Our sincerest APOLOGIES to COMBO member band Good Trouble, Colorado Sound Studios, and the Denver Concert Band for missing their special events. Our fiber optic internet services went down for four full days before a tech came out and figured out the problem. I decided to go ahead and publish last week’s newsletter late. || What a terrific program last Monday! Guest speakers Chris “Tree” Williams of Open Stage Denver and Jason “Jay” Abbott of A Stage For You passed on lots of good, solid information on how to make your summer shows so much better – and winter shows, too! They made a point of saying that they “were hired by you (or a promoter) to make YOU sound your best” so open your mind and listen to what they say. It may mean the difference between “life” and “death” for your act!
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And speaking of – if you are a dues-paying member of COMBO, you have “privileges” including being able to access videos of our previous programs from speakers like Chuck Morris (AEG Presents), Kenny Passarelli (bassist for Loggins & Messina), Bob Webber (writer of Green Eyed Lady with Sugarloaf), VinylMePlease and 303 Magazine/Records, Rachel Alena on How to Get a Career Doing Voice-overs, and many, many more. They all have offered some great advice to help you in your musical career! https://303magazine.com/303-music/
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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: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/programs/five-points-jazz-festival
Botanic Gardens (two locations) | https://www.botanicgardens.org
Elevation Music Festival | https://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org.
South Park Bluegrass Festival, Alma, CO | https://southparkbluegrassfestival.org
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April 2024
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Th, 25th – 7:30 p.m. – Toni Negus at The Roxy Theater, 2549 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
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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 – 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Colorado Sound Studios: Come celebrate with us as we close out Westminster Art Week with special musical performances in Studio W & exclusive demonstrations in our A and B studios by our team of audio engineers! Explore the surrounding neighborhood & businesses for mural paintings, classic car shows, creative workshops and more! This is a free, all ages event! Find a full schedule and more info about Arts Week here:
https://www.westminsterco.gov/ParksRecreation/ArtsCulture/WestminsterArtsWeek
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Sa, 27th – 3:30 p.m. – Laurie D at the Eagle Public Library, Eagle, CO
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Su, 28th – Doors at 5:30, show at 6:00 – Good Trouble at the Vaudeville Theater, Glenwood Springs, CO | In recognition and celebration of International Jazz Day 2024! More info and tickets can be purchased on line at https://www.glenwoodarts.org
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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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Su, 5th – 2:00 p.m. – CO Spgs Songwriters Meet-up at
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Sa, 11th – 8:00 p.m. – The Boulder Chamber Orchestra presents the youth winners of the concerto competition for the Colorado State Music Teachers Association at Boulder Adventist Church 345 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80304 (See Events)
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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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Th, 16th – 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. – COMBO member Otis Taylor at Dazzle | Tix at https://www.dazzledenver.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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Su, 19th – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – 2024 Colorado Roots Music Summit for the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) at Swallow Hill Music | more info TBA | Calendar now!
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Mo, 20th – 7:00 p.m. -COMBO’s Next Program: Grammy Winning Sound Engineer Clark Hagan on Why You Need the Best Sound Possible on Your Recordings! 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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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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Mo, 24th – 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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Mo, 24th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Summer Schmoozer at Illegal Pete’s, 10009 West 26th Avenue, Wheat Ridge (near the NW corner of 26th & Kipling) | Come have dinner, meet the board members, put your 2 cents in, and mingle with other like-minded music folks!
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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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Tu, 16st – 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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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 Taking Place August 15th & 16th
Elevation Music Festival Set for August 17th & 18th in Alma, Colorado
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TALENT NEEDED:
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Howard Rosen Promotion Talent Search – See Article under “Talent Needed” – Deadline June 1st
Announcements and Calendar for This Week!
