Scary! AI (Artificial Intelligence) is getting out of hand. . . as many thought it would. A fan has been creating “photos” of Elvis in different settings. Many are fabulous BUT THEY ARE FAKE! One I saw was of Elvis sitting on the street in the rain. And then there’s the matter of AI “photos” of Taylor Swift. See the article below on how dangerous AI can be.
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Board Member Clark Hagan sent a photo of a restaurant receipt showing a line for “Tip the Band.” Great idea! But, wouldn’t you know? KDVR – Fox Denver presented an article the very same day about a proposal to tax Venmo and Cash app accounts. Read the article below.
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Want to Get Your Music on FM Radio? We are seeking music in a variety of genres. So if you have new music, we want to hear it! Every Sunday we will feature podcasts from local producers on Denver Open Media Radio 92.9FM and 89.3HD3. Contact the Radio Operations Director at calvin@open.media for more information. Have your MP3s ready!
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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
Movie on Bob Marley: One Love coming out Feb. 14th – Movie Night With Barb? Date TBA!
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Th, 1st – 7:30 p.m. – Celebrity Sidekick 2024 Casting Party at the Dickens Opera House, 300 Main Street, Longmont, CO | https://www.celebritysidekick.tv/events/casting-sign-up
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Fr, 2nd – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Snowy Peaks Winery Estes Park, CO
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Sa, 3rd – 8:00 p.m. registration – Celebrity Sidekick 2024 Casting Party at the Embassy Tavern, 3463 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205 | https://www.celebritysidekick.tv/events/casting-sign-up
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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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Tu, 6th – 8:00 p.m. registration, 9:00 p.m. start – Noonan’s, 13521 East Iliff Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014 | Phone: 720-246-0309 | https://www.celebritysidekick.tv/events/casting-sign-up
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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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Th, 8th – Th, 1st – 7:30 p.m. – Celebrity Sidekick 2024 Casting Party at the Dickens Opera House, 300 Main Street, Longmont, CO | https://www.celebritysidekick.tv/events/casting-sign-up
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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: put the date on your calendar!
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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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Su, 10th – 4:00 p.m. – Academy Awards Watch Party, Sie Film Center, East Colfax, Denver
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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 but calendar the date!
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April 2024
Mo, 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Meeting Event – Details TBA but calendar the date!
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May 2024
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Th, 16th – 6:00 Doors, 7:00 show – Lynn Patrick with violinist Sandra Wong and bassist Chris Engleman at Etown Hall, 1535 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302 | Tickets $23-$38
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lynn-patrick-tickets-775879024047 | http://www.lynnpatrick.com
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Fr-Su, 17th – 19th – (various times) Tico Time Bluegrass Fest at the Tico Time RV River Resort
Complete info at: https://www.ticotimebluegrass.com
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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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Tiny Desk Contest Returns for Its 10th Year! Deadline February 21st at 11:59 p.m.
https://tinydeskcontest.npr.org/2024/rules
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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!
