Listened to a talk by a merchandise guy in Colorado Springs at the Sun Studios last year. He was expounding on why you need to have several kinds of merchandise to offer after your shows. It occurred to me today, in simple terms, that you wouldn’t carry a thousand copies of one kind of rug in one color in your rug store so why would you do the same with your merchandising?
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Western Slope artist Pickin’ Peggy Malone has been nominated for the Academy of Western Artists (AWA) award out of Fort Worth, Texas. The ceremony will be held November 21st. Peggy says, “It’s nice to be among these gals!!” https://www.facebook.com/peggy.malone.7
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Danny Martinez writes: Road trip anyone??? Guild Of Ages, Milan, Italy – April 30th, 2027. LFG!!!
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Tales by June Angel: She made a ballgown using CD discs! Really pretty and so shiny! You’ve got to see this to believe it! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1114346814740890
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Local singer Bobby Bane passes. Not much info was available but we added a short tribute to him in the “Other Notable Musicians Deaths” area.
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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TALENT NEEDED:
STARTED TODAY! Join Grammy Winner Michael Brauer (Coldplay, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones) for a 3-Day Masterclass in Sound Engineering October 29th thru November 1st in Boulder, CO
https://soundadvice.club/events/soundescape-michael-brauer?
Applications Open for the City of Boulder Cultural Grants Panel – Due by November 9th
https://bouldercolorado.formstack.com/forms/boulder_arts_commission_cultural_grants_panelist_application
ITNS (In The Neon Spotlight) Radio Looking for Music | https://itnsradio.com
Performance High offers lots of classes and activities! Https://performancehigh.net
CALENDAR
October 2026
Fr, 30th – 11:00 a.m. – Celebration of Life for Devon Stone will be held at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. 999 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120. All are welcome.
Sa, 31st – 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. – Halloween Monsters Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn, 7675 East Union Avenue, DTC | Presented by Pamela Mccoy-Crawford, Cambo Risch and 5 others to benefit St. Jude’s | Come and celebrate your Halloween with us 80’s style! Mostly 80’s music, 80’s Monsters & 80’s Candy. Party & Donate to a great cause! We will have lots of live music provided by Cambo, H and Friends!!! Lots of Food, vintage candies, dancing and a totally awesome silent auction dude!! Totally Tubular!!! FREE TO ATTEND! Hotel rooms may still be available!
November 2026
Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 8th but you don’t have to wait to take part. Early giving opens November 1st. More details later but please consider donating to COMBO or renewing your dues for a year!
Su, 1st – Doors 6:00; Show at 7:00 – Dia de Los Muertos Celebration with Groove Goddess with Michelle Castillo at Nissi’s in Lafayette. Come dressed in festive attire if you like, and get into the spirit with our face paint artist, available for anyone interested. Ticket link: https://events.leapevents.com/event/groove-goddess
We, 4th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Laurie D Jazz Duo Bar 404, 404 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Laurie Dameron with the fabulous Jeff Fournier on bass with originals and covers jazz and blues! On Weds., the 404 offers a reduced priced menu with delicious food and drink! Tickets: $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-404-presents-laurie-d-jazz-duo-with-jeff-fournier-tickets-2002169183926?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fr, 6th – 6:30 doors; Show at 7:00 – Benefit for Kathy Taylor featuring Hippie Werewolves, Nasty’s Nightmare and King Rat! Oriental Theater, 44th & Tennyson, Denver | Tickets at https://theorientaltheater.holdmyticket.com/tickets/466333
Su, 8th – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Michael Mark at the Heather Gardens Clubhouse in Aurora | I am asking folks to RSVP at https://evite.me/Yg9QbDvGQc https://www.facebook.com/DenverMike
Su, 8th – Benefit for Tim Elliott in Loveland
Mo, 16th – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Songwriters Showcase at Bar 404, 404 Broadway, Denver | Come hear some of the best songwriters in the Front Range! FREE!
Fr, 20th – 7:00 p.m. – Laurie D at North of Ordinary, 4949 Broadway Unit 127, Boulder, CO
December 2026
Th, 3rd – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D Jazz Duo at the Wayback Bar in Lyons | We’ll be sharing some holiday tunes!
Sa, 5th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at City Star Brewing, Berthoud, CO | Making music to bring a little sunshine! https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 12th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Carvin Jones at The Monastery, 4810 East McKellips Road, Mesa, Arizona | This event is Carvin’s official homecoming celebration and will serve as an opportunity for his friends, family, and fans to gather in his memory.
Sa, 12th – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant, xxx South Broadway, Denver | Really good Mexican-style food and lots of free parking! Come enjoy a tasty dinner and the best music-minded company around!
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
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
Comfy Couch Performance Circle, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., select days | Longmont Public Media, 457 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO | Cost: Free admission for the live studio audience; donations are appreciated to support the program. In person or join online on YouTube at 6 pm
https://www.youtube.com/live/Kzmy317xYB0
The Comfy Couch Performance Circle is a monthly live acoustic music and storytelling series hosted by Robby Layton at Longmont Public Media in Longmont, CO
Format: The studio is set up in an intimate circle where local and regional acoustic musicians, songwriters, and storytellers take turns performing. There will be three performers each night.
Atmosphere: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) for in-studio attendees, and the event is also broadcast live and available on-demand via Longmont Public Media channels.
