A great BIG “Thank You” to our VP, Annette Cannon, for being one powerhouse of a fund-raiser for COMBO at our Songwriters Showcase last Saturday! She went above and beyond the call of duty! Thank yous also go to our Songwriters (more in a separate article) and to those who donated to help our organization to keep up its work in informing musicians about the “business” of music! It’s a very complicated subject and is constantly changing not only with the way its presented but with so many rules and regulations to help the artist in their career.
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Best quote of the COMBO Songwriters Showcase: “I’ve been to three NAMM (North American Music Makers) conventions. I’ve learned more [about the business of music] from attending COMBO’s meetings than I learned from those expensive conventions!”
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One of the few music magazines left in print form, Music Connection, will be sending us copies of their latest issue(s) for your enlightenment! We’ll be passing these out at our live events – the next one (after our Songwriters Showcase) will be our holiday dinner at the Olive Garden. Of course, if you’d rather, you can subscribe to Music Connection on-line: https://www.musicconnection.com We want to thank J. Michael Dolan, founder of MC, Eric B., the current owner/publisher, and Hillorie McLarty, distribution, for helping us to get this very important magazine into the hands of our members!
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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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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!
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Congratulations to Laurie Dameron for getting a regular gig on Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu of organic global dishes plus juices & cocktails. | I’ll be background with guitar instrumentals and light jazz, Bossa Nova, folk and any other requests!
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Th, 21st – Rachel Alena Band at St. Julien’s, Boulder | https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
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Fr, 29th – 4:30 p.m. – Hugh Phillips at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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Fr, 29th – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Innervision Concert LIVE on Zoom with Toni Negus, Fingers T, Mike Johnson (a/k/a Hey Joe) with special guests Johnnie J and the Al Krew.
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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!
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Laurie Dameron on Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu of organic global dishes plus juices & cocktails. | I’ll be background with guitar instrumentals and light jazz, Bossa Nova, folk and any other requests!
Mo, 2nd – 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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Fr, 13th – Rachel Alena Band, Oskar Blues, Longmont | https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
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Sa, 14th – 5:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner! Come join the COMBO members and board for a holiday get-together at the Olive Garden at Alameda & Wadsworth, Lakewood, CO – Bring the family for a holiday Dutch treat!
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Mo, 16th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver (just east of Colorado Blvd. On Colfax) | E-mail Lauren for details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Fr, 20th – 9:00 p.m. – The Hugh Phillips Band at Warehouse25sixty-five, Grand Junction, CO | https://www.warehouse2565.com/events
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Sa, 21st – 8:30 p.m. – The Hugh Phillips Band at The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 | 970-375-2568 | https://durangowildhorsesaloon.com/
Tu, 31st – 4:30 p.m. – Hugh Phillips at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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January 2025
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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Laurie Dameron on Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu of organic global dishes plus juices & cocktails. | I’ll be background with guitar instrumentals and light jazz, Bossa Nova, folk and any other requests!
21st – 25th – NAMM Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA | Events: 21st – 25th | Exhibits: 23rd – 25th | Register now! https://registration.namm.org/ns25/register?ms=partner_mc&utm_source=musicconnection&utm_medium=email
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Mo, 27th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Zoom Event: Chris Webb of Musician’s Tip Jar on ways to raise money, not only at your shows but year round!
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TALENT NEEDED:
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COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Starts February 1st – Details coming soon! Get your song’s MP3 and lyric sheet ready to go!