The Grammys, honoring singers/songwriters/musicians will be presented on Sunday, February 2nd. In the past we’ve put on Grammy Watching Parties and we’ve had a ton of fun at them! Unfortunately, this year, the date came a week after our scheduled general talk, and on the same night as our Board meeting, as well as us having trouble finding a venue. So, at this time, we are just going to hold an informal get-together somewhere. We’ll put more info in next week’s newsletter and we’d love to have YOU join us if you’d like! Put Sunday, February 2nd on your calendar, time TBD (probably around 6:00 p.m. – come when you can as the show lasts until 10:00 p.m.) and we’ll let you know where!
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With so many “natural” disasters happening all over the world right now, and some of the most painful here at home, maybe the term should be “Keep your thoughts, prayers and money. . .” with those who are in need! “Thoughts and prayers” don’t seem to be working very well but money sure can help!
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COMBO member asked why the photos in the newsletter were so blurry. We don’t know. Our webmasters have worked on the problem. BUT, if you click on the article, or go directly to our webiste (https://www.coloradomusic.org), the photos come through “loud & clear!” Try it! Let us know if there is still a problem so we can let our newsletter provider know.
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You may also want to read from Audio Phix: TikTok ban in the United States should make music fans exceedingly unhappy // TikTok is an example of how music has changed. | ByLee Vowell|
https://audiophix.com/tiktok-ban-united-states-should-make-music-fans-exceedingly-unhappy
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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.
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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!
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
Fr, 24th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – JJ Fraser at Water 2 Wine, 311 East County Line Road, Unit A-20, Littleton, CO 80122
Fr 24th – 8:30 p.m. – Tribute to The Stockyard Saloon hosted by Ryan Chrys and Scott Gray at the Denver Stockyard Saloon, 4710 National Western Stockyard Drive (west of the main buildings), Denver, CO 80216 | 303-298-0525 | Special appearances by Stockyard Saloon and CCMHOF All-Stars! (Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame)
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.
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Sa, 25th – 8:30 p.m. – Last Dance – Tribute to The Stockyard Saloon hosted by Ryan Chrys and Scott Gray at the Denver Stockyard Saloon, 4710 National Western Stockyard Drive (west of the main buildings), Denver, CO 80216 | 303-298-0525 | Special appearances by Stockyard Saloon and CCMHOF All-Stars! (Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame)
Su, 26th – 2:00 til 4:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 West U.S. 34, 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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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!
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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Sa, 1st – Seating & Dinner at 6:30 p.m. – Show at 7:30: Hazel Miller Jazz Band at Full Cycle Cafe & Bar, 2355 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301 |Advance Ticket Cover Charge $20 | Door Cover Charge $25 | 8:30 p.m. Second Set only Cover Charge $12 (subject to availability) | Jazz Supper Club Series | https://fullcyclecafebar.eventcalendarapp.com/u/31967/356555
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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!
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Fr, 7th – Two Shows! First show at 6:30 p.m. (doors at 5:30), Second show at 9:00 p.m. – Atomga, 9 piece Afrobeat band, featuring COMBO member bassist Joel Ashmore, at Dazzle, 1080 13th STREET, Denver, CO (NOT 14th AVENUE) | 6:30 show Tix: https://bit.ly/429VKER | Late show: 9:00 pm
Tix: https://bit.ly/40sVnUD | https://www.instagram.com/p/DEtl4n5sVbG/ | https://www.DazzleDenver.com | Presented by: 105.5 the Colorado Sound
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Fr, 7th – 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. – John Bunzli Consortium at Black & Blues Music & Brews, 423 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537-5507
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Sa, 8th – 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, 9th – 5:00 p.m. (doors at 4:00) – Jeremy Dion at Globe Music Hall, 4483 Logan Street, Denver, CO 80216 | 303-296-1003 | https://globehall.com/event/max-seidman-w-milk-n-fox-ghost-of-caroline-jeremy-dion/globe-hall/denver-colorado/
Su, 9th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at The Old Mine, 500 Briggs Street, Erie, CO 80516
The Old Mine has homemade hard ciders, great appetizers, sandwiches, tacos, salads and pizza! Also Cider Donuts! | I’ll be playing folk, blues and jazz originals and covers!
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Mo, 10th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Fr, 13th – 7:00 to 9:15 p.m. – Jeremy Dion with Danny Shafer at The Times Collaborative, 338 Main Street, Longmont, CO | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mixtape-songwriter-showcase-with-danny-shafer-and-jeremy-dion-tickets-1083043194349
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Fr, 13th – 7:30 p.m. – Jock Bartley (of Firefall) acoustic – A benefit concert to raise awareness for suicide prevention at Center Stage, Evergreen, CO | Tickets & info | https://www.ovationwest.org
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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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Su, 16th – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Busey Brews Ned, 70 East 1st Street, Nederland, CO 80466 | Smokehouse & Brewery! Voted “Best of Boulder 2023”. It’s the place to go for fresh smoked meets, tofu, and house-brewed beer!
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Fr, 21st – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Laurie Dameron at The Passenger Restaurant (Dickens Opera House), 300 Main Street, Longmont, CO | Great menu with tapas and American cuisine. Laurie will be background with guitar instrumentals, light jazz, Bossa Nova, and any other requests!
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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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Sa, 22nd – 8:00 p.m. – The Steve Son Band at Dubb’s Pub, 5301 South Broadway, Denver
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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 via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Sa, 15th – From Doug Bohm: Save the date! Lilith Fair Tribute at The Oriental Theater featuring over 25 musicians and guest vocalists! Tickets on sale now:
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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 via Zoom | 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!