Remember COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriters Songwriting Contest has started! Here’s your chance to get heard by a ton more people! Enter now before you get busy and forget. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. August 1st, 2023.
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Bring your mother to see her old favorite band – and we’re not talking about the Backstreet Boys. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS? is coming to the Sie for one day only this Sunday, May 14th at 4pm with director John Scheinfeld In-Person! Check out our Book & Movie section for more – plus see the trailer!
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COMBO Board Member Tony “T-Loop” M. will be test driving an Open Mic Afternoon (open to all ages) on Sunday, May 28th if you’re looking for something to do on Memorial Day Weekend. He’ll be at the Dry Dock North at 2801 Tower Road. More Info in the “Talent Needed” section.
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Reminder: If you or someone you know needs emotional assistance, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit https://www.SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.
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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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EVENTS / CALENDAR
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Sounds of Summer!
We have lots of summer night concerts going on and many of them are free or low cost. Check them out at the following URLs for a more complete and update schedule:
All Summer: Red Rocks | http://www.redrocks.com
All Summer: Levitt Pavilion | http://www.levittdenver.com
All Summer: Film on the Rocks | http://www.denverfilm.org
All Summer: City Park Jazz | http://www.cityparkjazz.org
June 3rd – Greeley Blues Jam | http://www.GreeleyBluesJam.org
June 8th: Westminster Music Fest | https://www.cityofwestminster.us/EventDetails/e/7569
Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
Record Store Day | https://recordstoreday.com/
Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival | https://thecarnationfestival.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WheatRidgeCarnationFestival/
All Summer: Music on the Mesa – Colorado Springs | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
Elevation Music Festival – June 30th thru July 2nd – http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.com
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May 2023
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COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest has started!
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Sa, 13th – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at the Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501 | Friday Art Walk!
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Sa, 13th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – J.J. Fraser at the Canyon Tavern (formerly The Last Stand), 32138 Highway 72, Golden 80403, a/k/a Coal Creek Canyon | Burgers, chili, French Onion Soup!
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Su, 14th – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. – J.J. Fraser at Teller’s Taproom & Kitchen, 1990 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO – Great food!
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Su, 14th – 4:00 p.m. -Documentary: What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears? One showing only at the Sie Film Center | Tickets: https://denverfilm.eventive.org/films/
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Fr, 19th – 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Jenny Shawhan, Charlie Stevens & Hunker Down at 2023 City of Northglenn Food Truck Carnival | http://www.FoodTruckCarnival.com
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Sa, 20th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – 2023 Brassfest at Chaparral High School in Parker, CO featuring Colorado Brass and Rocky Mountain Brassworks who will be joined by Colorado Versatile Brass and Slide Rule. | Tickets: https://www.rockymountainbrassworks.org/tickets
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Su, 21st – Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Hosts One-Day Networking Event at Swallow Hill – see Events
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Su, 21st – Noon to 5:00 p.m. – Back to the Mountain, Hunter James and the Titanic &WireWood Station at 2023 City of Northglenn Food Truck Carnival | http://www.FoodTruckCarnival.com
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Su, 21st – 6:00 p.m. – Jeremy Dion at the Wheel House in Niwot, CO | More info can always be found at https://www.jeremydion.com/
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Mo, 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO meeting via Zoom – Guest speaker Stephen Brackett of The Flobots on Pursuing a Record Deal
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Su, 28th – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Open Mic with T-Loop Entertainment (T-Loop hosting) at Dry Dock North, 2801 Tower Road, Aurora. Bring a friend or two!
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June 2023
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Sa, 3rd – 97.3 KBCO (iHeartMedia-Denver) will present the next On Tap with KBCO featuring live music at the Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton, benefitting Mental Health Colorado!
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Sa, 3rd – Greeley Blues Jam | http://www.GreeleyBluesJam.org
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Fr, 9th – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at the Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501 | Friday Art Walk!
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Sa, 10th – Noon to 7:00 p.m. – Youth on Record Block Party, 1301 West 10th Avenue, Denver | Come join the fun with live music, tours of the facilities, and more! Check out COMBO’s booth while you’re there! YOR helps young people find their place in the music industry!
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Th, 15th – Noon to 1:00 pm, Laurie & Lorrie at Lafayette Pride at Festival Plaza 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette 80026 | Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month all June. https://www.outboulder.org/
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June 17th – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Longmont Market, 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501
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Su, 18th – 11:00 a.m. – Jeremy Dion performing an Acoustic Father’s Day Brunch at the Wheel House in Niwot, CO | More info can be found at https://www.jeremydion.com/
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Th, 22nd – 8:30 – 11:30 pm – Laurie Dameron, Mark Diamond and Larry Thompson at Terra, 891 14th Street, #100 (downtown Denver), Denver, CO 80202 | Join us for a night of jazz and blues!
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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! Lots of free parking. Outside if the weather permits!
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Fr, 30th – Su, July 2nd – World Music Development presents the Elevation Music Festival in Alma, Colorado | Go to http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org for lots more information!
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July 2023
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Sa, 1st – World Music Development presents the Elevation Music Festival in Alma, Colorado | Go to http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org for lots more information!
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Su, 2nd – World Music Development presents the Elevation Music Festival in Alma, Colorado | Go to http://www.worldmusicdevelopment.org for lots more information!
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Fr, 28th thru Su, 30th – Underground Music Showcases starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday | Location:
21 South Broadway // Spread from 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 and Dry Dock Brewing North to Present an Open Mic Afternoon May 28th
● COMBO’s 10th Annual Songwriting Contest started May 1st; ends August 1st at 11:59 p.m.
● COMBO is Updating Its Band Roster – Are You On It?
● Sign Up Now for the Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp in Arvada August 6th – 10th
Announcements and Calendar for This Week
