Upcoming COMBO Programs: September: Guest speaker Gil Asakawa; October: speaker Steve Son; November: Songwriters Showcase (invites will be going out soon); and December: Holiday Dinner. Also look for us at the Youth on Record Block Party on Sept. 19th, and the Durango Songwriters Expo at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield on Oct. 8, 9th & 10th!
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COMBO Board elections coming in September with officers being chosen in October. If you are interested in serving, please contact Barb Dye at president@coloradomusic.org.
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WANT AD: Looking for a youngish, heads-up reasonably-priced solder jockey to help rewire 1/4 of a patch bay and rebundle some low-voltage audio cable for private recording studio in Northern Colorado. Please contact kathleen.renk@gmail
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WANT AD: Colorado Musicians: Jeannie Sepulveda Navarrete: I am a vocalist looking to colab with some local artists on writing music, instrumentalist & vocalist. I used to write music & created a couple of songs when I was younger. I want to get back into it because I love it so much. I would love to start doing live music but don’t play any instruments. My voice is my instrument and eventually would like to get a band together. My choice of music is R&B, soul & oldies (Motown). If you would be interested in collaborating send me a message | https://www.facebook.com/groups/200226219988088
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Happy 78th birthday to Rudolf Schenker who was just 16 years old in 1965 when he founded the band that would eventually become the Scorpions, launching a musical journey that has now stretched across more than six decades. He is the Scorpions’ sole remaining original member and has been the one constant throughout the group’s long history.
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Sending “Stay well” wishes to Lionel Richie who ended up in intensive care following a weekend concert. He has since been released from the hospital. Take care, Lionel.
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Congratulations to Sean Ono Lennon and his girlfriend Charlotte Kemp Muhl on the birth of their baby boy whom they have named Aurelius. The baby is the grandson of the late John Lennon (The Beatles) and Yoko Ono Lennon.
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Durango Songwriters Expo! 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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Don’t forget! Tomorrow, September 4th is Bandcamp Day! Buy music from your favorite Colorado songwriter/performer and they get full fees!
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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 for more info or to send your song, or at the Spotify Artist music link. We have some great and talented artists! TLoop has sent the following URLs for you to check out! These tracks include 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: Rod Stewart is out; Barry Manilow is out; no more for Dolly Parton; Lionel Richie is back in action.
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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:
DEADLINE! TODAY! Sept. 3rd Applications now being accepted for the Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest | 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
Performance High offering lots of classes! 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
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
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.
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, 4th – Doors: 6 :00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. Show – Levitt’s Free Concert sponsored by Kaiser Permanente | Black Joe Lewis with Denver band Boot Gun at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Free or upgrade tickets at https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/black-joe-lewis-2026-09-04-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-3fe28fÇ
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
Fr, 5th – Doors: 6:00 p.m. – Show: 7:30 p.m. – Crazy Diamonds at Nissi’s Event Center, 1455 Coal Creek Dr. Unit T, Lafayette CO |Tickets: https://nissis.com/events/crazydiamonds-2026/ | More info at: https://www.JamieKrutz.com/upcomingshows.html
Fr, 5th – Doors: TBD, Show: TBD – Levitt’s Free Concert sponsored by the Harris Law Firm | Mo Lowda & the Humble with Packaging at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Free or upgrade tickets at https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/mo-lowda-the-humble-2026-09-05-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-6d4f1fÄ
Fr, 6th – Doors: 6:00; Show: 7:00 p.m. – Levitt’s Free Concert sponsored by Collegiate Peaks | Boulder Philharmonic presents Star Wars: Rogue One (Outdoor Movie Screening) at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Free or upgrade tickets at https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/boulder-philharmonic-2026-08-02-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-51d260
Mo, 7th – 4:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Brightwater Community, Myrtle Beach, SC
Tu, 8th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Ole Smoky Distillery, Myrtle Beach, SC
We, 9th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues Trio at Rosalee’s Pizza | Two classics you won’t want to miss – the Mad Dog Blues Duo and Rosalee’s Pizza, so good together! We can’t wait to return to our favorite Longmont watering hole. Please come early for the best seating.
Fr, 11th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Jenn Cleary at Pattern Break Brewing, 3550 Frontier Ave, Boulder, CO 80301-2430 | Patio if the weather is good. “Our small batches are constantly changing and there is usually a few new things on tap each week. We have thoughtfully split the menu into four categories; Quintessential, Vibrant, Mischief, and Zero Alc.”
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 | 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 – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Youth on Record Block Party, 10th & Navajo, Denver | FREE! Look for the COMBO Information Booth there – Come by and say “Hi!” We’ll put your name in the hat for a drawing!
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 via Zoom!
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
We, 30th – 2:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Eagle Public Library, Eagle, CO
We, 30th – 5:30 p.m. – Laurie D at the Avon Public Library, Avon, CO
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 | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-rock-machine-angellic-rage-bone-circus-cheers-tickets-1996376873971?aff=ebdssbdestsearch | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/
Fr, 2nd – Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band at the Little Bear Live, Evergreen, CO | This show is always so much fun, and we have some new music in store for you. See ya at our favorite iconic AND historic music venue!! https://www.littlebearlive.com/ | https://cassclayton.com/
Sa, 3rd – 11:00 a.m. ‘Til ? 5th annual Lafayette Music Fest! Meet your nine festival stages at the 2026 Lafayette Music Fest, neighborhood in Lafayette, Colorado! All located in SoSoBoRo (south of South Boulder Road) | Look for COMBO member Laurie & Lorrie there! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cn9TPccw4/
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.
Tu, 6th – 8:30 p.m. – Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | Open to all musicians | Enter through the door to the right of the main entrance for the East room.
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.
Th, 8th – 1:00 p.m. – Opening of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Fr, 9th – 9:00 a.m. – Full sessions of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 9:00 a.m. – Last day of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D w/Jeff Fournier on bass at the Jazz & Roots Celebration at Savoy Denver
Sa, 10th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena at City Star Brewing, Berthoud, CO | https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 17th – 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, Boulder, CO
Th, 22nd – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Comfy Couch, Longmont, CO
We, 28th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO | https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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Femme Musicians Meetup & Jam is a monthly get-together on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Dog House Music Studios. The Jam is for female and femme musicians looking to hang out and play music together in a safe and comfortable space. All ages, all experience levels, and all music genres are welcome! Bring your instrument or use one of our’s – we’ll have guitars, bass guitars, amps, a piano, drum kit, and vocal mics set up and ready. Hosted by Rock for the People at DHMS, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026. | RSVP for free to:
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/event-details/femme-musicians-meetup-jam-2026-09-01-18-30
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Roots Music Project: First Tuesdays of the month: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. 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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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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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
