So saddened to hear that the Wild Goose Saloon in Parker, CO closed. Very nice venue. But between financial problems and owner Chris Dellinger’s cancer diagnosis, something had to take a step back. We’re rooting for Chris – I’ve known him since 1988 – and he’s a really terrific guy. I’m sure that he and his wife Lola are thinking about their future and the future of the bands and their employees as hard as they can. And if you haven’t contributed yet, a GoFundMe for Chris is at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-chris-dellingers-cancer-battle
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Checked out Bar 404’s Open Mic night last Tuesday. What an awesome group of blues guys, led by the one & only Lionel Young! “Show” starts at 7:00. Free! Lots of parking available, too.
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Concert tour notes: Phish heads out; Glen Hansard; Rush (that’s right!); Tomahawk and Melvins;
Sex Pistols to tour UK and Ireland; Mumford & Sons; Tom Morello to open for Bruce Springsteen!
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Add this to your calendar now! More info coming. Colorado Guitar Show & Custom Luthier Expo, Saturday, May 9th – Legacy Campus, Lone Tree, CO http://guitarshowmagazine.com/coloradoexpo.html
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Burning question: Is Jack Black fluent in Spanish? Answer in Jeremy Jojola’s Report below.
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Finally got around to catching up on Memberships this weekend. I note that we have a couple of people who joined as “Supporters.” Their “support” is truly appreciated! Only $20 to do that!
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One of the benefits of joining COMBO as a paid member is that we do our best to promote you and your music to our more than 2,400 names on our mailing list plus untold amounts to Facebook and “X” (f/k/a Twitter). However this benefit is for “Dues Paying” members only! If you’d like to get that benefit for one year, please consider either joining or re-upping your dues! Only $30 for an individual, $55 for a band (get the whole band to pitch in) and, if you have a music-related business, only $95 for that entity. Please check to see when the last time you “re-upped” was or let Barb know and she’ll check our records for you. We have lots of people sending in shows who haven’t helped us out for a LONG TIME!!! 🙂
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Go to our website at https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button. If you’d prefer to not use a credit card, you may send a check for the proper amount to COMBO, PO Box 18186, Denver CO 80218 instead. (Actually this helps us out even more as we don’t have to pay fees to Paypal!)
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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. 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
TALENT NEEDED:
DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND! Lafayette Music Fest: Calling ALL local bands, musicians and performers! Deadline March 1st
CALENDAR
February 2026
Th, 26th – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – FREE Karaoke Social – Denver | RSVP required!
https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/free-events
Fr, 27th – 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Young Heart Dance Band at Lakewood Elks Club, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood, CO | $10 p/p
Sa, 28th – Doors: 6:00; Show: 7:00 p.m. -Something Underground with Ryan Chrys for a combo
25th Band Anniversary & Seth’s 50th BD Bash! 18+ (Under 18 allowed with parent or guardian)
Tickets at: https://buffalorose.holdmyticket.com/tickets/455400?
March 2026
Tu, 3rd – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Artist Development Seminar: What To Do With An Original Song After Recording with Kelsy Lartius Miguel of Kelzana Artist Management –Denver/Online
https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Th, 5th – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Stage Performance Workshop: Moving On Stage – Denver/Online | You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Tu, 10th – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – FREE Song Circle – Denver/Online | RSVP required!
https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/free-events
Th, 12th – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Songwriting Workshop: Melodies and Melodic Structure – Denver/Online | You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Th, 12th thru Su, 15th – Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY | https://www.ticketmaster.com
Su, 15th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Wendy Clark Band at Bar404, 404 Broadway, Denver | Release of EP Stardust, too!
Th, 19th – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Artist Development Workshop: How (and Why) to Share Your Music – Denver/Online | You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Th, 20th thru Su, 22nd – Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh at the Filmore Theatre, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA | https://www.ticketmaster.com
Mo, 23rd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Program via Zoom: Guest speaker will be Nick Sullivan
Tu, 24th – 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Music Theory Seminar: How To Groove! – Denver/Online
You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Th, 26th – 7:00-9:00 p.m. – FREE Karaoke Social – Denver | RSVP required!
You can find our free events at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/free-events
April 2026
Tu, 7th – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – FREE Song Circle – Broomfield/Online
https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/free-events
Th, 9th – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Stage Performance Workshop: Bringing It All Together – Denver/Online | You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Fr, 17th – Doors 6:00; Show 7:00 – Crazy Diamonds – Honoring the music of Pink Floyd with the
Colorado Transit Authority (a tribute to the music of Chicago) at the Oriental Theater, 4335 West 44th Avenue, Denver | Tickets: https://theorientaltheater.holdmyticket.com/tickets/458409
Sa, 18th – 7:30 – 11:00 p.m. – Pop Divas Masquerade Charity Ball for “I See You”at Pace Center Ballroom, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138 | The Pop Divas are Amanda V as Madonna, Marilyn Taylor as P!nk, and Ana Rock as Lady Gaga.
Su, 19th – 10:00 Early Birds; 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Vintage Voltage Expo, Toy & Doll Super Show, Colorado Radio Collectors Club at the National Western Complex – Expo Hall, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver (Centrally located just east of I-25 off Washington) | Cost: $10 gets you into all three shows! Kids under 10 free!
Tu, 21st – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Music Theory Workshop: Singing Harmonies – Denver/Online
You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Th, 23rd – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Songwriting Workshop: Writing Better Lyrics – Denver/Online
You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Mo, 27th – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D. – Musical Hike with Suzanne Michot, Boulder, CO | Contact Laurie if you’d like to join them! |
Tu, 28th – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Artist Development Workshop: How Do Musicians Make Money? – Denver/Online | You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
We, 29th – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Songwriting Workshop: Chord Progression Analysis in Popular Music – Denver/Online | You can find our classes at https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/classes
Th, 30th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – FREE Karaoke Social – Denver
https://performancehigh.opus1.io/w/free-events
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
Songwriters at the Speakeasy (Roxy on Broadway), 554 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
This series takes place at 7:00 p.m. on the second & third Tuesday of each month in the listening-room basement at Roxy on Broadway. Shows feature top songwriters – from upstarts to pros – performing solo. Hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones
Open Mic / Jam nights at Bar404 at 404 Broadway, Denver, on Tuesday nights. Get there early to sign up! Lots of parking available. Free. Food, too! Https://www.bar404Broadway.com
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. Host: Todd Allen
Open Mics and Jams in Colorado Springs and Manitou 2026.
Sundays:
11:00 a.m. – Mother Muffs – Brunch Jam
2:30 p.m. – Avenue 19, 19 North Tejon – Blues Jam
3:00 p.m. – Buffalo Lodge, 2 El Paso Avenue, Manitou Springs – Bluegrass Jam
3:00 p.m. – Jack Quinn’s – Celtic Jam
3:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Kinfolk’s. Select Sundays, call ahead
5:00 p.m. – COATI Uprise, 500 South Tejon – Blues Jam
Mondays:
7:00 p.m. – Vultures 2100 East Platte, Colorado Springs
7:00 p.m. – Armadillo Ranch. Jam circle. Manitou Springs
8:00 p.m. – Frisky’s, 103 South Wasatch, Colorado Springs
Tuesdays:
5:00 p.m. – Hillside Community Center, 925 South Institute, Colorado Springs
5:30 p.m. – Walter’s Brewing, Pueblo
6:00 p.m. – O’Furry’s, 900 East Fillmore, Colorado Springs
6:30 p.m. – Molly Jam. Kinfolks, Manitou Springs
6:30 p.m. – Stony Jam. Armadillo Ranch. every other week
7:00 p.m. – 3 Es Comedy Club. Blues jam
7:00 p.m. – Jive’s. 16 Colbrunn Ct. Folk jam
7:00 p.m. – Wagon Wheel.2308 E. Platte Av. Comedy
8:00 p.m. – Lulu’s Downtown, 32 South Tejon, Colorado Springs
Wednesdays:
6:00 p.m. – Jive’s Coffeehouse. 16 Colbrunn Ct.
6-8. Bell Tower. 2nd & Petroleum. Florence.
6:30 p.m. – Trails End Taproom. Bluegrass Jam
7:00 p.m. – 1 Love Bar. 1106 N Circle Dr.
7:00 p.m. – Kinfolk’s 950 Manitou Ave 80829
7:00 p.m. – 3E’s Comedy Club. 1 S.Nevada #110
8:30 p.m. – Jimmy’s 324 McCullough Bl. 81007
Thursdays:
6:00 p.m. – Drum Circle. Memorial Park, Manitou
6:00 p.m. – Gold Dust. 217 S Union, Pueblo
7:00 p.m. – Mose Pub.409 Main St Canon City coming again this winter
Fridays:
6:00 p.m. – Back on the Blvd. 5 min Comedy or 10 min Original music. Every other Fri.
6:30 p.m. – Louie’s Tejon & Boulder. Open jam
7:00 p.m. – Elev8 Glass, 2438 E Platte 80909
8:00 p.m. – Murray Street Darts 609 N Murray Blvd
8:30 p.m. – Wagon Wheel. 2308 E Platte Ave
Parker Acoustic Society: Your OPEN jam at Fika Mainstreet’s side room each and every Thursday evening 5-9pm. Please BUY a coffee/tea/soda/scone and enjoy the music and hospitality.
Matt Flaherty: I host an open jam at Herb’s Bar Denver every Wednesday at 9:30. And an open mic at OPEN MIC @ The Circular Lounge hosted by Matt Flaherty Thursdays.