The GoFundMe for the Brightwood Music Store in Nederland that burned down a couple of weeks ago is short about $2,000 from its goal. While there will be insurance to cover some of the cost, insurance companies always figure out some way NOT to pay out the full premium. The Armitage family will still need “instant cash” to build shelving, buy stock, and other furnishings to help them get back to business.

Please donate a few dollars to help out as soon as you can:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-brightwood-musics-recovery?attribution_id=sl:4b79567f-db9b-4853-ab66-50e708f1f790&lang=en_US&ts=1760022760&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_c-amp17_ta&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
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Our townhall guest speaker last Monday was none other than G. Brown, author of 17 books on the Colorado Music scene. Some are sort of historical books; others more of a “tour guide” for your music enjoyment. Regardless, the talk was very interesting and we want to thank Mr. Brown for taking his time to speak to our attendees!
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STUPID!!! The controversy over the selection of Bad Bunny to appear for the Super Bowl’s half-time show is one of the DUMBEST things I’ve ever heard!!! Not only is a large part of the earth’s population Spanish speaking but Jennifer Lopez and Shakira sang in Spanish when they appeared with SPECIAL GUEST Bad Bunny back in 2019. This is obviously racism against a Latino – who happens to be a U.S. citizen!!!

COMBO’s president Barb Dye did a podcast with Ty McIntosh Campbell of 5280 Archive on Tues., Oct. 21st. You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUr-iNf_A7U | Barb spoke as to her role in managing bands, in booking several venues from 1989 thru the 2000’s, and how much musicians are so ignorant of the business of music.

Steve Sirockin has written a nice tribute to his friend, former bandmate, and former Coloradoan Steve Reid. We’ve posted it under “Other Notable Musicians Deaths.”
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His booking agent has been working overtime! Nathaniel Rateliff appeared as a guest guitarist on Stephen Colbert! I was surprised to see Mr. Rateliff playing with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band on October 16, 2025.
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COMBO Board Member Todd Caron reminds of us of the AI band Velvet Sundown. Watch them here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NcEAiVF67R8
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COMBO Board Member T-Loop says he has updated the COMBO playlists on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qbXlJ1CmHeSwCuiXZy2cu?si=0G8MRi4pTL2c7HiJblayBQ&nd=1&dlsi=bee448c88a7b4f35
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CALENDAR

TALENT NEEDED:

Thursday, November 20th – Deadline to enter the Howard Rosen Talent Contest
E-mail contests@howiewood.com for more info.

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Events That Repeat Each Month:
First Friday Jazz Hops: Honor the roots and enjoy the fruits! Our partners at the Five Points Business Improvement District are hosting First Friday Jazz Hops! Enjoy a night of live jazz featuring local musicians and artists performing at venues along Welton Street in Denver’s historic jazz district. Check out their schedule at https://www.milehighfestivals.com

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The Denver Chapter of NSAI meets the second Monday of every month — either virtually or in person — at 7:00 p.m. MT. For more information, please go to https://nashvillesongwriters.com or email lauren@laurenbrombert.com or lawdanj@gmail.com.

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Black Rose Arts Society 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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The TBRAS (The Black Rose Arts Society) offers twice-monthly shows on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908. Doors at 6:15; All ages. Tickets at https://www.tbras.org |

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Front Range Songwriters – Colorado Springs: 1st Wednesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. John Nelson, contact. Location: Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road. This is at the SW corner of Barnes Rd. and Iron Horse Trail – one block East of Barnes Rd and Oro Blanco.

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Southern Colorado NSAI – Castle Rock: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Meeting via Zoom | Call
Wayne Hanson to be added to the Zoom call and for more info: 720-989-5185

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Western Colorado Songwriter Alliance Facebook Group – Grand Junction area: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1122384432992979/

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October 2025
Thru Su, 26th – “Nice Work If You Can Get It” is playing at the Lone Tree Arts Center | Tickets:
https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/whats-on/nice-work-if-you-can-get-it

Fr, 24th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Young Heart Dance Band at Lakewood Elks, Lakewood | $10

Sa, 25th – Toni Negus at Gypsy Lab Sessions – special live concert! Presented by KUVO.org
The event will be filmed with Gypsy Lab’s incredible sound and production quality.

Su, 26th – 2:00 p.m. – Colorado Blues Society’s “One and Done” for the IBC in Memphis at Nissi’s in Lafayette | Go to https://www.coblues.org for more information

Tu, 28th – 1:00 p.m. – Sing Me a Song of Your People, Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver, Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO
303-758-2820 | Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-me-a-song-of-your-people-bethany-tickets-922661775207

Fr, 31st – Local and National Cowboy Poets and Musicians Gathering in Grand Junction, CO! See Events. https://westernslopecowboygathering.com/

Fr, 31st – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Young Heart Dance Band at Aurora Eagles \ Members & Guests

November 2025
Sa, 1st – Local and National Cowboy Poets and Musicians Gathering in Grand Junction, CO! See Events. https://westernslopecowboygathering.com/

Sa, 1st – One Day Only! Movie “Man on the Run”

Sa, 8th – 1:00 p.m. – Sing Me a Song of Your People, Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3990 West 74th Avenue, Westminster, CO | Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-me-a-song-of-your-people-bethany-tickets-922661775207

We, 12th – 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. – Tour of the NEW Colorado Music Hall of Fame Exhibit at the Colorado Convention Center with your tour guide Chuck Morris! Reservation only!
https://cmhof.org/colorado-convention-center/

We, 12th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Nevan Castaneda as Elvis at Waldo’s Chicken, 24153 East Prospect Ave., Aurora

Sa, 15th – (no time listed) – Nevan Castaneda as Elvis at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 (in the middle of the shopping center)

Sa, 15th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Songwriters Showcase featuring the winners of our recent Songwriting Contest at Dub’s Pub, South Broadway, Littleton!

Mo, 24th – “Speed Dating for Bands” at Dog House Studios in Lafayette – More details later

December 2025

Sa, 13th – 5:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner at the Downtown Aquarium – RSVP Required

We, 17th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Nevan Castaneda as Elvis at Waldo’s Chicken, 24153 East Prospect Ave., Aurora