While we’re giving thanks for all the helpers in 2025, let’s not forget Bill and Miles who joined COMBO as “Supporters.” All musicians – and music-oriented organizations – need supporters. Also helping with keeping an eye out for news articles on the music business were Alex Teitz (https://www.femmusic.com), Jamie Krutz (https://www.jamiekrutz.com); Dr. Annette Cannon (Https://www.jmoonpromotions.com), Larry Thompson (Https://www.brotherhoodofthehook.com) and Rob Roper (https://www.robroper.com). So THANK YOU, Bill, Miles, Alex, Jamie, Annette, and Rob!
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A Celebration of Life has been set for Purnell Steen on January 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 933 East 24th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205 (just west of Downing on 24th – Five Points).
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Happy Heavenly birthday, Elvis. You set the bar so high by just being yourself and changed music and the entertainment world forever.
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Concert tour notes: Phish, Lily Allen, David Lee Roth plays Van Halen, Triumph, Garth Brooks, Paul Simon, Chris Stapleton, and Bruno Mars.
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. We do our best to educate and offer an exchange of information, guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers no matter what genre they play. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could affect musicians – all musicians, all genres – everywhere.
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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Please “Like” us on Facebook! Helps our “standing” in the web world!
http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
CALENDAR
TALENT NEEDED:
Su, 11th – 11:00 a.m. MST – FREE! What: Annual Music Supervisor Panel | Event details + free registration: https://www.syncsongwriterprograms.com/music-supervisor-panel-2026-sm
Durango Songwriters Expo – Details and reservations: https://www.durangosong.com
KICH Radio in Pueblo Looking for Musicians! Read Carefully – They Need Listeners, too!
Website: https://gripalotradio.wixsite.com/kich
Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Looking for Awesome Country Genre Talent
https://www.facebook.com/colocountrymusic.halloffame
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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Open Mic / Jam Nights:
From Todd Allen: The Open Jam Night at Mega Music in Sterling is the perfect place for musicians of all ages & levels to get together, hang out, play & learn. Always a good time. Even if you’re not a musician, come hang out & watch. Call 970-521-9020 to sign up.
January 2026
Fr, 9th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – JJ Fraser at Water2Wine, 311 East County Line Road, Unit A-20, Littleton, CO | Water, wine, music and food!
Sa, 10th – 11:00 a.m. – Celebration of Life for Purnell Steen at Zion Baptist Church, 933 East 24th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205 | Phone: 303-861-4958
Su, 11th – 11:00 a.m. MST – FREE! What: Annual Music Supervisor Panel | Event details + free registration: https://www.syncsongwriterprograms.com/music-supervisor-panel-2026-sm
Su, 11th – 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Performance High: FREE Adult Band Mixer – Denver
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1phVs3k_K1nrMfIvOMcA_oo3nXnrhEfnqbRyxgh2lb-o/edit?tab=t.0
Tu, 13th – 5:00-7:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 2280 Junction Place, Boulder, CO
Tu, 13th – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Performance High: Artist Development Seminar: Intro to Music Business with Kelsy Lartius Miguel of Kelzana Artist Management – Denver/Online
Sa, 17th – Doors at 6:30; show at 7:30 Pop Divas Showcase featuring Marilyn Taylor of P!nk Project, Amanda V’s Material Girl, and Ana Rock’s Metal Gaga at Nissi’s, Lafayette, CO
Tues, Jan, 20 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Performance High: FREE Song Circle – Denver/Online
Thurs, Jan, 22 – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Performance High: Songwriting Workshop: Form and Arrangement – Denver/Online
Mo, 26th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Meeting: “How to Sync License Your Songs for Movies, Television, Commercials, etc.” – via Zoom! Put it on your calendars now!
Tues, Jan, 27 – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Performance High: Stage Performance Workshop: Peak Performance Mental Hacks – Denver/Online
Thurs, Jan, 29 – 7:00-9:00 p.m. –Performance High: FREE Karaoke Social – Denver
February 2026
Sa, 7th – 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. – Steve Pavey’s band at Misfits in Lakewood
Mo, 23rd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Meeting: Guest speaker Bret Dallas on how he got his equipment back after all being stolen
Tu, 24th – SCFD at the Colorado State Capitol – More details later