Please note the change in speakers for this coming Monday’s Town Hall! Jake Wolf of Wolf Academy on Music Education for Kids Outreach” will be speaking. Details below! See the full description in the “Events” below!
Wish I was in Durango – uh, Ventura!!! The Durango Songwriters Expo kicks off today in Ventura, CA. To all of our COMBO members who are attending: Have fun and learn lots!
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Looks like we finally got our “Technical Difficulty” fixed so our Songwriting Contest is up & running! Get your lyric sheet ready in a copy & paste format, your recorded song in a WAV format (MP3 is acceptable but WAV is better for us), and your credit card. Go to https://www.coloradomusic.org and click on the “Enter Songwriting Contest” tab and follow the directions! Looking forward to hearing your song!
Remember: The top scoring songs will be presented to record companies, music supervisors, and more, and may have a chance with being signed by Brotherhood of the Hook Publishing Company!
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The Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library at 2401 Welton Street, Denver, is celebrating Black History Month ’cause where would MUSIC be without our esteemed Black and other musicians of color! Singers, Songwriters, Instrumentalists, promoters, sound engineers – so many that shaped the Music Industry not only in the U.S. but all over the world. Photo of library exhibit by Tomas Larzsohn.
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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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Please “Like” us on Facebook! Helps our “standing” in the web world!
http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
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CALENDAR
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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Th, 20th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Dave Tamkin & Company at St. Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO| Free! Come see Chadzilla, Brad Huffman and Dave Tamkin – for the whole fam 😉
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Th, 20th – 8:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m. – Brian Brooks’ Sundown Rising at Tom Davis Saloon (Ladies’ Night), 450 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO | https://www.tomdavissaloon.com
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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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Fr, 21st – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Grey Rails Duo at Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria, 11863 Springs Rd, Conifer, CO 80433-7259 | All ages, FREE!
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Fr, 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Dave Tampkin & Co. at SoFar Sounds | https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106397407?
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Fr, 21st – 9:00 p.m. – Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Henchi at the Little Bear in Evergreen, CO
(Chris & The Kings celebrating their 41st Anniversary!)
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Sa, 22nd – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Brian Brooks’ Sundown Rising at Bruce’s, 123 1st Street, Severance, CO | https://www.brucesbar123.com
Sa, 22nd – 8:00 p.m. – The Steve Son Band at Dubb’s Pub, 5301 South Broadway, Denver
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Sa, 22nd – 9:00 p.m. – Dave Tamkin & Company at the Appaloosa Grill, 535 16th Street, Denver, CO
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106099418?
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Su, 23rd – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Concert Band with guest artist Stephen Dombrowski at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124 | Tickets may be purchased at the door, however all tickets are for reserved seats, so we recommend getting your selection early. To Reserve Seats: By Phone: 720-509-1000 | Online: Go to Buy Tickets and select your seats.
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Mo-Sa, 24th thru March 1st – 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. – Brian Brooks’ Sundown Rising at Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, 25 North Cache Street, Jackson Hole, WY | https://www.milliondollarcowboybar.com
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall via Zoom –Jake Wolf of Wolf Academy on “Music Outreach for Kids” – He just received a massive award for his own music! Details below!
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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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Sat, 1st – 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Rudy Grant & Friends Playing a Birthday Party (from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.) for Ms. Irma Palmer – Turning 108 Years Young at 940 Quantas, Aurora, CO (Windsor Gardens)
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Sa, 1st – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks presents With a Celtic Heart at the Wheat Ridge Center for the Music & Arts, 7530 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO 80033 | Buy your tickets at
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rocky-mountain-brassworks-presents-2
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Mo, 3rd – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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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 – 8:30 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band with Caton Sollenberger at Goat Soup and Whiskey, 22954 U.S. Hwy. 6, Keystone. CO | Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com
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Sa, 8th – Sa, 1st – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks presents With a Celtic Heart at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO | Buy your tickets at
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rocky-mountain-brassworks-presents
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Mo, 10th – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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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, 17th – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Tu, 18th – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Halfpenny Brewing, Centennial, CO
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Fr, 21st – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Abbott & Wallace, Longmont, CO
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Mo, 24th – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall via Zoom – Krista DeHerrera on Booking Mountain Venues! More details coming! Put the date on your calendar now!
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29th – Chris Daniels & The Kings at the Roots Music Project, Boulder, CO
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Mo, 31st – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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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 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. p.m. – Cass Clayton Band at The Lodge at Sunspot, Top of the Gondola, Winter Park CO | Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com
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Mo, 7th – Mo, 3rd – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Sa, 12th – Mark It On Your Calendar Now! Record Store Day is Saturday, April 12th
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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 – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Max Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Mo, 14th – 7:00 p.m. -Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Fr, 18th – 7:30 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band with Riley J opening at Roots Music Project (RMP), 4747 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO Suite VC3A | $18 | Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com
Mo, 28th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall via Zoom – DNA Picasso on “The Non-Profit Grassroots-Artist Connection Called CMIA” – More details TBA! Put the date on your calendar NOW!
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May 2025
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Sa, 17th – 8:00 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band with Lit Society at Two Moons, 2944 Larimer Street, Denver –
$15 – Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com | Lit Society features Eric Imbrosciano (drums), Tom Amend (keys), Caton Sollenberger (guitar), Nate Miller (trumpet & saxophone) Wyatt Walker Wear (bass). Get your dose of funk!
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Mo, 19th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall with Guest Speaker TBA – Put this on your calendar now!
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TALENT NEEDED:
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COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Has Started! Go to https://www.coloradomusic.org to enter!
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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!
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Want to play at the UMS (Underground Music Showcase), dubbed 25 Years Loud, July 25-27? Deadline March 2nd – Apply here: https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/artist-application
Starting Monday, March 3rd – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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