Get your Songwriting contest entries in NOW! Only 5 weeks to go before the contest ends at 11:59 p.m., August 1st. Please don’t swamp our judges at the last minute! So much needs to be done to rate the songs, add the scores, get the songs mastered, etc. Please enter NOW! Go to http://www.coloradomusic.org and click on the “Enter Songwriting Contest” button to enter.
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Please support Stella Gives Back – a fund-raiser for the Grand County Search & Rescue.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-county-search-and-rescue-benefit-concert-stella-gives-back-tickets-326364373627 | This is truly a very worthy cause. You might need their help some day!
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Night at the Movies With Barb: We went to see “George Michael – Freedom Uncut” at the Mayan Theater on June 22nd. Excellent “biography”. George put the movie together himself and covered a lot of the ups & downs to his life. He finished it just before he passed away on Christmas Day, 2016 at the age of 53 from various health issues. We would definitely recommend seeing it.
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Be sure to check out COMBO’s Spotify Playlist curated by Board Member T-Loop for June! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BaOCkJMe5cUqY6o2PhiHh?si=yBmWqsMGSviCo8nO5Q8jRg
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June 2022
Front Range Songwriters – suspending meetings until September – We’ll see you then! Join their mailing list! https://www.frontrangesongwriters.com/
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Off the Hook Arts Presents Its SummerFest 2022 – June 17th thru 30th – For more information go to https://offthehookarts.org/summerfest-2022/
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Thursday, 23rd – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues Trio (NOLA version) at Goosetown Station, 514 9th St., Golden, CO 80401 | 303-278-2729
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Thursday, 23rd – 6:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Rose Roots Garden Concert Series! 12920 West 84th Ave, Arvada, CO | https://www.roserootsgarden.org/
Th-Sa, 23rd thru 25th – Country Jam in Grand Junction | http://www.countryjam.com
Songwriters Round featuring Coloradoans Rich Owen & Jeneve Rose Mitchell on Thursday;
Songwriters Round featuring Coloradoans Jason Abbott & Tim Champlin on Friday
Songwriters Round featuring Coloradoans Jackson Emmer & Carin Mari on Saturday
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Friday, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues’ Gratitude CD Release Party at The Muse Performance Space, 200 East South Boulder Rd., Lafayette, CO 80026 | 720-352-4327 | Each $20 ticket gets you a free CD!
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Friday, 24th – Austin Butler and Tom Hanks Star in Baz Luhrmann’s #ElvisMovie, in Theaters
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Saturday & Sunday, 25th & 26th – 2022 Denver Taco Festival – Featuring Mariachi Performances all day at the Stockyards Event Center, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
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Saturday, 25th marks the 13th Celebration of Global Beatles Day (GBD). Founder Faith Cohen has suggested honoring the contributions of the Beatles in many ways including playing their music exclusively on that day to sharing historic and personal Beatles photos and memories among the band’s worldwide fan community. This year also commemorates the historic television broadcast debut of ‘All You Need Is Love’ during 1967’s Summer of Love.
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Saturday, 25th – 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Jenn Cleary Duo at Highland Street Fair, W. 32nd Ave. & Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80211 | 303-777-6887 | Free family-friendly outdoor event!
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Saturday, 25th – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues Duo at CJ’s Patio Grill, 1331 Eagle Drive,
Loveland, CO 80537 | 970-685-4556 | no cover
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Monday, 27th – 6:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Social Night at Illegal Pete’s, Colfax & Race, Denver- Come as you are!
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Tuesday, 28th – Sign up at 7:00, first act starts at 8:00 p.m. – Will Whalen hosts an Open Mic Night at the Speakeasy, 301 Main Street, Longmont, CO
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Wednesday, 29th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, 7415 Grandview Avenue, Olde Town Arvada, CO
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Thursday, 30th – Noon to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Picnic on the Plaza, 311 South Public Road, Lafayette, CO | https://www.lafayetteco.gov/2687/Picnic-on-the-Plaza
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July 2022
Friday,1st – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues at Avogadro’s Number, 605 South Mason Street,
Fort Collins, CO 80524 | 970-493-5555 | $10 at the door
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Saturday, 2nd – 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Rudy Grant & Band at The Mile High Flea Market
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Saturday, 2nd – 5:00 p.m. – Rudy Grant & Band – Show & Dance at El Gran Jardin Restaurant
Bar & Grill, 597 South Clinton St., Denver, CO
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Saturday, 2nd – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues Trio (NOLA) at Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA, 7422 South University Blvd., Centennial, CO 80122 | 303-537-4574 | Outdoor patio show – no cover.
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Sunday, 3rd – 4:00 -7:00 p.m. – Mad Dog Blues Trio at Little Man Ice Cream at “The Can” at 2620 16th St., Denver, CO 80211 | 303-455-3811 | Free family-friendly outdoor event.
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Sunday, 3rd – 5:00 p.m. – Colorado Symphony at Denver’s Civic Center – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, 5th – Sign up at 7:00, first act starts at 8:00 p.m. – Will Whalen hosts an Open Mic Night at the Speakeasy, 301 Main Street, Longmont, CO
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Wednesday, 6th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, 7415 Grandview Avenue, Olde Town Arvada, CO
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Thursday, 7th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge (Candelas location), 18068 West 92nd Lane, West Arvada – Great view of the Flatirons from the patio!
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Friday, 8th thru Sunday, 10th – Colorado Black Arts Festival – more info here: https://www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com/
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Saturday, 9th – New Music Festival CrossCurrents taking place at Confluence Park
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Saturday, 9th- 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Wendy Clark Hudson Band at The Black Nugget, 403 Main St., Carbondale, CO 81623 | 970-328-5279 | https://theblacknugget.com | 21+
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Monday, 11th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Songwriters Group via Zoom Want to join in?
E-mail Allen Krehibiel at Allen_Krehbiel@yahoo.com for more info
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Tuesday, 12th – Sign up at 7:00, first act starts at 8:00 p.m. – Will Whalen hosts an Open Mic Night at the Speakeasy, 301 Main Street, Longmont, CO
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Wednesday, 13th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, 7415 Grandview Avenue, Olde Town Arvada, CO
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Thursday, 14th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge (Candelas location), 18068 West 92nd Lane, West Arvada – Great view of the Flatirons from the patio!
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Friday, 15th – 7:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Buffalo Rose, 1116 Washington St., Golden, CO
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Saturday, 16th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at Bluegrass Lounge (Candelas location)
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Sunday, 17th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Tivoli Club Brass Band in the Third Annual Brass Band Extravaganza at City Park Jazz, City Park Pavilion and Bandshell, with the Badda Boom Brass Band and the No Hands Brass Band. It’s a free, family-friendly event and runs until a giant brass mob at 8:00 p.m. Bring all your friends and get there early to stake out a good spot.
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Tuesday, 19th – Sign up at 7:00, first act starts at 8:00 p.m. – Will Whalen hosts an Open Mic Night at the Speakeasy, 301 Main Street, Longmont, CO
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Wednesday, 20th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee and Bourbon Lounge, 7415 Grandview Avenue, Olde Town Arvada
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Wednesday, 20th – 8:00 p.m. – Danny Masters’ Evermore (Tribute to Led Zeppelin) at Pelican Bay, Cherry Creek
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Thursday, 21st – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge (Candelas location), 18068 West 92nd Lane, West Arvada – Great view of the Flatirons from the patio!
Thursday, 21st – 8:00 p.m. – Danny Masters Band (covers) at the Tailgate Tavern, Parker
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Thursday, 21st – Sunset Cinema Highlights Movies About Music – 3rd One: Selena (2 hr 7 min)
RSVP on Eventbrite: http://www.sunsetcinema_selena.eventbrite.com
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Friday, 22nd – 8:00 p.m. – Danny Masters Band Reunion with “Mr. Hyde” playing the original set we played at the Fillmore opening for Tesla in the ‘90s! Lori will be joining making “Half Way There”, a tribute to Bon Jovi as the headliner. Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway, Denver
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Saturday, 23rd – 1:00 p.m. – Jeremy Dion at the Cheesman Park Arts Fest, Denver | all ages
Saturday, 23rd – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Officer’s Club, Denver’s Lowry Neighborhood
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Saturday, 23rd – 8:00 p.m. Danny Masters Band at The Venue, Cortez Street, Westminster
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Sunday, 24th – 10:00 a.m. – Will Whalen at SOL Farmer’s Market, Cherry Creek
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Sunday, 24th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at Denver Beer Company, Downing St. Location
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Monday, 25th – 7:00 p.m. – Film on the Rocks – Movies Return To Red Rocks Amphitheatre. We recommend “The Greatest Showman”. Each movie is preceded by a short set by a musical performer. Tickets cost $16 – http://www.denverfilm.org.
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Tuesday, 26th – Sign up at 7:00, first act starts at 8:00 p.m. – Will Whalen hosts an Open Mic Night at the Speakeasy, 301 Main Street, Longmont, CO – RECORDING NIGHT! Very useful if you want a free demo to pass on to venues!
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Tuesday, 26th – Sunset Cinema Highlights Movies About Music – 4th Film: Almost Famous
RSVP on Eventbrite | http://www.sunsetcinema_almostfamous.eventbrite.com
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Wednesday, 27th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, 7415 Grandview Avenue, Olde Town Arvada, CO
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Thursday, 28th – 6:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge (Candelas location), 18068 West 92nd Lane, West Arvada – Great view of the Flatirons from the patio!
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Friday, 29th – 7:00 p.m. – Will Whalen at the Buffalo Rose, 1116 Washington St., Golden, CO
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Friday thru Sunday, 29th thru 31st – Underground Music Showcases – Mid Broadway, Denver
http://www.undergroundmusicshowcases.com
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August 2022
Monday, 1st – 7:00 p.m. – Film on the Rocks (Red Rocks Amphitheatre) The next movie with lots of music is “Summer of Soul (… or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” Summer of Soul is a “live concert” documentary by Quest Love – David Ruffin’s performance is fabulous. Tickets – $16 – http://www.denverfilm.org. We HIGHLY recommend this film!!
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Saturday, 13th – Starting at 4:00 p.m. – Stella Gives Back – Benefit Concert for Grand County Search & Rescue at the Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway Park, centrally located in downtown Winter Park, CO. More info at http://www.stellagivesback.org | Buy your tickets now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-county-search-and-rescue-benefit-concert-stella-gives-back-tickets-326364373627
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Thursday, 18th – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. – Jeremy Dion with Peter Sharpe at East Simpson Coffee Company, 201 E. Simpson Street, Lafayette, CO 80026 | All ages! Http://www.jeremydion.com
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Sunday, 28th – Performance High Showcase at the Oriental Theatre, West 44th – The show is open to current clients and anyone in our student bands. Registration will open two months before the showcase. http://www.PerformanceHigh.net
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TALENT NEEDED:
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COMBO’s 9th Annual Songwriting Contest Has Started – Ends August 1st at midnight
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Enter the Next Howard Rosen Promotion Talent Search – Contest ends July 25th