Congratulations to Mark H. Ham who won the drawing for the entry into the Durango Songwriters Expo! He will be able to attend and is very excited about the opportunity! See more under “Kudos”! While we pulled the winners for the video and the collector’s t-shirt, we have not heard back from them as to whether or not they would accept the prizes. If they do not want them, we will pull more names!
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Reminder: If you are a current dues-paying member of COMBO, be sure to send us any “play dates” you have coming up. We’ll be glad to add them to the Calendar for you! And, as an aside, we are getting lots of show notices from NON-members! One of the benefits of being a dues-paying member is that we will list your shows in the calendar but we may also do a full-length article on them as well. Dues are only $30 for an individual and $55 for a while band! Big savings!
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Here’s a good note from the American Music Society’s website: Buy your kid a Strat – not an AR15.
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If you have changed your e-ddress within, or, say, the last 2-3 years, would you please send your new address to us? We are getting bounced e-mails galore. Maybe it’s our program – don’t know but we’d sure love to have your updated contact information!
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As our music community ages, we are losing more and more of our esteemed and honored musicians. We’ve only added a few of the many bios but we hope that you will do some research on others, some of whom are listed in our “Other Notable Musicians Deaths” column.
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. 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 – going “bye-bye” soon:
Levitt Pavillion’s Summer Concert Linepup: http://www.levittpavillion.com
First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
Denver Arts Complex events: https://www.artscomplex.com/events/all
Botanic Gardens (two locations) | https://www.botanicgardens.org
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September 2024
Black Rose sponsors an Open Mic on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month in CO Springs – check it out at https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/openmic!
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Th, 12th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at The Welton Room, 2590 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205
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Fr, 13th – 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Laurie & Lorrie at Snowy Peaks Winery, 292 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO
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We, 18th – 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Dairy Center Songwriter Chowcase, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO ,
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Su, 22n – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Concert Band presents Dances With Bernstein at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124 | https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/whats-on/denver-concert-band-presents-dances-with-bernstein/book/156601
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Mo, 23rd – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – COMBO’s next general meeting via Zoom! Guest Speaker Carla Jordan, former owner of Ziggie’s, on “How to Kill a Live Music Venue”!
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Fr, 27th – Mile High Blues Society’s IBC Finals at the Rusty Bucket | https://www.milehighbluessociety.com
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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) Look for COMBO’s info booth there!
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Sa, 28th – 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks, Brromfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO | https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4c61b38d-d96c-43f0-bd28-33d03e275c45
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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 | https://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com
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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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Su, 6th – 8:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Beau Jo’s Pizza, Arvada
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11th – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Abbot & Wallace, Longmont, CO
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26th – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Legacy Ridge, Westminster, CO
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27th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D. at The Old Mine 6
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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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Last couple of weeks to sign up! Registration for the Fall Durango Songwriters Expo in Broomfield! Sign up NOW! https://www.Durango-Songwriters-Expo.com
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Opportunity For Musicians – the 21st Annual Acoustic Music Awards – Deadline Nov. 8th
Announcements and Calendar for This Week!
