The attendance at the Vintage Voltage Expo, Colorado Guitar Show, and more last Sunday was FANTASTIC! We met a lot of new “friends”, and saw a lot of really neat guitars. The photo of the guitar, a Landspeeder, accompanying this article is more for hanging on your wall but the artist, Lex Luthier (https://www.GuitarsByLex.com), had such a creative mind! Our THANKS to Mark King, Annette Cannon, Tamera Duran, Tracey Chirhart (and Sienna), and Nick Summers for working COMBO’s information booth. Long day but SO rewarding! (BTW, Lex’s guitars can all be played if you want!)
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A BIG THANKS goes out to the COMBO members who read this and heeded the call! Our organization runs completely on dues-paying members. If you haven’t re-upped your dues in awhile, please consider doing so soon! We haven’t had a chance to send out reminder notices so if you think it’s time, please check and re-join COMBO! We thank you a whole lot!
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We are again looking for board members. If you would be interested in serving on COMBO’s board, please send an e-mail to Barb at President@coloradomusic.org, giving your credentials and your reason(s) for wanting to serve! You must have up to 4 hours a month to “donate”. However, if you can do data entry, etc., for us from your home, and don’t particularly want to be on the board, please let Barb know that, too. Stuck-at-home people would be perfect!
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and musicians. 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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CALENDAR
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Summer Concert Line-ups:
Levitt Pavillion Announces Summer Concert Linepup: http://www.levittpavillion.com
First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
City Park Jazz 2024! Big Band, Blues, Soul, Latin & Much More! https://www.cityparkjazz.org
Denver Arts Complex events: https://www.artscomplex.com/events/all
Five Point Jazz Fest – deadline April 1st to apply | https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/programs/five-points-jazz-festival/vendors/apply/
Botanic Gardens (both locations) | https://www.botanicgardens.org
Elevation Music Festival | https://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org.
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March 2024
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Th, 28th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D Jazz Duo w/Jeff Fournier at the 404 Bar, 404 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 | Parking on the south side of the building – 4th Avenue | New evening for jazz! https://www.LaurieDameron.com
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Fr, 29th – 4:00-6:00 p.m. – Laurie D. at Snowy Peaks Winery, 292 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517 | Enjoy fine wines and non-alcoholic drinks and tapas! | https://www.LaurieDameron.com
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Fr, 29th – 7:00 p.m. – Joy Iwancio at Cajetan Event Center, 101 Lawrence Way, Denver (Auraria Campus)
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April 2024
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We, 3rd – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (Fireside Room at the back of the building)
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Fr, 5th – First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
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Su, 7th – 3:00 p.m. – CO Springs Songwriters Meetup at 514 South Tejon Street, CO Springs, CO
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Mo, 8th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver’s NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO. This is just a couple of blocks east of Colorado Boulevard on Colfax.
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Th, 11th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at the Dagabi Cucina, Boulder
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Su, 14th – Jinx Jones’ All Star Rockabilly Show at the Oriental Theater, 44th & Tennyson, Denver | https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/428519?
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Tu, 16th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Black Rose Acoustic Society’s Songwriters Circle at the All Souls Unitarian Church, 730 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs | A small donation is asked to cover rent. | https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/classes-special/#brcircle
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Th, 18th – 4:00 p.m. – Laurie D at CWEF (Colorado Women’s Educational Foundation) in the Tivoli Center, Denver
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Sa, 20th – 3:30 p.m. – Laurie D at the Avon Public Library, Avon, CO
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Su, 21st – 1:00-6:00 p.m. – Musicians’ Ball: “With a Little Help From Our Friends” at Odde’s, 9975 North Wadsworth – fundraising benefit!
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Mo, 22nd – 7:00 p.m. -COMBO’s Next Program Speakers: Booking Agents and Talent Buyers! Via Zoom!
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Tu, 21st – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Black Rose Acoustic Society’s Songwriters Circle at the All Souls Unitarian Church, 730 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs | A small donation is asked to cover rent. | https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/classes-special/#brcircle
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Sa, 27th – 12:30 p.m. – Laurie D at the Gypsum Public Library, Gypsum, CO
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Sa, 27th – 3:30 p.m. – Laurie D at the Eagle Public Library, Eagle, CO
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Mo, 29th – 6:30 p.m. – CO Springs NSAI Chapter meeting at Douglas County Library, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Room D or E). Contact Wayne Hanson, 720-989-5185 for more info and to get on a mailing list.
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May 2024
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We, 1st – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (Fireside Room at the back of the building)
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Fr, 3rd – First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
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Mo, 13th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver’s NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO. This is just a couple of blocks east of Colorado Boulevard on Colfax.
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Th, 16th – 6:00 Doors, 7:00 show – Lynn Patrick with violinist Sandra Wong and bassist Chris Engleman at Etown Hall, 1535 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302 | Tickets $23-$38
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lynn-patrick-tickets-775879024047 | http://www.lynnpatrick.com
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Fr-Su, 17th – 19th – (various times) Tico Time Bluegrass Fest at the Tico Time RV River Resort
Complete info at: https://www.ticotimebluegrass.com
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Mo, 20th – 7:00 p.m. -COMBO’s Next Program Speakers: Why You Need the Best Sound Possible on Your Recordings! Via Zoom!
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Su, 26th – 6:45 p.m. – Michael Franti & Spearhead with Bombargo at Durango Mesa Park
Go here to buy tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/durangoconcerts/260/event/1370857
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Mo, 27th – 6:30 p.m. – CO Springs NSAI joint meeting & Open Mic Night at the Third Space Coffee Shop, 5670 Academy Blvd. N., Colorado Springs 80918
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June 2024
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Sa, 1st & Su, 2nd – The Outside Festival, Civic Center Park, Denver
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We, 5th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (Fireside Room at the back of the building)
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Fr, 7th – First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
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Sa, 8th – Five Points Jazz Festival, 27th & Welton, Denver – All Day, All Night!!!
https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com for lots more info! (Applications to perform closed)
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Tu, 18th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Black Rose Acoustic Society’s Songwriters Circle at the All Souls Unitarian Church, 730 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs | A small donation is asked to cover rent. | https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/classes-special/#brcircle
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July 2024
Sa, 6th – South Park Bluegrass Festival at Alma Town Park, Alma, CO, USA – Only 500 tickets available! The highest Bluegrass Festival in the world! Go here to check it out and to buy tickets: https://southparkbluegrassfestival.org
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Fr-Su, 26th – 28th – Denver 48 Hour Film Festival | https://48hourfilm.com/denver
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August 2024
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The 2024 Auditorium
Elevation Music Fest
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TALENT NEEDED:
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Apply for the Five Points Jazz Festival – deadline Monday, April 1st
https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/programs/five-points-jazz-festival/vendors/apply/
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Howard Rosen Promotion Talent Search – See Article under “Talent Needed” – Deadline June 1st
Announcements and Calendar for This Week!
