Sending a BIG THANK YOU to Morgan & Chuck for donating generously to our organization at the Planet Bluegrass Folks Fest a couple of weeks ago! So nice of you, and nice to meet you! Also donating was a lady who wished to remain anonymous and a couple more people who helped out! We SO appreciate your support! We gained three new members – Brian Nordmann, Jeff Power, and John Schutt (Little Jonny Swell Music .com) AND – lest we not recognize them, we’d like to thank our members who renewed their memberships recently. All of your contributions will keep us going for a few more months! Remember: COMBO is a not-for-profit organization. All of our board members and volunteers are just that – volunteers! We want to thank them for donating their time and efforts as well.
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Sorry to hear dear friend Carla Jordan (Ziggie’s) and J.C. Cummings were involved in an auto accident in Fargo, ND while on a trip this past week. Both are o.k. but their vehicle sustained some damage. Wishing them a much nicer rest-of-the-trip!
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This past week was one of those where we lost so many of our most-loved entertainers. Tons of tributes and memories galore – those who have provided us with laughs, smiles, memories, and tears. All mattered to us and I’ll leave it with Dolly’s words: “I (we) will always love you.” Never forget.
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Be sure to read the article on Wild Concerto and watch the video about how it was written and recorded by Stuart Copeland. Presented on CBS’s 60 Minutes, it is an outstanding achievement in sound recording of wild animals mixed with orchestral instruments.
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ABBA’s Dancing Queen turns 50 this year!!! WHAAAAAT??? Are we getting old -er!!!
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Durango Songwriters Expo is offering 3 scholarships! Go to the article below for more information. The DSE is being held in Broomfield, October 8th thru 10th, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort. For more info, go to https://www.durangosong.com
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REMINDER: Deadline is Friday, September 3rd! Applications for the Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest | https://www.BosqueArtsCenter.org | email Music@BosqueArtsCenter.org
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New Songwriters Event to be held in Durango (not affiliated with Durango Songwriters Expo – boy, this is going to be confusing!) called the San Juan Songwriters Festival. We’ve provided the webiste for you to check out! https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets Or see more in the full article below.
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COMBO Board Member T-Loop asks that you send him your songs if you want them on our Spotify Playlist. Please email him at tlooplooperlive@gmail.com We have some very talented artists! TLoop sent the following URLs for you to check out, including winners of our Contests!
COMBO’s Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5doJjsfZYcObpIecdpWVZw?si=hRKGVxrbRemypuvuHxIFwQ&pi=kmF6oE5XQ8ORt
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COMBO’s Best Tracks Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qbXlJ1CmHeSwCuiXZy2cu?si=4I14EWqSQ_aG3ky3Qfr8UA&pi=W7w_UomfQua4_
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Concert tour notes: Barry Manilow cancels concerts during cancer battle; Bret Michaels cancels rest of his tour due to kidney stone removal; Chris Slade, former AC/DC drummer, confirmed his retirement from drumming; Ministry announced their last album, ‘Hate to Go,’ with a 2027 farewell tour; ZZ Top plays first show after the death of drummer Frank Beard;
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To join COMBO, go to our website at https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button. If you’d prefer to not use a credit card, you may send a check for the proper amount to COMBO, PO Box 18186, Denver CO 80218 instead. (Actually this helps us out even more as we don’t have to pay fees to Paypal!)
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. We do our best to educate and offer an exchange of information, guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could affect musicians – all musicians, all genres – everywhere.
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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Please “Like” us on Facebook! Helps our “standing” in the web world!
http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
TALENT NEEDED:
Applications now being accepted for the Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest – deadline September 3rd | https://www.BosqueArtsCenter.org | email Music@BosqueArtsCenter.org
Durango Songwriters Expo’s Broomfield 2026 Registration is Open. We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10. https://www.durangosong.com
COMBO sponsor Performance High offering lots of programs! Https://performancehigh.net
San Juan Songwriters Festival. Not be be confused with the above Durango Songwriters Expo! https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets
CALENDAR
Summer Concerts:
Arvada Center concerts: Tickets: call 720-898-7200 or at https://www.ArvadaCenter.org
Botanic Gardens: https://concerts.botanicgardens.org
Broomfield Summer Sunday Festivals: Last one Sunday, August 30th
Castle Rock Concerts: https://www.meadowscastlerock.com/blog/summer-concert-series/
Central City Opera: https://www.centralcityopera.org
Levitt Pavillion: https://www.levittdenver.org
Sofar Sounds House Concerts: https://www.sofarsounds.com
Swallow Hill Music: Saturdays at Four Mile Historic Park – https://www.swallowhillmusic.org
August 2026
Tonight! Th, 27th – 7:00 p.m. – My Chemical Romance at Coors Field | Tickets at
https://www.ticketmaster.com/my-chemical-romance-the-black-parade-denver-colorado-08-27-2026/event/1E006328CEEB1AAE?landing=c
Fr-Su, 28th thru 30th – Boulder Roots Music Fest, downtown Boulder, CO | This event transforms downtown Boulder for four days! The Cass Clayton Band will be playing. It’s going to be SUCH a special weekend. We can’t wait to see you there. Tickets are officially on sale!
Fr, 28th – 6:00 p.m. Doors | 7:30 p.m. Show – The Block Party ft. Butcher Brown – Presented by KUVO Jazz & THE DROP 104.7 at Levitt Pavilion, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 | All ages | Rain or Shine | Free RSVP / or upgrade tickets at https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-block-party-ft-butcher-brown-2026-08-28-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-f5f8fb
Fr, 28th – 7:00 p.m. – Chicago and Styx at Ball Arena | See these rock heroes while they’re still going strong! Tickets at
https://gotickets.com/tickets/1344922/chicago-and-styx-tickets/ball-arena-denver-co-8-28-2026?orderBy=Price%3A+Low+to+High
Fr, 28th – 10:30 p.m. – Michelle Castillo Band at Tulagi (Boulder Roots Festival) on the 8z Real Estate State at 1904 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO | Tickets at
Sa, 29th – 6:00 p.m. – Melinda Hagan & Friends including Clip Cookson, Todd Moore, Clark Hagan, and Eugene Moles (Master Bakersfield guitarist), at 9420 Experience 2026 at Shelton Manor, Idaho Springs, CO with a whole lotta bands!
Sa, 29th – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Laurie D at Sky Train, 430 West Manhattan Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 | Laurie is so excited to provide music again for the Santa Fe Sky Train! She’ll sing folk, country, rock, blues and jazz and plenty of train songs! Get a ticket and get ALL ABOARD and expect the unexpected as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy, NM where we stop to view a glorious sunset! Entertainers, music, great food, and drinks await you on Sky RR.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DMABepKKf/
Sa, Su – 29th & 30th – Colorado Dragon Boat Festival – Honor Asian culture with food, shopping, art and thrilling dragon boat races.
Su, 30th – 9:00 – 10:30 p.m. – Laurie D at 806 Coffee, 2812 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Join award-winning Colorado singer-songwriter Laurie D as she travels through the Southwest on her 2026 Southern Music Tour! Come out for some great music at 806 Coffee in Amarillo!!!
Su, 30th – 11:30 am – 1:00 p.m. – Laurie D at a House Concert in Santa Fe, NM https://www.facebook.com/share/1GVEb7FeK7/
Su, 30th – 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. – POSTPONED EVENT: Broomfield’s Summer Sunday Festival at the Brunner Farmhouse: 640 Main St., Broomfield, CO 80020 | Admission: Free – $5 donation per family gratefully accepted | Bring your lawn chairs for: Fun/booths : 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. | Colorado Junction String Band: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. | Don’t forget your $$ for the food truck and yummy treats while you’re hanging out.
Mo, 31st – 8:00 a.m. – Shotgun start! The Colorado Music Hall of Fame is thrilled to be back at Denver’s Wellshire Golf Course for our third annual golf tournament. Funds raised support the programs of CMHoF and our mission to celebrate, promote and support Colorado’s music community. | https://cmhof.org/events/3rd-annual-golf-tournament
Mo, 31st – 11:30 a.m. – Laurie D Live On Air with Jenny Inzerillo, High Plains Public Radio | 96.3 FM | https://www.hppr.org | Or listen on their website or app!
September 2026
Denver Oktoberfest (Sept. 18–20 & Sept. 25–27, 2026) – From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something for everyone, split over two weekends.
We, 2nd – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at Boulder Farmers Market, Boulder, CO https://www.tloopartist.com
We, 2nd – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D at The Reel Nauti, 715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550 | Call your friends and tell them to go see Laurie!
We, 2nd – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the New Well Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs, CO | Bring 10 copies of your lyrics; Subject is “Too Much Love”
We, 2nd – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Revenant Band at Biker Night at Burnout Grill, Milliken, CO
Th, 3rd – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Laurie D at The Den at The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 St. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Friends in New Orleans? Let them know Laurie’s going to be there!
Fr, 4th – First Friday Five Points: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/grants-cultural-investments/five-points-jazz
Fr, 4th – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Blue Tavern, 1206 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303 | Let your friends know now’s their chance to see Laurie D!
Fr, 4th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues Trio with Mad Dog, Sean Bennight & Mark Kaczorowski at Johnson’s Station,750 Boston Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501
Fr, Sa, Su – 4th thru 6th – Phish at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City.
Sa, Su & Mo, 5th, 6th & 7th – Various times – South Gaylord Street Labor Day Block Party
This is gonna be a fantastic event and we look forward to seeing you all!!!
Fr, 5th – First Friday Five Points: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/grants-cultural-investments/five-points-jazz
Sa, 12th – Sunnyside Music Festival at Chaffee Park, Denver | This event supports local bands, businesses, artisans and youth organizations through year-round programming.
Sa, 12th – 8:00 p.m. – Rob Roper Fest with Rob Roper, Sam Caston, Ryan Watts, Leah Recor and Janet Lipson at the Englewood Tavern, 4386 S Broadway St, Englewood, CO 80113-5720
Rob’s annual birthday show! This will be an all-acoustic show with both originals and covers.
Su, 13th – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Concert Band presents The Roaring 20’s featuring vocalist, Hannah Rodriguez at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree, CO
Th, 17th – 5:00 p.m. – T-Loop at Jamestown Mercantile, Jamestown | https://www.tloopartist.com
Th, 17th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the East Simpson Coffee, Lafayette, CO
Sa, 19th – 4:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Duo at Berthoud Brewing Co., Berthoud, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Su, Mo – 20th to 21st – Andrea Bocelli at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Mo, 21st – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Meeting with Guest Speaker Gil Asakawa | More info TBA
Tu, 22nd – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. – Boulder Arts Commission’s September Artist Meetup: AI and the Artist at Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | RSVP required: https://bouldercolorado.gov/events/artist-meetup-ai-and-artist
Th-Sa, 24th – 27th – Various times. San Juan Songwriters Festival, Durango, CO | More info at
https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets (NOT ‘the’ Durango Songwriters Expo)
Th, 24th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO Member Teresa Suydam’s EP Release Unsung Hero at Arvada Community Room, 7601 Grandview Ave, Arvada, CO 80002 | RSVP here (w/details): https://partiful.com/e/g0d9FzqBfJzj8ABfI8NO?c=nCGQfHEw
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/teresasuydam/unsung-hero
October 2026
Fr, 2nd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Rock Machine and Bone Circus | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed above. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-rock-machine-angellic-rage-bone-circus-cheers-tickets-1996376873971?aff=ebdssbdestsearch | https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/
Sa, 3rd – Wanna be a neighbor?! 5th Annual Lafayette Music Fest! Meet your nine festival stages, all located in SoSoBoRo (south of S. Boulder Road) in Lafayette. FESTIVAL HISTORY: Lafayette Music Fest began in 2022 as a way to highlight the local music, art, theater, food, fun, and weirdness that evolved & flourished in our neighborhood post-COVID. We wanted to invite our friends and community down into our wonky neighborhood for the day to see it for themselves!
Sa, 3rd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Bone Circus and Rhoar | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-night-bone-circus-angellic-rage-rhoar-cheers-tickets-1996377385501?aff=ebdssbdestsearch TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed above. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/
Mo & We, 5th & 7th – Rush 50th Anniversary – The legendary Canadian rock band, Rush, is embarking on one last career-spanning reunion, celebrating 50 years as a group.
We, 7th – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at the Boulder Farmers Market | https://www.tloopartist.com
Th, 8th – Doja Cat at Ball Arena – The Queen of Pop-Rap is heading back to the Mile High City.
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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Songwriters at the Speakeasy (Roxy on Broadway), 554 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
This series takes place at 7:00 p.m. on the second & third Tuesday of each month in the listening-room basement at Roxy on Broadway. Shows feature top songwriters – from upstarts to pros – performing solo. Hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones
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First Tuesdays of the month: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Roots Music Project – Sober Open Mic, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | FREE! Keep in mind the entrance for the open mic is in the east room so enter through the door to the right of the main entrance.
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Acoustic Open Mic Night – 4th Tuesday of the month at the Doghouse Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Rock for the People | RSVP at
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/events
The Open Jam Night at Mega Music in Sterling is the perfect place for musicians of all ages & levels to get together, hang out, play & learn. Always a good time. Even if you’re not a musician, come hang out & watch. Call 970-521-9020 to sign up. Host: Todd Allen
Recurring Events:
The Windsor Ladies of Country Music “Good Time Hour Club,” every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Gardens
