Our hearts are going out to the victims of the vicious California fires including many of our musical family members. Having been through the Marshall Fire and other major fires here in Colorado, we know the heartbreak and complete devastation such fires can cause. If you haven’t already, donate a few bucks to their local charities to help out. Remember: There are over 330 million adults in the U.S. , and if each one of us can donate at least $10, that adds up to a lot of financial help, easing the burden somewhat of many, and many who’ve lost their fire insurance and didn’t even know it.
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Westword is hiring a Culture Editor! To expand and elevate our coverage of this city’s creative scene, we’re bringing back our Culture Editor position. By Patricia Calhoun. To apply for this position, go to:
https://www.westword.com/arts/denver-westword-is-hiring-a-culture-editor-22769488 | Thanks to Alex Teitz, https://www.femmusic.com for letting us know about this.
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We’ll be offering many of the CDs we received back in the early 2000’s for sale at the Guitar Show in April. If you want your CDs back,please contact info@coloradomusic.org with the notation “I Want My CDs Back” in the subject line. We will make arrangements to set those back for you to pick up.
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Bandcamp Fridays: Let us know if your songs are on Bandcamp and send your URL so we can let our readership know. [Nice to know that Mad Dog Friedman read this and sent his info!]
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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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Please “Like” us on Facebook! Helps our “standing” in the web world!
http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
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CALENDAR
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!
Fr & Sa, 10th & 11th – 8:30 p.m. – Ryan Chrys & The Roughcuts at the Denver Stockyard Saloon, 4710 National Western Stockyard Drive (west of the main buildings), Denver, CO 80216 | 303-298-0525
Sa, 11th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Fundraiser for the Austin Young Family: Wife Clairelise Has Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the Whistle Pig Brewing, 2117 Templeton Gap, Colorado Springs, CO | Cost $10 at the door | With HooDoo Honey, Old School Cool, Austin Johnson Band |https://www.pikespeakblues.org
Sa, 11th – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
Mo, 13th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
We-Fr, 15th – 17th – Various times – Women in Music Org Announces 2025 Virtual Summit –
https://www.musicconnection.com/40-years-of-service-women-in-music-org-announces-2025-virtual-summit/?utm_source=musicconnection&utm_medium=email
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Sa, 18th – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
Fr & Sa, 20th & 21st – 8:30 p.m. – Rudy Grant & The Buffalo Riders at the Denver Stockyard Saloon, 4710 National Western Stockyard Drive (west of the main buildings), Denver, CO 80216 | 303-298-0525
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
We, 22nd – Noon til 3:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, Nederland, CO
Fr 24th – 8:30 p.m. – Tribute to The Stockyard Saloon hosted by Ryan Chrys and Scott Gray at the Denver Stockyard Saloon, 4710 National Western Stockyard Drive (west of the main buildings), Denver, CO 80216 | 303-298-0525 | Special appearances by Stockyard Saloon and CCMHOF All-Stars! (Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame)
Sa, 25th – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
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Sa, 25th – 8:30 p.m. – Last Dance – Tribute to The Stockyard Saloon hosted by Ryan Chrys and Scott Gray at the Denver Stockyard Saloon, 4710 National Western Stockyard Drive (west of the main buildings), Denver, CO 80216 | 303-298-0525 | Special appearances by Stockyard Saloon and CCMHOF All-Stars! (Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame)
Su, 26th – 2:00 til 4:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Sweet Heart Winery, Loveland, CO
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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!
February 2025
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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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Sa, 1st – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
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Su, 2nd – 6:00 p.m. – The Grammys on CBS (Channel 4 Denver)
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We, 5th – 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, 7th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ironwood Bar & Grille, 5706 Arapahoe Avenue (Flatiron Golf Course), Boulder, CO | Featuring light jazz, blues, and requested music!
Sa, 8th – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
Mo, 10th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Fr, 13th – 7:30 p.m. – Jock Bartley (of Firefall) acoustic – A benefit concert to raise awareness for suicide prevention at Center Stage, Evergreen, CO | Tickets & info | https://www.ovationwest.org
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Sa, 15th – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
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Sa, 22nd – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall – Details TBA! But put the date on your calendar NOW!
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March 2025
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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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Sa, 1st – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
We, 5th – 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, 7th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ironwood Bar & Grille, 5706 Arapahoe Avenue (Flatiron Golf Course), Boulder, CO | Featuring light jazz, blues, and requested music!
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Mo, 10th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall – Details TBA! But put the date on your calendar NOW!
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April 2025
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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!
We, 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, 4th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ironwood Bar & Grille, 5706 Arapahoe Avenue (Flatiron Golf Course), Boulder, CO | Featuring light jazz, blues, and requested music!
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Sa, 5th – Sa, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Zeal Food for Enthusiasts, 3101 Pearl Parkway, Boulder, CO | Casual, stylish spot with a health-conscious menu.
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Su, 13th – 10:00 to 4:00 – Vintage Voltage Expo, Guitar & Luthier Show, Radio Collectors Club, and Toy & Doll Supershow at the National Western Complex, I-70 & Brighton Blvd. $10-15 entry, FREE parking! More details to come! Put it on your calendar NOW! Look for the COMBO info booth!
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Mo, 14th – 7:00 p.m. -Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Mo, 28th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall – Details TBA! But put the date on your calendar NOW!
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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!
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Vintage Voltage Expo, Guitar & Luthier Show, Radio Collectors Club and Toy & Doll Supershow at the National Western Complex Sunday, April 13th – Calendar it now!