Our apologies for a “late” newsletter. My internet has been down since last Thursday morning and, for some unknown reason, came up during the night last night. Trying to catch up now on many important issues!
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A street singer’s dream come true! In downtown Boston, hope was fading for Ara Bolster, who’s been homeless for two years after a string of unfortunate events and abusive relationships. One evening, while singing holiday tunes from the city’s Downtown Crossing, the right person happened to hear her voice. Steve Hartman reports on how a chance meeting led to Bolster being whisked to a recording studio. ttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-street-singers-dream-come-true/
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Frozen Dead Guy Days Finds New Home! How Colorado’s “Frozen Dead Guy” wound up in a “haunted” hotel! The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, renowned for inspiring Stephen King’s “The Shining,” is now the home for Bredo Morstøl, a deceased Norwegian whose remains had been kept on ice since 1989, and which are now cryogenically frozen. ~ By Lee Cowan, CBS News | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-frozen-dead-guy-at-the-stanley-hotel/
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and musicians. 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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CALENDAR
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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, 4th – 6:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Grammy Watching Party at Odde’s, 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy., Westminster, CO – FREE! Lots of FREE parking! In the Speakeasy (backroom) – ALL ages (it’s a restaurant, too!)
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We, 7th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (Fireside Room at the back of the building)
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Sa, 10th – 8:00 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Drummer E.J. Worden at Jake’s Roadhouse
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Su, 11th – Usher at Halftime!!! Best reason to watch the Super Bowl!
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Mo, 12th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver’s NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO. This is just a couple of blocks east of Colorado Boulevard on Colfax.
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Su, 18th – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Concert Band w/guest Dr. Wesley Broadnax at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124 | All ages!
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Th, 22nd – Underground Music Showcase will be July 26th thru 28th; Applications to play today!
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Mo, 26th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Meeting Event – Details TBA: Calendar the date!
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March 2024
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Sa, 2nd – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks w/Thornton Community Band at the Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO | All ages!
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We, 6th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs (Fireside Room at the back of the building)
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Mo, 11th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver’s NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO. This is just a couple of blocks east of Colorado Boulevard on Colfax.
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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: 10:00 am) | See “Events”
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Mo, 25th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Meeting Event – Details TBA – Calendar the date!
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April 2024
Mo, 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Meeting Event – Details TBA – Calendar the date!
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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) |
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Applications Being Taken for Wildflower Music & Arts Festival in Texas – Deadline Feb. 15th
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Underground Music Showcase – July 26th thru 28th; Applications to play due Feb. 22nd
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/artist-application
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Layette Music Fest Returns October 5, 2024 | To enter to play, fill out the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejZy_Mn3vwfeXRNFImJuwKuzm5FLmw2fP1Wfa4JurppgsolQ/viewform | https://www.lafayettemusicfest.com/ [No deadline to apply listed]
Announcements and Calendar for This Week!
