Reminder: If you haven’t “officially” joined COMBO (lots of benefits including being able to watch videos of our previous meetings) or re-upped dues, please do that soon. Your help is sincerely appreciated and we thank you for your assistance in keeping our organization going!
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Quote: Mick Fleetwood on new Fleetwood Mac songs: “It’s important to remain creative and not tread water.”
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Our photo reminds you to attend Void Studios’ Denver Music Industry’s Meet-up, Tuesday, March 28th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Void Studios, 1790 South Broadway, Denver | RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/558477981677
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and other persons who make their living by Music. We offer guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers no matter what field you’re in. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere. Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of Andy Ard!)
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http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
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EVENTS / CALENDAR
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March 2023 – Helen Reddy’s song “I Am Woman” was NOT released as a single!
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Sa, 18th – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks at Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts, 7530 W. 38th Avenue, Denver, CO | https://www.rockymountainbrassworks.org/tickets
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Su, 19th – 4:00 p.m. – Celebrity Sidekick’s Family Karaoke at the Wild Goose Saloon, 1160 South Pikes Peak Drive, Parker, CO 80138 | All ages welcome!
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Su, 19th – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Avagadro’s, 605 South Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 | https://fb.me/e/3eQ5M3b7L
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We, 22nd – 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. – Birthday Bash for Mad Dog Blues at Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Lafayette, CO | No cover! Come wish Mad Dog a Happy 29th!
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Su, 26th – 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Vintage Voltage Expo, Guitar Show, Radio Collectors Show at the Delta by Marriott, I-25 & 120th, Northglenn!!! The one show you NEED to attend this year!!!
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Su, 26th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Colorado Blues Society’s Members Choice Awards, Buffalo Rose, 1116 Washington Street, Golden, CO | Auction and more!
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Mo, 27th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – via Zoom – COMBO presents Shannon Bock on “From Street Teams to Booking National Acts”
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Tu, 28th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Denver Music Industry Meet-up at Void Studios, 1790 South Broadway, Denver | RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/558477981677
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Fr, 31st – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Zing for Zonta at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO | Featuring COMBO member Lisa Selle, Matt Nicodemis, and Espresso!
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Fr, 31st – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Duane Evarts & Susan Einwiller Quarles’ Acoustic Open Mic House Party, 10196 Amethyst Way, Parker, CO 80134 | The theme will be “April Fools” songs!
Please RSVP to https://www.Facebook.com/events/210868271601548
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April 2023
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Tu, 4th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at The Local, 2731 Iris Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
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Fr, 7th – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Wake and Take, 2337 S. Blackhawk Street, Unit 115C, Aurora, CO 80014
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Fr, 14th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at the Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Avenue,
Longmont, CO 80501 | Enjoy the music and art reception featuring local artists!
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Mo, 17th – Open House – CU Boulder College of Music Invites 9th Thru 12th Grade Students to Visit! Students will have the opportunity to sit in on classes, lessons and rehearsals—and meet current students. https://www.facebook.com/cubouldermusic
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Sa, 22nd – 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Memorial Service for country singer Kay Clark at Dougie G’s, 102nd and Quivas Street, Thornton, Colorado.
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Sa, 22nd -6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Winners Showcase at Odde’s Grille, 9775 North Wadsworth Parkway, Westminster, CO | Free and open to All Ages!
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May 2023
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Mo, 1st – COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest starts; ends Tu, August 1st at 11:59 p.m.!
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Mo, 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO meeting via Zoom – Waiting for confirmation from a speaker you will absolutely LOVE!!!
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June 2023
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Sa, 3rd – Greeley Blues Jam | http://www.GreeleyBluesJam.org
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Mo, 26th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO Get-together at Illegal Pete’s, Colfax & Race – come join us and meet your fellow musicians and supporters!
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July 2023
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Fr, 28th thru Su, 30th – Underground Music Showcases starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday | Location:
21 South Broadway // 6th Ave to Alameda, Denver, CO 80209
https://tickets.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/e/underground-music-showcase-2023/tickets
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August 2023
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Tu, 1st – COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest ends at 11:59 p.m.!
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6th – 10th – Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp at the Hilton Garden Inn, Arvada, CO – Sign up at
http://www.rockymountainguitarcamp.org
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20th – More TBA – Memorial Service for Jim Ayers at the Buffalo Rose, Golden, CO
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TALENT NEEDED:
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COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest starts May 1st; ends August 1st at 11:59 p.m.
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CU Boulder College of Music Invites 9th Thru 12th Grade Students to Visit (see article)
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Colorado Sound KUNC Looking for On-Air Fill-In Host / Digital Support and Promotion Person
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Sign Up Now for the Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp in Arvada August 6th – 10th
Photo: Void Studios interview
Announcements and Calendar for This Week
