Our guest speaker at our last COMBO Town Hall, Jake Wolf, gave a lot of insight into working with children and encouraging them to participate in music. He had some really funny stories to tell about his encounters teaching children to play different instruments and them growing in confidence (Jack Black – are you listening?) He also talked about his former affiliations with the Grateful Dead tribute band, Shakedown Street, and how he has learned so much about the business of music through trial and tribulation! If you are a dues-paying member of COMBO, you can catch his talk on your Members Only page!
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Quick congrats to Colorado bands The Fray, The Lumineers, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and OneRepublic on their upcoming shows and tours. The Fray is set for a major world tour promoting their new album “The Fray is Back”, and The Lumineers will be performing at a huge concert on August 2nd at Empower Field at Mile High with Nathaniel Rateliff opening! This is a part of The Lumineers tour in support of their new album “Automatic.” Look for One Republic to be coming after their world tour! See? There’s hope for your band – just keep writing and playing out so that you build a following! Https://www.thefray.com | https://www.thelumineers.com | https://www.nathanielrateliff.com | https://www.onerepublic.com
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Reminder about the GoFundMe for Tara Crisp: Her 60 year old guitarist husband Donnie (Assassin, Horse) passed unexpectedly, leaving unemployed Tara without any income nor money for services. Please help out with whatever you can: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tara-after-donnies-passing
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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
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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Sat, 1st – 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Rudy Grant & Friends Playing a Birthday Party (from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.) for Ms. Irma Palmer – Turning 108 Years Young at 940 Quantas, Aurora, CO (Windsor Gardens)
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Sa, 1st – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks presents With a Celtic Heart at the Wheat Ridge Center for the Music & Arts, 7530 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO 80033 | Buy your tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rocky-mountain-brassworks-presents-2
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Last chance to apply to play at the UMS (Underground Music Showcase), dubbed 25 Years Loud, July 25-27. Deadline March 2nd – https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/artist-application
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Su, 2nd – 1:30 p.m. – Special Screening of Becoming Led Zeppelin with Denver’s School of Rock! At the AMC 9+CO 10 Theaters at 826 Albion Street, Denver 80220 | The kids will play some Led Zepp, too! Get your tickets here: (Selling fast!) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/becoming-led-zeppelin-private-screening-tickets-1249771583449?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Mo, 3rd – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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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 | light jazz, blues, & requested music! Https://www.laurieDameron.com
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Sa, 8th – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Halfpenny Brewing, 5150 Arapahoe Road, Unit 1-B, Centennial, CO 80122 | https://www.facebook.com/share/18gnjrZsGy/
Fr, 7th – 8:30 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band with Caton Sollenberger at Goat Soup and Whiskey, 22954 U.S. Hwy. 6, Keystone. CO | Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com
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Sa, 8th – Sa, 1st – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks presents With a Celtic Heart at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO | Buy your tickets at
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rocky-mountain-brassworks-presents
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Mo, 10th – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Mo, 10th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Sa, 15th – From Doug Bohm: Save the date! Lilith Fair Tribute at The Oriental Theater featuring over 25 musicians and guest vocalists! Tickets on sale now:
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Mo, 17th – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Mo, 17th – 6:30 p.m. – St. Patrick’s Day bash at Odde’s Speakeasy, 9975 Wadsworth, Arvada, CO (you gotta go in the BACK door) – only 50 tickets will be sold!!! https://www.facebook.com/omgcolorado
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Tu, 18th – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Halfpenny Brewing, 5150 Arapahoe Road, Unit 1-B, Centennial, CO 80122 | https://www.facebook.com/share/18gnjrZsGy/
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Fr, 21st – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Abbott & Wallace Distilling, 350 Terry Street, Longmont, CO 80501 | https://www.facebook.com/share/1AYB85SVjD/
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Mo, 24th – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Event: Guest Speaker Krista DeHerrera, Director of Events, Beaver Creek, on Booking Mountain Venues and Special Events” – Via Zoom!
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29th – Chris Daniels & The Kings at the Roots Music Project, Boulder, CO
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Mo, 31st – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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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 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. p.m. – Cass Clayton Band at The Lodge at Sunspot, Top of the Gondola, Winter Park CO | Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com
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Mo, 7th – Mo, 3rd – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Sa, 12th – Mark It On Your Calendar Now! Record Store Day is Saturday, April 12th
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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 – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Max Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Mo, 14th – 7:00 p.m. -Denver Chapter NSAI via Zoom | For details: LaurenBrombert@gmail.com
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Fr, 18th – 7:30 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band with Riley J opening at Roots Music Project (RMP), 4747 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO Suite VC3A | $18 | Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com
Mo, 28th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall via Zoom – DNA Picasso on “The Non-Profit Grassroots-Artist Connection Called CMIA” – More details TBA! Put the date on your calendar NOW!
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May 2025
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Sa, 17th – 8:00 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band with Lit Society at Two Moons, 2944 Larimer Street, Denver –
$15 – Tickets at https://www.cassclayton.com | Lit Society features Eric Imbrosciano (drums), Tom Amend (keys), Caton Sollenberger (guitar), Nate Miller (trumpet & saxophone) Wyatt Walker Wear (bass). Get your dose of funk!
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Mo, 19th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall with Guest Speaker TBA – Put this on your calendar now!
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TALENT NEEDED:
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COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Has Started! Go to https://www.coloradomusic.org to enter!
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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!
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Last chance to apply to play at the UMS (Underground Music Showcase), dubbed 25 Years Loud, July 25-27. Deadline March 2nd – Apply here: https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/artist-application
Starting Monday, March 3rd – 6:00 p.m. – 6 Week Virtual Series! Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and enjoy a successful career. Join attorneys and music industry veterans Maxx Hall (Holon Law) and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) for this master class, covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Register today at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rt8yt42DSbqnTr61GJzb7w#/registration
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Photo: Vintage Voltage Expo