Hopefully things are looking up for you in the new year. The economy is good and maybe we can get back into the swing of things with more venues presenting live music – and paying the musicians! Remember: If you have a problem with a venue, COMBO has an Ombudsman who will intervene on your behalf to get the issue resolved. Just send us an e-mail at info@coloradomusic.org with contact info, and she will call you to see how she can help! Professional person.
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US copyright law says the rights to characters can be held for 95 years, which means the characters in Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on Monday, January 1, 2024. Those works can now legally be shared, performed, reused, repurposed or sampled. (Only Steamboat Willie – not the newer versions of Mickey Mouse. See Interesting Bits article below).
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Reminder: Please contribute to the GoFundMe for Keith Wren, local singer/songwriter/guitarist of the band Kyte, to help with final expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bfg9c-keith-wren?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
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The trial of Aurora EMTs Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, who administered the Ketamine that allegedly killed Elijah McClain, ended on December 22nd with the jury finding both paramedics guilty. Elijah, a young violinist, who was just walking down the street and who had committed no crime, died a few days later after being confronted by police.
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CALENDAR
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January 2024
Sa, 5th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Country Dinner Show at Windsor Gardens Restaurant & Lounge, 597 South Clinton Street, Denver | Bob Briggs in a Tribute to George Jones and Rudy Grant in a Tribute to Charley Pride
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Sa, 5th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – J.J. Fraser at the Grist Lounge, Sterling Ranch Center, 8185 Piney River Avenue, Littleton, CO 80125
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Sa, 5th – 7:00 to x p.m. – COMBO Member Jeremy Dion at the Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th Street, Boulder, CO w/t Antonio Lopez Band and Anna Cutler | https://www.jeremydion.com Tickets here: https://rb.gy/qp9pvk |
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Mo, 8th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Tu, 9th – 7:30 p.m. – Colorado Symphony Presents a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Boettcher Concert Hall | https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/6749/6750
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Fr, 19th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Jazz in the Lobby Lounge with Laurie Dameron & Jeff Fournier at the Boulderado Hotel, 2115 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
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Mo, 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Event via Zoom – More details to be announced!
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February 2024
Fr, 2nd – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Snowy Peaks Winery Estes Park, CO
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Su, 11th – Super Bowl featuring the uncomparable Usher at Half-time!!!
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Mo, 26th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Meeting Event – Details TBA but put the date on your calendar!
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March 2024
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Su, 24th – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Vintage Voltage Expo, Colorado Guitar & Luthier Show, Toy & Doll SuperShow, and the Colorado Radio Collectors’ Club at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center, I-70 at Chambers Rd. (Early Bird admission at 10:00 am) | See “Events”
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Mo, 26th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Meeting Event – Details TBA but put the date on your calendar!
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April 2024
Mo, 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Meeting Event – Details TBA but put the date on your calendar!
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TALENT NEEDED:
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Vintage Voltage Expo, Colorado Guitar & Luthier Show, Toy & Doll SuperShow, and the Colorado Radio Collectors’ Club at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center, I-70 at Chambers Rd. (Early Bird admission: 10:00 am) | See Events below!
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Layette Music Fest Returns October 5, 2024 | Apply to play by filling out the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejZy_Mn3vwfeXRNFImJuwKuzm5FLmw2fP1Wfa4JurppgsolQ/viewform | https://www.lafayettemusicfest.com/
Announcements and Calendar for This Week!
