Sadly we lost a former COMBO Board Member this past week, William “Robby” Roberts. Robby served on the board 2014-15. We valued his expert advice and his service. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP, Robby. May music be the light of your afterlife forever.
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Don’t forget! Enter your original song(s) in our Songwriting Contest now! Top 20 songs get put on a special website for music professionals to check out. AND all entrants names are put “in the hat” for a drawing for a FREE ENTRY into the Durango Songwriters Expo (in Broomfield) in October worth $450!
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Let’s help the Lion’s Lair out! Special Show Saturday, March 29th. More details next week! And speaking of “special shows”, Oddie’s Speakeasy, 9975 Wadsworth (go in the BACK door), is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Party on Monday night, March 17th. See the Calendar listing below to buy your tickets. Only 50 being sold!
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More sad news: Doug Kiker, the guy known as the “Singing Garbage Man” on American Idol died today. No cause of death was given at this time. More details next week.
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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
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BEING ANNOUNCED ALREADY:
We won’t list all of their shows here but here are their websites if you want to go:
Botanic Gardens (two locations): https://www.botanicgardens.org
City Park Jazz: https://www.cityparkjazz.org
Denver Arts Complex events: https://www.artscomplex.com
Dragon Boat Film Festival: This weekend at SIE Theater, East Colfax, Denver
First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points: https://www.milehighfestivals.com
Film on the Rocks: https://www.axs.com/events … film-on-the-rocks
Five Points Jazz Fest: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com
Frozen Dead Guy Days .com: In Estes Park THIS WEEKEND – March 14, 15 & 16
Levitt Pavillion: https://www.levittpavillion.com
Old Town Arvada fests – Third Saturdays of the Month
Red Rocks: https://www.redrocksonline.com
The Tank’s Summer Fests (Rangely, Colorado): https://www.tanksounds.org
March 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 thru Su, 14th – 16th – http://Frozendeadguydays.com – in Estes Park | Coffin races, music, and lots of other fun events!
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.
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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We, 19th – 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. – Dan Treanor & The Crew at Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette, CO | CD Release of “Legacy” (Really good songs! I’ve heard it!)
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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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Su, 23rd – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Colorado Blues Society’s 30th Members’ Choice Awards at The Buffalo Rose, 1116 Washington Street, Golden, CO | $10-$25 | https://www.coblues.org
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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!
Fr, 28th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D. at Artist Reception at D’Art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204 | Join this beautiful artist reception at D’Art Gallery featuring Joy Redstone, Pam Neyman, Dan Bahn and Dorene Stander.
Sa, 29th – Chris Daniels & The Kings at the Roots Music Project, Boulder, CO
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Sa, 29th – 9:00 p.m. Until ? Brandy Wine; Tinnitus; Leaf, Please, and DJ Peskhado at the Lion’s Lair, 2022 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 | Dress up or dress down – like a bug! $10 | Let’s support the Lion’s Lair. They have street construction going on in front of the venue on Colfax so business has been way down. However, Walgreen’s has approved parking in the back of their lot to help Lion’s Lair out. Please don’t leave a mess and honor Walgreen’s support as well. | https://www.facebook.com/lionslairdenver
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 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Rudy Grant & The Buffalo Riders at El Gran Jardin, 597 South Clinton Street, Aurora, CO 80247 (Windsor Gardens) | Tickets & reservations: 720-542-8498
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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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Su, 6th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D. at the Old Mine, Erie, CO
Mo, 7th – 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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Fr, 11th – 11:30 a.m. Til 1:00 p.m. – Boulder Arts Week: Laurie D. at Canyon Theater (Boulder Public Library): Poetry and music to heal the earth and soul with Poet Val
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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
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Su, 27th – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Concert Band with Special Guest at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, CO 80124
Mo, 28th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Town Hall via Zoom – DNA Picasso on “The Non-Profit Grassroots-Artist Connection Called CMIA” – 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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Mondays – 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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