Photo: Rob Roper celebrates birthday! | Welcome to Larry Thompson, COMBO’s newest board member! Larry comes with a very impressive musical background including many years spent in Nashville. He’s decided to retire in Highlands Ranch and is looking forward to working with COMBO. Look for him at the COMBO info booth at the Durango (not in Durango!) Songwriters Expo in Broomfield on October 3-5. Stop and introduce yourself to Larry and share some songwriter’s conversation!
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My apologies for being late again with the newsletter. My internet service went out AGAIN sometime during Wednesday night and “they” won’t be able to get it fixed until this coming week. In the meantime, my neighbor has helped me out with uploading this. Thanks, Melissa!
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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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Please “Like” us on Facebook! Helps our “standing” in the web world!
http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
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Other music organizations you might be interested in:
Colorado Blues Society – https://www.coblues.org
Colorado Country Blues – https://www.coloradocountryblues.com
Colorado Music Hall of Fame – https://www.cmhof.org
Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame – CCMHOF
Mile High Blues Society – https://www.milehighblues.com
Planet Bluegrass – https://www.bluegrass.com
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CALENDAR
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Summer Concert Line-ups:
Levitt Pavillion’s Summer Concert Linepup: http://www.levittpavillion.com
First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
Central City Opera: https://centralcityopera.org/2024
Denver Arts Complex events: https://www.artscomplex.com/events/all
Botanic Gardens (two locations) | https://www.botanicgardens.org
Old Town Arvada – Third Saturdays
Elevation Music Festival – 8/16-17/24 | https://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org
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August 2024
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Black Rose sponsors an Open Mic on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month – you can check it out at https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/openmic!
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Su, 11th – Various time – Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, Lyons, Colorado | Presented by Planet Bluegrass | https://www.bluegrass.com
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Th, 15th & Fr, 16th – 2024 Auditorium Music Conference taking place at the Buell Media Center
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Fr, 16th – 2:30 p.m. – Rudy’s birthday bash! At the Golden Corral Buffet, 11090 East Mississippi Avenue, Aurora, CO | Special Price ends at 4:00 p.m. | Music & Entertainment by Rudy Grant & the Buffalo Riders Band featuring Chris Alan (keys & vocals), Charlie Dalbec (keys & vocals), and Robert Fiorino (drums).
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Fr, 16th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Ernie Martinez & Steve Pierce at Foothills Golf Course Clubhouse, 3901 South Carr Street, Lakewood, CO 80235
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Fr, 16th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Halfpenny Brewing, 5150 East Arapahoe Road, Unit d1-b, Centennial, CO 80122 | https://www.facebook.com/share/48oAgsQJgh3x5G5K/
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Fr. 16th & Sa, 17th – Elevation Music Festival in Alma, Colorado (See Events)
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Sa, 17th – Noon to 10:00 p.m. – Spencer Pyne’s Fest | $20 donation requested per person to compensate the musicians | http://coloradosandstormproductions.com/PYNEFEST2024.htm
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Su, 18th – 7:30 p.m. – Julie Geller and the Beating Hearts at Kohelet, 428 South Forest Street, Denver, CO | Tickets $18 at
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We, 21st – 11:00 to 2:30 – Laurie Dameron at Carbondale Farmer’s Market ,100 South 4th Street, Carbondale, CO 81623 | https://www.facebook.com/share/DSEi3m4wF1dSeLkZ/
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Fr, 23rd – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Edwards Art Battle (3rd year!), Edwards, CO | Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main Street. Unit C-10 Edwards, CO 81632
https://www.facebook.com/share/3Mncj32TVpDGj6yt/
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Sa, 24th – 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Flights Wine Cafe, 7714 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO | Take the RTD Light Rail from Denver and arrive right there in the back yard!
https://www.facebook.com/share/ZuAWoT14KrSe8mwZ/
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Sa, 24th – 7:30 p.m. – COMBO member Rob Roper is celebrating his 70th Birthday at Gennaro’s Bar & Lounge, 2598 South Broadway (across from the Sonic), Englewood, CO | Special guests include an opening performance by punk rocker Luke Schmaltz and a closing performance by psyche-rock band Yard Art. In between them, Rob will play his original songs and several of his favorite covers. Admission is free! Food served until 9:00 p.m.
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Su, 24th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – CCMHOF (Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame) Annual Awards Ceremony at Dougie G’s, 10200 Quivas, Thornton/Northglenn, CO | $10 – all ages | Food truck!
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Fr, 30th – 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Concerts in the Canyon, Coal Creek Canyon
Location provided after ticket purchase | Tickets: https://janiskellymusic.com/events
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Fr, 30th thru Sept. 1st – Various times – 4 Corners Folk Festival! | The line-up is complete! Join us on Reservoir Hill for performances from Sam Bush, Ozomatli, Sunny War, TopHouse, Drew Emmitt Band, Jeremy Garrett Band, Stillhouse Junkies, Lizzie No, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Rebecca Frazier, The Fretliners and Farmington Hill. | Tickets and info can be found at https://www.ksutpresents.org
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September 2024
Su, 1st – Various times – 4 Corners Folk Festival! | The line-up is complete! Join us on Reservoir Hill for performances from Sam Bush, Ozomatli, Sunny War, TopHouse, Drew Emmitt Band, Jeremy Garrett Band, Stillhouse Junkies, Lizzie No, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Rebecca Frazier, The Fretliners and Farmington Hill. Tickets and info: https://www.ksutpresents.org
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Sa, 7th – 5:00 to 7:30 pm – Laurie & Lorrie at The Grill at Legacy Ridge
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13th – 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Laurie & Lorrie at Snowy Peaks
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Sa, 28th – 11:00 to 6:30 p.m. – Tommy Castro to headline Blues On The Mesa 2024, Colorado Springs, CO | Family-friendly festival! Children 16 and under are free with paid ticket. Tickets and all information at https://www.BluesOnTheMesa.org (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – VIP Party)
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October 2024
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Th, 3rd thru Sa, 5th – Fall Session of the Durango Songwriters Expo at the Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort in Broomfield, CO | See Songwriters Corner for full information!
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Fr, 4th – Doctor Noize and Justin Roberts at the Strings Music Festival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where Doctor Noize is Artist-in-Residence.
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Sa, 5th – Lafayette Music Fest – more details coming soon!
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31st – 7:00 p.m. – Feel This Moment – Las Vegas Style Variety Show, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226 (Alameda & Wadsworth)
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TALENT NEEDED:
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Registration for the Fall Durango Songwriters Expo in Broomfield! Sign up NOW!
https://www.Durango-Songwriters-Expo.com
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Mile High Blues Society is Holding Its Annual Road to Memphis Blues Challenge
https://www.milehighblues.com
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Colorado Blues Society Holding Its Annual Road to Memphis Blues Challenge; Announces Revised Dates! https://www.coblues.org
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Entries Being Accepted for the Texas Troubadour Songwriters Classic – Deadline August 20th
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Opportunity For Musicians – the 21st Annual Acoustic Music Awards – Deadline Nov. 8th
Announcements and Calendar for This Week!
