Mike Villia, owner of Tranquility Salon and a COMBO member, donated an Epiphone guitar, amps, and other accessories to COMBO. Todd Caron refurbished the guitar and made it look and sound fabulous. We, in turn, will officially donate it to Youth on Record at their Block Party this Saturday, September 19th around 2:00 p.m. Todd will present the guitar to Caleb Tardio, director of Youth on Record, for the members of Youth on Record to use in their recording studio. We want to thank Mike so much for his generous donation and Todd for refurbishing the guitar which will go to help so many young people that participate in the Youth on Record programs.
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The Sons of Legion would like to build their Fan Base and have offered to give us a handful of FREE tickets to their show at the Mission Ballroom on Wednesday, September 30th. If you would like to go, send an email to info@coloradomusic.org and we’ll set you up! Want to know more? https://www.facebook.com/Sonsoflegion
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Last days to sign up for the Durango Songwriters Expo and to reserve your room. The DSE is being held in Broomfield, October 8th thru 10th, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort. More info at https://www.durangosong.com
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Don’t forget! The Lion’s Lair is still open on Colfax & Race in spite of the bus lane construction. Walgreen’s (next door) has agreed to let LL customers park in their lot for free. Support your local live music venues!!! https://www.facebook.com/100064636813511/events/
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New Songwriters Event to be held in Durango (not affiliated with Durango Songwriters Expo – boy, this is going to be confusing!) called the San Juan Songwriters Festival. We’ve provided the website for you to check out! https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets Or see more in the full article below.
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I included Bob Mackie in the list of “Notable Musicians Deaths” below – not because he was a musician but because he “dressed” so many of our favorite people: Cher, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Dolly Parton, and recently Sabrina Carpenter, and icons like Elton John and Carol Burnett (who can ever forget the “Curtain Dress?’) God Speed, Bob. I know that you and Peter Max will be redecorating Heaven by dazzling up those angels and making the clouds a whole lot brighter!
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COMBO Board Member T-Loop asks that you send him your songs if you want them on our Spotify Playlist. Please email him at tlooplooperlive@gmail.com for more info or to send your song, or at the Spotify Artist music link. We have some great and talented artists! TLoop has sent the following URLs for you to check out! These tracks include winners of our Contests!
COMBO’s Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5doJjsfZYcObpIecdpWVZw?si=hRKGVxrbRemypuvuHxIFwQ&pi=kmF6oE5XQ8ORt
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COMBO’s Best Tracks Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qbXlJ1CmHeSwCuiXZy2cu?si=4I14EWqSQ_aG3ky3Qfr8UA&pi=W7w_UomfQua4_
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Concert tour notes: The AC/DC show for Sept. 16, 2026 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto was canceled due to damage the venue sustained following a severe weather event; The Temptations announce farewell tour stops in Colorado – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocal group will perform Tuesday, Jan. 12th at Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs and Wednesday, Jan. 13th at Paramount Theatre in Denver; Kenny Chesney announces 2027 stadium tour with Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James at Empower Field on Saturday, July 17th; Macklemore gets canceled from opening for Ed Sheeran – see below articles for more information.
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To join COMBO, 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:
Sandra Holman Watts’ Looking for Entertainment for 2027 Parker Days | Deadline December 1st
https://www.liveatjacks.com/parker-days-artist-submissions
Durango Songwriters Expo’s Broomfield 2026 Registration is Open. We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10. https://www.durangosong.com
Performance High offers lots of classes and activities! Https://performancehigh.net
San Juan Songwriters Festival. Not be be confused with the above Durango Songwriters Expo! https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets | This looks like a lot of fun!
Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 28th at 11:59 p.m. for Paid Workshop for Musicians Oct. 11th: Build Social Change Through Music – Apply Here via Google Forms:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1byS0onQfdvFFLfd-40FJ3CduWmlVWKkj/view
Boulder Arts Commission’s September 22nd Artist Meetup: AI and the Artist – RSVP Required
https://bouldercolorado.gov/events/artist-meetup-ai-and-artist | In Boulder, CO
Join the West Colfax Orchestra starting 10/11 or Jazz Band starting 9/27
Sign up here: https://westcolfaxmusic.com/
CALENDAR
Summer Concerts:
Arvada Center concerts: Tickets: call 720-898-7200 or at https://www.ArvadaCenter.org
Botanic Gardens: https://concerts.botanicgardens.org
Castle Rock Concerts: https://www.meadowscastlerock.com/blog/summer-concert-series/
Central City Opera: https://www.centralcityopera.org
Levitt Pavillion: https://www.levittdenver.org
Sofar Sounds House Concerts: https://www.sofarsounds.com
Swallow Hill Music: Saturdays at Four Mile Historic Park – https://www.swallowhillmusic.org
September 2026
Denver Oktoberfest (Sept. 18–20 & Sept. 25–27, 2026) – From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something for everyone, split over two weekends.
Th, 17th – 5:00 p.m. – T-Loop at Jamestown Mercantile, Jamestown | https://www.tloopartist.com
Th, 17th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the East Simpson Coffee, Lafayette, CO
Fr, 18th thru Su, 20th – Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival in Arvada | Tickets range from $30 to $500. https://www.archtopfestival.com/tickets-2/
Fr, 18th – Doors: 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. Show – Levitt’s Free Concert Season Presented by Kaiser Permanente | La Santa Cecilia with Verena at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Trucks: Flavor of Tabasco, Super Smash Bros, Peyote, Wheels on Fire | https://www.levittdenver.org | Free or upgrade tickets at https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/la-santa-cecilia-2026-09-18-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-24f293
Sa,.19 – Noon to 6:30 p.m. – The Tony Luke Band delivers a soul-stirring, passion-driven musical sound stretching from gritty, classic blues, rhythm & blues, funk, rockabilly and jump at Gold Hill Mesa, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs 80805 | Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. | https://www.goldhillmesa.com/
Sa, 19th – 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Youth on Record Block Party, 10th & Navajo, Denver | FREE! Look for the COMBO Information Booth #21 there – Come by and say “Hi!”
Sa, 19th – 4:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Duo at Berthoud Brewing Co., Berthoud, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 19th – 7:30 p.m. – Transatlantic Guitar Trio at Rialto Theater, Loveland, CO – Sponsored by COMBO member Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp, a non-profit organization | Find more info at
https://www.rockymountainguitarcamp.org
Su, Mo – 20th to 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Andrea Bocelli at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Su, 20th – Doors: 4:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. Show – Levitt’s Free Concert Season Presented by Kaiser Permanente | Japan Fest with JA-NE Cultural Mixtape at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Featured Food Trucks: Peaceful Creations, Ninja Ramen | https://www.levittdenver.org | Free or upgrade tickets at
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/japan-fest-2026-09-20-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-a9cf09
Mo, 21st – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Meeting with Guest Speaker Gil Asakawa via Zoom!
Tu, 22nd – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. – Boulder Arts Commission’s September Artist Meetup: AI and the Artist at Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | RSVP required: https://bouldercolorado.gov/events/artist-meetup-ai-and-artist
Th-Sa, 24th – 27th – Various times. San Juan Songwriters Festival, Durango, CO | More info at
https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets (NOT ‘the’ Durango Songwriters Expo)
Th, 24th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO Member Teresa Suydam’s EP Release Unsung Hero at Arvada Community Room, 7601 Grandview Ave, Arvada, CO 80002 | RSVP here (w/details): https://partiful.com/e/g0d9FzqBfJzj8ABfI8NO?c=nCGQfHEw
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/teresasuydam/unsung-hero
Sa, 26th – Noon to 6:30 p.m. – Rock’n on the Mesa is the final concert of the season. It features Steely Dead, Zeppelin Alive, and Grizzly Gopher at Gold Hill Mesa, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs 80805 | Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. https://www.goldhillmesa.com/
Sa, 26th – 3:00 p.m. – Grey Rails at Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill, 4601 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439-7349
Sa & Su, 26th & 27th – 10:00 a.m. – Rocky Mountain Record Show at The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Boulevard, Denver (near 35th) | 720-710-0992 | A NPU venue | Bringing together vinyl and other recorded media to music collectors! https://theticketing.co/e/rmrsfall2026?
Sa, 26th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Join Innervision for our upcoming Jazz & R&B in the Dark benefit at Spangalang Brewery! 2736 Welton St., Denver, CO 80205 | Advance tickets are $20 General Admission. Tickets will cost $5 more at the door, so please purchase yours early.
Venmo: innervisionjj | Cash App: $innervisionJ | See below article for more information.
We, 30th – 2:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Eagle Public Library, Eagle, CO
We, 30th – 5:30 p.m. – Laurie D at the Avon Public Library, Avon, CO
October 2026
Fr, 2nd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Rock Machine and Bone Circus | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-rock-machine-angellic-rage-bone-circus-cheers-tickets-1996376873971 | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/ | https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Fr, 2nd – Doors: 7:30 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band at the Little Bear Live, Evergreen, CO | This show is always so much fun, and we have some new music in store for you. See ya at our favorite iconic AND historic music venue!! https://www.littlebearlive.com/ https://cassclayton.com/
Sa, 3rd – 11:00 a.m. ‘Til ? 5th annual Lafayette Music Fest! Meet your nine festival stages at the 2026 Lafayette Music Fest, neighborhood in Lafayette, Colorado! All located in SoSoBoRo (south of South Boulder Road) | Look for COMBO member Laurie & Lorrie and the COMBO info booth there! Stop by and say “Hey!” | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cn9TPccw4/
Sa, 3rd – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Bob Story (Martian Acres) at Junkyard Social, 2525 Frontier Avenue in Boulder, CO
Sa, 3rd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Bone Circus and Rhoar | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-night-bone-circus-angellic-rage-rhoar-cheers-tickets-1996377385501? | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed above. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/
Mo & We, 5th & 7th – Rush 50th Anniversary – The legendary Canadian rock band, Rush, is embarking on one last career-spanning reunion, celebrating 50 years as a group.
Tu, 6th – 8:30 p.m. – Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | Open to all musicians | Enter through the door to the right of the main entrance for the East room.
We, 7th – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at the Boulder Farmers Market | https://www.tloopartist.com
Th, 8th – Doja Cat at Ball Arena – The Queen of Pop-Rap is heading back to the Mile High City.
Th, 8th – 1:00 p.m. – Opening of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Fr, 9th – 9:00 a.m. – Full sessions of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 9:00 a.m. – Last day of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D w/Jeff Fournier on bass at the Jazz & Roots Celebration at Savoy Denver
Sa, 10th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena at City Star Brewing, Berthoud, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 17th – 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, Boulder, CO
Mo, 19th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Public Meeting with Guest Speaker Steve Son via Zoom!
Th, 22nd – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Comfy Couch, Longmont, CO
We, 28th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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Femme Musicians Meetup & Jam is a monthly get-together on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Dog House Music Studios. The Jam is for female and femme musicians looking to hang out and play music together in a safe and comfortable space. All ages, all experience levels, and all music genres are welcome! Bring your instrument or use one of our’s – we’ll have guitars, bass guitars, amps, a piano, drum kit, and vocal mics set up and ready. Hosted by Rock for the People at DHMS, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026. | RSVP for free to:
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/event-details/femme-musicians-meetup-jam-2026-09-01-18-30
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Roots Music Project: First Tuesdays of the month: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sober Open Mic, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | FREE! Keep in mind the entrance for the open mic is in the east room so enter through the door to the right of the main entrance.
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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
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Acoustic Open Mic Night – 4th Tuesday of the month at the Doghouse Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Rock for the People | RSVP at
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/events
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
Recurring Events:
The Windsor Ladies of Country Music “Good Time Hour Club,” every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Gardens
