Sad news from California is that former COMA/COMBO Board member Mark Stout passed suddenly. Mark moved to CA to pursue his love of photography there. He took a lot of photos of Colorado musicians, too. Read more on our ‘In Memoriam’ page.
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Also, COMBO contributor and friend Lon Van Eaton let us know that his beautiful wife Connie Van Eaton passed away… More on ‘In Memoriam’
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. Our mission is to assist musicians with the ins & outs of the business of music. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and others in the Music Industry. We offer guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers whether it be in writing, performing, teaching, or recording and sound engineering! Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere. Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State!
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January 2022
Thru April 17th – Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World at the Denver Museum
https://www.dmns.org/visit/exhibitions/guitar-the-instrument-that-rocked-the-world/
Watch a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUsIPVcVVNw
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Wed., thru Friday – 19th thru 21st – Women in Music Summit – January 19th thru 21st, 2022
(See description under “Events”) https://womeninmusic.wildapricot.org/event-4601624
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Friday, 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Paul Iwancio (hosting and playing) Songwriters Showcase | Guest songwriters: Ellsworth and Evan James | Infinitus Pie, 5807 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO
https://infinituspie.com/locations/wheat-ridge/ | http://www.pauliwancio.com
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Saturday, 22nd – T-Loop at The Roxy on Broadway, 554 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
Phone:720-456-7041 | 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. “Bubble and Beats” – Enjoy Brunch and beats!
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Saturday, 22nd – Reckless and Blue Celebrates First New Album With a Release Party
Table Public House, 2190 South Platte River Drive, Denver (Littleton) 80223 | 6:00 p.m. FREE!
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Sunday, 23rd – 4:30 p.m. – Gregg Stone/Uncle Nasty’s Souls Unite Benefit Concert for the Marshall Fire Victims at the Oriental Theatre, 4335 West 44th Avenue, Denver 80212 | Donations requested at the door (suggested $10) – all donations going to the fire victims
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Monday, 24th – COMBO Meeting – 6:50 p.m. Zoom meeting – put it on your calendars now!
Topic: Want to play at fairs & festivals this summer? Book NOW. Learn How!!
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Sunday, 30th – T-Loop at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 – details TBA
Phone: 303-291-1007
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February 2022
Wednesday, 2nd – Front Range Songwriters (f/k/a Colorado Springs NSAI) – 7:00 p.m. at the offices of John Nelson at1626 E. Pikes Peak Ave., CS 80909. This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park. Office phone is 719-632-3384 | https://www.frontrangesongwriters.com/
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Friday, 4th – 6:30 p.m. – Paul Iwancio at Awake, 2240 Clay Street, Denver, CO
https://www.awakedenver.com/ | http://www.pauliwancio.com
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Saturday, 12th – T-Loop at the Monkey Barrel, 4401 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211 | 720-638-3655
Groove, drink & dance with TLooP! Full restaurant and bar. 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
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Monday, 14th – Benefit for Marshall Fire Victims at Dickens Opera House, Longmont, featuring the Cass Clayton Band,
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Friday, 18th – 7:00 p.m. – Paul Iwancio (hosting and playing) Songwriters Showcase | Guest songwriters: Micki Balder and Mike Abbass (COMBO songwriting winner) at the Infinitus Pie,
5807 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO | https://infinituspie.com/locations/wheat-ridge/
http://www.pauliwancio | http://www.mikeabbass.com
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Friday, 25th – Hairball at the Paramount Theater .com
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Sunday, 27th – American Idol starts on ABC
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Monday, 28th – COMBO General Meeting – 6:50 p.m. via Zoom
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March 2022
Wednesday, 2nd – Front Range Songwriters (f/k/a Colorado Springs NSAI) – 7:00 p.m. at the offices of John Nelson at1626 E. Pikes Peak Ave., CS 80909. This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park. Office phone is 719-632-3384 | https://www.frontrangesongwriters.com/
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Sunday, 20th – Pack your bags, guys – Take that vacation in Branson, MO
Figures! Rudy Grant tries retiring and gets to perform at Jerry Presley’s God and Country Theater! Cowboy Church Sunday, 1840 West 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616-2123
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Monday, 28th – COMBO General Meeting – Open discussion on Ways to Get Better Pay When You Play! 6:50 p.m. via Zoom
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Talent Needed:
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● Want to Get Your Music on FM Radio? Get your music played on DOM Radio 92.9FM and 89.3HD3!!! We are seeking music in a variety of genres. So if you have new music, we want to hear it! Contact the Radio Operations Director at calvin@open.media for more information.
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● DOM Radio is Looking for Interns! – See “Talent Needed” for full description
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● Submit to Women’s Freedom Song Contest .com
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● Wildflower Songwriting Contest Opens – Entries Due March 4th