Dec. 9th is Colorado Gives Day – We sure would appreciate it if you would consider giving to COMBO! Our Vice President Dr. Annette Cannon has written a letter explaining why that you all should read. We’ve published it below!
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Barb is thinking about offering a Management Class for Artists and/or their supporters via Zoom. Would you be interested? Cost would be $40 for a two hour session and would include a membership to COMBO. Let her know at info@coloradomusic.org All new and renewing memberships would be eligible for the class.
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The Durango Songwriters Expo for Ventura, CA has extended the deadline for Early Bird registration to December 15th! That’s the last day to register for the Expo at our Early Bird rate. Take $20 off of your registration if you sign up here today: https://form.jotform.com/253050718763155
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On Celebrity Name That Tune Monday night, Sonia Morgan & Christian Soriano went thru 4 tie-breaking rounds before Christian finally got Britney Spears’ “Whoops! I Did It Again” to win $15,000 for his charity! They even missed the theme from The Simpsons. The audience was going bonkers!
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Tommy Nuhulu alerted us to this really talented band from Mexico. Take a look. Too bad we have to be so divided by some peoples’ racism. Music is the international bond that binds us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jecA7XzA1wo
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Chris Daniels: Hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since the filming of “40 years in the making: The Magic Music Movie.” A documentary about Colorado’s first acoustic Jam Band. It was made by Lee Aronsohn and Fleur Saville and the final reunion concert happened at the Boulder Theater in 2015. The band’s run was 1970 to 1976 – another century – and another world.
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Concert tour notes: Zach Bryan will perform two concerts in Denver at Empower Field at Mile High. The tour will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, and Friday, Aug. 14. || Guns ‘n Roses announce huge 2026 tour. No stops yet in Denver but I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t drop by in late August! || Sublime to perform self-titled album for first time ever at Red Rocks in 2026. || On July 28, 2026, AC/DC is coming to Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.
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TALENT NEEDED:
Durango Songwriters Extended deadline until December 15th – Sign up here today:
https://form.jotform.com/253050718763155
Events That Repeat Each Month:
First Friday Jazz Hops: Honor the roots and enjoy the fruits! Our partners at the Five Points Business Improvement District are hosting First Friday Jazz Hops! Enjoy a night of live jazz featuring local musicians and artists performing at venues along Welton Street in Denver’s historic jazz district. Check out their schedule at https://www.milehighfestivals.com
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The Denver Chapter of NSAI meets the second Monday of every month — either virtually or in person — at 7:00 p.m. MT. For more information, please go to https://nashvillesongwriters.com or email lauren@laurenbrombert.com or lawdanj@gmail.com.
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Black Rose Arts Society 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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The TBRAS (The Black Rose Arts Society) offers twice-monthly shows on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908. Doors at 6:15; All ages. Tickets at https://www.tbras.org |
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Front Range Songwriters – Colorado Springs: 1st Wednesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. John Nelson, contact. Location: Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road. This is at the SW corner of Barnes Rd. and Iron Horse Trail – one block East of Barnes Rd and Oro Blanco.
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Southern Colorado NSAI – Castle Rock: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Meeting via Zoom | Call
Wayne Hanson to be added to the Zoom call and for more info: 720-989-5185
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Western Colorado Songwriter Alliance Facebook Group – Grand Junction area: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1122384432992979/
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December 2025
Mo, 1st – 3:30 p.m. – Hugh Phillips at International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE)
Springfield, MO | The IAFE is the largest gathering of the fair industry anywhere in the world. People from fairs of all sizes – from small county fairs to the largest events in the world – come together to learn, share ideas, network, and visit a trade show unlike any other. Hugh will be showcasing. | https://coloradocountry.com/
Tu, 2nd – 6:30 p.m. – Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Littleton 80130
Th, 4th – 9:00 p.m. – SSM/SKM Nashville Recording artist Hugh Phillips at The Alibi, Telluride, CO | https://coloradocountry.com/
Fr, 5th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Dinner/Dance Show at El Gran Jardin, 595 South Clinton Street, Denver (Windsor Gardens) featuring Ann Penny, Greta Smith, and the Ladies of Country Music
Fr, 5th – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – String Kitchen Music/Hugh Phillips at The Blu Pig, Moab, UT https://coloradocountry.com/
Sa, 6th – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Laurie D with the fabulous Jeff Fournier on bass at BonacQuisti Wine Company, 4640 North Pecos Street, Unit 1, Denver, CO | One of my all time favorite venues. Great wine, delicious tapas and jazz, blues, Bossa Nova and some jazzy holiday tunes!
Sa, 6th – 2:00 p.m. – Celebration of Greg Carr’s Life at Swallow Hill Music, 70 East Yale, Denver (East Yale and Broadway)
Sa, 6th – Doors: 4:00, Show: 5:00 – Big Signal album release party with Chella & the Charm and Gartener at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer Street, Denver | Tickets: MUST READ —
https://larimerlounge.com/event/big-signal-w-chella-the-charm-gartener/larimer-lounge/denver-colorado/
Sa, 6th – 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. – Hugh Phillips at Wild Horse Saloon, Durango, CO
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Su, 7th – 3:00 p.m. – Denver Mandolin Orchestra at Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts, 7530 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO (Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church)
We-Th, 10th & 11th – Colorado Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, the Denver-based Americana musicians known for their vintage R&B style. The induction ceremony will take place live during the band’s 20th Anniversary Holiday Show & 10th Anniversary Album Release Concert at Mission Ballroom in Denver || https://cmhof.org/events/nathaniel-rateliff-and-night-sweats-induction-2/
Th, 11th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – White Fence Farm Christmas Party & Grand Jam Reunion at the American Legion, 1655 Simms Street, Lakewood, CO | Featuring members of the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame!
Fr, 12th – 2:30 p.m. – Hugh Phillips at Snowmass Mall, Snowmass Village, CO
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Sa, 13th – 5:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner at the Downtown Aquarium – RSVP Required – president@coloradomusic.org | Cost of dinner is individual
We, 17th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Nevan Castaneda as Elvis at Waldo’s Chicken, 24153 East Prospect Ave., Aurora
Th, 18th – Doors 6:30, show 7:30 – Cass Clayton Band with Christmas of Soul at the Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO |Tickets available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cass-clayton-band-a-christmas-of-soul-tickets-1968264765899?
Fr, 19th – Doors 6:30, Show 7:30 – Santa’s Guitar Show featuring Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts with Brian Hornbuckle and Dear Marsha at the Wild Goose Saloon, 11160 South Pikes Peak Drive, Parker, CO 80138 | Ages: 21 & under with parent or guardian
Sa, 20th – 7:00 p.m. – Chris Daniels & The Kings with friends Freddi Gowdy, Hazel Miller, Kenny Passarelli, Clay Kirkland, Robert Johnson, Mark Oblinger, Linda Lawson, Jake Opie Schroeder, Harry Tuft, and so many more at SWALLOW HILL, 90 East Yale, Denver, CO (just east of Broadway on Yale) Ya’ll come on over … gonna be a “ wham bam at the ashram!”
Su, 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Jinx Jones & The Poudre Valley Playboys at the Oriental Theatre, 44th & Tennyson, Denver | Tickets at:
https://theorientaltheater.holdmyticket.com/tickets/452752?_ga=2.88247071.562974166.1760909433-2022403640.1760909433