Poster: COMBO Members Neoni – Fairytale Tour | I’ve been inundated with ads for barcodes (of all things) but that got me to thinking – COMBO has a barcode program which is offered for free as a perk of your paid membership! So – if you are in need of a barcode for your CD or vinyl (or a, gulp, cassette tape), let us know and we’ll provide you with one. Be aware that some companies are charging as much as $100 for a barcode so be sure to remember COMBO and take advantage of our barcode assignment if you have joined as an official member of our organization! (There are a few rules but they are simple so you shouldn’t have a problem with getting a barcode assigned to you).
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My apologies to H. Michael Harrington of Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp. He sent us info on a recent show and I totally missed it. But sign up for the mailing list for the Camp as it is an event that you and/or your students won’t want to miss! Https://www.RockyMountainGuitarCamp.org
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DON’T FORGET! Tomorrow, October 2nd, is Bandcamp Friday! Buy songs from your favorite local musicians like Lisa Selle, Mad Dog Friedman, Laurie Dameron, Joy Iwancio, Marty Jones, Rob Roper, Mad Dog Friedman, and Joy Iwancio and they get full royalties per song! Look for them at https://www.bandcamp.com
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Jeremy Desmno writes:, I’m a musical theater bookwriter and lyricist who’s taught a writing workshop at Princeton for twenty years. I built RhymeHamster as a side project because I found it hard to find great, quality rhymes on the endless, computer-generated lists so many existing sites give you. I shared it with my students, and they liked it so much that I opened it up to everyone. It’s free with no account, which matters for something a volunteer-run organization [like COMBO] is recommending. Check it out at https://rhymehamster.com/. Thanks for the work. ~ Jeremy
(COMBO has, in the past, promoted MasterWriter.com but it is a costly program to help songwriters out. Jeremy’s FREE program may be worth looking into!)
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If you haven’t done so yet, please contribute to the GoFundMe for drummer Tim Elliott who has cancer. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tim-sherri-through-tims-cancer-treatment?
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We’re checking this out but it looks very promising: https://itnsradio.com/ Let us know if you join and especially if you find any “red flags.”
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Last 8 days to sign up for the Durango Songwriters Expo and to reserve your room. The DSE is being held in Broomfield, October 8th thru 10th, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort. More info at https://www.durangosong.com or in the article below.
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COMBO Board Member T-Loop has sent the following URLs for you to check out! These tracks include winners of our Contests!
COMBO’s Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5doJjsfZYcObpIecdpWVZw?si=hRKGVxrbRemypuvuHxIFwQ&pi=kmF6oE5XQ8ORt
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COMBO’s Best Tracks Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qbXlJ1CmHeSwCuiXZy2cu?si=4I14EWqSQ_aG3ky3Qfr8UA&pi=W7w_UomfQua4_
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Concert tour notes: Rod Stewart decided to retire after some 60+ years and health problems; Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” European tour has sold out!
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To join COMBO, go to our website at https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button. If you’d prefer to not use a credit card, you may send a check for the proper amount to COMBO, PO Box 18186, Denver CO 80218 instead. (Actually this helps us out even more as we don’t have to pay fees to Paypal!)
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. We do our best to educate and offer an exchange of information, guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could affect musicians – all musicians, all genres – everywhere.
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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Please “Like” us on Facebook! Helps our “standing” in the web world!
http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
TALENT NEEDED:
Moms Who Rock Open Mic Sunday, October 4th (more info in the newsletter article below)
https://givebutter.com/moms-who-rock-Athena?gbtid=fefaaeea-6e94-468c-b831-d32769b7e74a
Sandra Holman Watts’ Looking for Entertainment for 2027 Parker Days
https://www.liveatjacks.com/parker-days-artist-submissions
Durango Songwriters Expo’s Broomfield 2026 Registration is ONE WEEK AWAY! We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10. https://www.durangosong.com
Performance High offers lots of classes and activities! Https://performancehigh.net
Join the West Colfax Orchestra starting 10/11 or Jazz Band starting 9/27
Sign up here: https://westcolfaxmusic.com/
CALENDAR
Summer Concerts – Almost over:
Arvada Center concerts: Tickets: call 720-898-7200 or at https://www.ArvadaCenter.org
Levitt Pavillion: https://www.levittdenver.org
Sofar Sounds House Concerts: https://www.sofarsounds.com
Swallow Hill Music: Saturdays at Four Mile Historic Park – https://www.swallowhillmusic.org
October 2026
Oct. 8th thru 25th : “Always… Patsy Cline” at Lone Tree Arts Center, Tickets at the link below:
https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/whats-on/always-patsy-cline#book
https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org | 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Th, 1st – Doors: 5:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. Show – Levitt’s Free Concert Season Presented by Kaiser Permanente | Rez Metal with Soulfly, Incite, Nailbomb, Clay & Fire, and Hell Throne at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Featured Food Trucks: Brutal Poodle | Free or upgrade tickets at: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/rez-metal-2026-09-25-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-7c6947
Fr, 2nd – Doors: 5:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. Show – Levitt’s Free Concert Season by Momento Presents | BOLO at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Momento Presents is hosting a FREE concert to celebrate and encourage voter registration in this important season. Concertgoers will have the opportunity to register and update their registration on-site before entering the concert. | Note: This is a free concert and all are welcome. If you are not eligible to vote, no worries! Just check in with our partners at the concert entrance and we’ll get you sorted with other civic engagement info. As this event is non-partisan in nature, the display, distribution, or use of any official campaign materials, campaign signage, or active promotion of any political causes or candidates is strictly prohibited on the premises. While voter registration is encouraged for all eligible voters, voter registration is not required for entry. | Free or upgrade tickets at:
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/bolo-the-dj-2026-10-02-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-fde919
Fr, 2nd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Rock Machine and Bone Circus | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-rock-machine-angellic-rage-bone-circus-cheers-tickets-1996376873971 | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/ | https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Fr, 2nd – Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m. – Cass Clayton Band at the Little Bear Live, Evergreen, CO | This show is always so much fun, and we have some new music in store for you. See ya at our favorite iconic AND historic music venue!! https://www.littlebearlive.com/
https://cassclayton.com/
Sa, 3rd – 11:00 a.m. ‘Til ? 5th annual Lafayette Music Fest! Meet your nine festival stages at the 2026 Lafayette Music Fest, neighborhood in Lafayette, Colorado! All located in SoSoBoRo (south of South Boulder Road) | Look for COMBO member Laurie & Lorrie and the COMBO info booth there! Stop by and say “Hey!” | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cn9TPccw4/
Sa, 3rd – 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Lafayette Music Festival! See above
Sa, 3rd – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Bob Story (Martian Acres) at Junkyard Social, 2525 Frontier Avenue in Boulder, CO
Sa, 3rd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Bone Circus and Rhoar | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-night-bone-circus-angellic-rage-rhoar-cheers-tickets-1996377385501? | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed above. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/
Mo & We, 5th & 7th – Rush 50th Anniversary – The legendary Canadian rock band, Rush, is embarking on one last career-spanning reunion, celebrating 50 years as a group.
Tu, 6th – 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. – Denver Folklore Center founder Harry Tuft, going strong at 90, will speak & play at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202 | Tickets $10; cash bar | Attendance is limited to 50 fans! Click here to register: https://cmhof.org/events/front-row-center-harry-tuft
Tu, 6th – Cancelled for October only; building under construction – Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St Suite V3A, Boulder, CO
We, 7th – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at the Boulder Farmers Market | https://www.tloopartist.com
Th, 8th – Doja Cat at Ball Arena – The Queen of Pop-Rap is heading back to the Mile High City.
Th, 8th – 1:00 p.m. – Opening of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Fr, 9th – 9:00 a.m. – Full sessions of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 9:00 a.m. – Last day of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D w/Jeff Fournier on bass at the Jazz & Roots Celebration at Savoy Denver | SOLD OUT!
Sa, 10th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena at City Star Brewing, Berthoud, CO https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Tu, 13th – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Musical Hike at Chautauqua: Venture back more than 120 years on this two-mile hike with naturalist Suzanne Michot & musician Laurie D. There will be stops along the way to learn the history of Chautauqua & discover the flora, wildlife & geology that surround & inspire us along the trail. Laurie will provide accompaniment with fun, nature-themed songs. Sing along, or just enjoy the music & the beautiful open space we have in our backyard! Miles: a bit less than 2. Elevation gain: about 300 feet. (Mileage & elevation will depend on the group.) Meet in front of the Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Rd. in Boulder. Suggested donation $20-$30, cash or Venmo
Th, 15th – 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. – Laurie D at Dazzle Jazz El Chapultepec, 1080 14th Street, Denver, CO (across from the Convention Center) Kent Burnside at 8:30 p.m.!
Sa, 17th – 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO | Come on out for Laurie & Lorrie’s last gig of the summer/autumn! Originals and fun covers at Colorado’s best market in beautiful Boulder’s central park! Something for every age from kids to seniors!
Mo, 19th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Public Meeting with Guest Speaker “Road – and Music Business – Experienced” Steve Son via Zoom!
Th, 22nd – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Comfy Couch Performance Circle, Longmont Public Media, 457 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO | The CCPC is a monthly live acoustic music and storytelling series hosted by Robby Layton at Longmont Public Media in Longmont, CO | 3 Acts | Free admission for the live studio audience; donations are appreciated to support the program | BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) for in-studio attendees. The event is also broadcast live and available on-demand via Longmont Public Media channels.
We, 28th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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Femme Musicians Meetup & Jam is a monthly get-together on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Dog House Music Studios. The Jam is for female and femme musicians looking to hang out and play music together in a safe and comfortable space. All ages, all experience levels, and all music genres are welcome! Bring your instrument or use one of our’s – we’ll have guitars, bass guitars, amps, a piano, drum kit, and vocal mics set up and ready. Hosted by Rock for the People at DHMS, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026. | RSVP for free to:
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/event-details/femme-musicians-meetup-jam-2026-09-01-18-30
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Roots Music Project: First Tuesdays of the month: Cancelled for October | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sober Open Mic, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | FREE! Keep in mind the entrance for the open mic is in the east room so enter through the door to the right of the main entrance.
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Songwriters at the Speakeasy (Roxy on Broadway), 554 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
This series takes place at 7:00 p.m. on the second & third Tuesday of each month in the listening room basement at Roxy on Broadway. Shows feature top songwriters – from upstarts to pros – performing solo. Hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones
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Acoustic Open Mic Night – 4th Tuesday of the month at the Doghouse Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Rock for the People | RSVP at
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/events
Open Jam Night at Mega Music in Sterling is the perfect place for musicians of all ages & levels to get together, hang out, play & learn. Always a good time. Even if you’re not a musician, come hang out & watch. Call 970-521-9020 to sign up. Host: Todd Allen
Recurring Events:
The Windsor Ladies of Country Music “Good Time Hour Club,” every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Gardens
