I actually shed tears over this one. Jimmy Buffett’s music made me feel so good, so happy, and so “rebellious” – as in “I’m going to take the day off work because I need a mental health break! And I’m not going to apologize for it.” Rest in paradise, Jimmy – your turn for a true vacation in Margaritaville. Guess God needed a drinking buddy… (BTW, one of the “funnest” places I ever visited on vacation was Margaritaville in Grand Turks & Caicos. YOU should go sometime!)
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Congratulations to the Top Scoring Songwriters in COMBO’s Contest! Read the article to see who made our compilation CD. Next week we’ll announce who won the entry into the Durango Songwriters Expo being held September 28, 29 & 30 in Broomfield!
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The next Open Mic at the North Dry Dock set has been set for Sunday, September 24th! 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Broncos game in the morning at 11:00).
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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 a few nights of summer concerts left! Many of them are free or low cost. Check them out at the following sites for more complete and update schedules and to buy tickets:
All Summer:
Red Rocks | http://www.redrocksonline.com
Levitt Pavilion | http://www.levittdenver.com
Film on the Rocks | http://www.denverfilm.org
Denver Arts | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex (ends 9/16)
Sunset Cinema | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex (ends 9/16)
Colorado Music Festival, Boulder | http://www.coloradomusicfestival.org
Limited Dates:
Record Store Day | https://recordstoreday.com/
Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar Art Exhibit | Thru Sept. 17th
http://www.nationalguitarmuseum.com
Sept. 15th, 2023 – Telluride Blues Fest | http://www.tellurideblues.com
Sept. 30th, 2023 – Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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SEPTEMBER 2023
Thru Sept. 17th – Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar Art Exhibit
Loveland Museum of Arts and Culture, 503 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537
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Th, 7th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D. – Fundraiser at Rio Agave Room, 149 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, with Wendy Woo, Julia Kirkwood, Girl Crush | Learn more at
https://www.livingherlegacy.org | This will raise money for Her Legacy of Fort Collins.
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Fr, 8th – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Dillon Farmer’s Market, 120 Buffalo St, Dillon, CO 80435
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Sa, 9th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – JJ Fraser at the Canyon Tavern, 32138 Coalcreek Canyon Road, Golden, CO 80403 | I’ll provide bunches of your favorite tunes while you have a nice dinner!
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Sa, 9th – 7:30 p.m. – Rachel Alena Quartet at Arvada Tavern | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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Sa, 9th – 9:00 til midnight – Wendy Clark Band at Gennaro’s, 2598 South Broadway, Denver
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Su, 10th – 7:00 p.m. – $50 Friend at Herb’s Hideout, 2057 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 | Phone: (303) 299-9555 | http://www.herbsbar.com
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Mo, 11th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avene, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Th, 14th – 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie Duo (Laurie Dameron & Lorrie Baum) with Antonio Lopez Duo (Antonio Lopez & Jonathan Sadler) at Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder, CO 80301(just east of 47th St. on Old Pearl Boulder)
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Fr, 15th – 8:00 p.m. – Rebecca Folsom at Swallow Hill, 71 East Yale Avenue, Denver, CO. General Admission tickets are priced at $28 in advance and $33 on the day of the show.
For more info and tickets: https://swallowhillmusic.org/event/an-evening-with-rebecca-folsom/ or at https://www.facebook.com/events/252485887522488 | https://www.rebeccafolsom.com/
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We, 20th – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Cowgirl BBQ, Santa Fe, NM
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Th, 21st – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Sky Train, Santa Fe, NM
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Mo, 25th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Next Monthly Event! Put on your calendars now! Guest speakers Brian Coates of Music Go Round, Aurora, and Mark McElwain of Soundtown, Westminster!
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Th-Sa, 28th thru 30th – In Broomfield! Durango Songwriter Expo at the Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort
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Sa, 30th – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at El Rancho, 29260 US-40, Evergreen, CO
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Sa, 30th – Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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Sa, 30th – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks presents “Mountains Majesty” at the Broomfield Auditorium | https://www.rockymountainbrassworks.org/tickets – $10
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October 2023
We, 4th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at John Nelson’s office, 1626 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5619 (This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park). Office phone is 719-632-3384.
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Mo, 9th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avene, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Monthly Zoom Event – Guest speakers to be announced
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November 2023
We, 1st – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at John Nelson’s office, 1626 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5619 (This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park). Office phone is 719-632-3384.
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Fr, 3rd – Rachel Alena Quartet at Oskar Blues, Longmont | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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Mo, 13th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avene, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Sa, 18th -6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Winners Showcase at Odde’s, 9975 Wadsworth, Westminster, CO – more details under “Kudos”
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December 2023
Sa, 9th – 6:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner – Details TBA
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Fr, 15th – Rachel Alena Quartet at Oskar Blues, Longmont | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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TALENT NEEDED:
● COMBO and Dry Dock Brewing North Presents Its Next Open Mic Sunday, September 24th
● Mile High Blues Society – 2024 Road to Memphis Events – Entry Deadline Sept. 10th
● Local Songwriter/COMBO Member Kathaleen Todd Looking for a Choir to Record Her Song
● Registration is Open for the Durango Songwriter Expo – Sept. 28 – 30th –
http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com
● Howard Rosen Talent Contest Looking for Radio-Ready Songs – Ends October 31, 2023
Announcements and Calendar for This Week – LOOK ME OVER!
