Su, 13th – 10:00 to 4:00 – Vintage Voltage Expo, Guitar & Luthier Show, Radio Collectors Club, and Toy & Doll Supershow at the National Western Complex, I-70 & Brighton Blvd. $10-15 entry, FREE parking! More details to come! Put it on your calendar NOW! Look for the COMBO info booth!
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Mo, 14th – 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
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Mo, 28th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall – Details TBA! But put the date on your calendar NOW!
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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!
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Vintage Voltage Expo, Guitar & Luthier Show, Radio Collectors Club and Toy & Doll Supershow at the National Western Complex Sunday, April 13th – Calendar it now!