Thank yous this week for helping COMBO at the Durango Songwriters Expo: Board members Larry Thompson and Tracey Chirhart, and assistants Sonia Fait Kiva, Mia Steele, Naomi, and Sierra Chirhart! Board VP Annette Cannon and former board member Tamera Duran were able to attend the showcases in the evenings so COMBO was well-represented – not counting the many COMBO members in attendance as “students”, including Mark Ham, the winner of the free entry provided by the DSE to help COMBO out, and previous winners Michael Hossler and Willie Hammond!
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From Storm Gloor: Happy birthday to John Lennon, for whom it would have been his 84th. Of course we recognized it in our Beatles class [at UCD] today. My John shirt wasn’t available so I went with an appropriate alternate since we were also covering 1964
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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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October 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!
First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
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Fr, 11th – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Abbot & Wallace Distilling, 350 Terry Street, Longmont, CO | They serve very fancy cocktails with names like You’re Killing Me, Charlie Blackmonhattan, Espresso Martini, Orange Creamsicle, Banana Boat and The Alpinist sure to get you high!!! All homemade!!! https://www.facebook.com/share/z4JScRaDSvC76tcc/
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Su, 13th – 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. – COMBO members John Bunzli and Andy Ard joined by Deb Seymour (Washington) in the Lovespace Showcase at the Artspace Loveland Lofts, 140 West 3rd, Loveland, CO | 3 Songwriters in the Round, unplugged, in an Art Gallery! | $20 suggested donation; light snacks provided; BYOB (Andy Ard is a former VP for COMBO!)
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Mo, 14th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | E-mail Lauren for details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Th, 17th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO member Jeremy Dion’s Album Release Show at the Dairy Arts Center on Walnut Street in Boulder | Tickets $19.50 to $22.50 | https://thedairy.org/event/jeremy-dion-album-release-show/
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Su, 20th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Benefit for Darrell Osburn at Douglie G’s, 10217 Quivas Street, Thornton (Northglenn), CO | Pot Luck Dinner – See “Events” for more details
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Su, 20th – 3:00 p.m. – Fundraiser for Mike Woodard, Summit County musician, recently diagnosed with melanoma cancer, at the 10 Mile Music Hall, 710 Main Street, Frisco, CO 80443 | $20 suggested donation
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Sa, 26th – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Grill at Legacy Ridge, 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway, Westminster, CO 80031 | https://www.facebook.com/share/Uj8iBRMoTqXQ4U52/
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Su, 27th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D. at The Old Mine 6, 500 Briggs Street, Erie, CO 80516 | The venue has homemade hard ciders, appetizers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, and pizza! Also Cider Donuts!
https://www.facebook.com/share/fjecC5gfK9BaRqox/
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Mo, 28th – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters’ Open Mic at Third Space Coffee Shop, 5670 North Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, 80918
Mo, 28th – 7:00 p.m. – via ZOOM! COMBO’s next informational event – Details to be announced!
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Th, 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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November 2024
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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!
First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
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Mo, 6th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (back of the building – Fireside Room), SW Corner of Barnes Road & Iron Horse Trail
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Mo, 11th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI | E-mail Lauren for details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Sa, 16th – 6:00 to8:00 p.m. – COMBO’s SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE at Odde’s 9975 N. Wadsworth, Westminster, CO – Presenting some of COMBO’s previous songwriting contest winners!
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Su, 17th – 2:00 p.m. – Colorado Blues Society for the 2025 International Blues Challenge | Send off party Nov 17th at Buffalo Rose. Https://www.coblues.org
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December 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!
First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points | https://www.milehighfestivals.com
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Mo, 4th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (back of the building – Fireside Room), SW Corner of Barnes Road & Iron Horse Trail
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Sa, 14th – 5:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Pancake Dinner! Come join the COMBO members and board for a refreshingly different holiday get-together at IHOP on Alameda & Wadsworth, Lakewood, CO – Bring the family for a holiday treat!
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Mo, 16th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI | E-mail Lauren for details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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TALENT NEEDED:
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Opportunity For Musicians – the 21st Annual Acoustic Music Awards – Deadline Nov. 8th
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Musixster Launches New Music Competition Network For Emerging Artists