Hip-Hop celebrates 50 years of awesome music, style and culture during the month of August. CBS Mornings has been running articles all months long on how, where, why and when hip-hop started and the influencers who carry the heritage on.
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We’ve also got a couple of short reports on the Steel Guitar Show and on the Celebration of Life for Jimmy Ayers. Events like these shape our musical lives and our futures by making an impact on our daily lives.
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The Open Mic at the North Dry Dock set for this Sunday, August 27th has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Plan on participating on Sunday, September 24th instead!
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Reminder: Diane Robinson has set up a GoFundMe to help our dear friend Danny Masters with funeral expenses for his youngest son, Jack Galloway. Go to the following site to donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jack-galloway-danny-masters-beloved-son?
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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 summer night concerts left and 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
Sunset Cinema | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex
Music on the Mesa – Colorado Springs | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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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AUGUST 2023
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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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Thru Sept. 4th – Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon at Gates Planetarium at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver | More info at http://www.dmns.org
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Fr, 25th – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Art Battle, Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St., C-101, Edwards, CO 81632 | A fun and fabulous event where artists compete for best art work!
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Fr, 25th -CANCELLED – T-Loop’s Open Mic at North Dry Dock
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Sa, 26th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Flights Wine Café, 7714 Grandview Ave, Arvada, CO | Join us at Flights Wine in their beautiful backyard for great wine, tapas and music.
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Su, 27th – Open Mic at the North Dry Dock – CANCELLED
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Su, 27th – Afternoon – Colorado Blues Society’s First Round IBC – Nissi’s, Lafayette, CO
Details: https://www.coblues.org/2023-cbs-blues-challenge-the-road-to-memphis
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Su, 27th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – The Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Festival at Dougie G’s Lounge, 10217 Quivas Street, Thornton! We’ll find out who is being inducted into the Hall of Fame! $10.00 Cover
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Tu, 29th – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. – $50 Friend at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th Street, Denver, | Phone: (303) 993-8023 | Get the funk out!
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SEPTEMBER 2023
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Fr-Su, 1st – 3rd – Four Corners Folk Festival, Pagosa Springs, CO | Get your tickets here:
https://www.ksutpresents.org/fcfftickets
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Sa, 2nd – 8:00 p.m. – Zeena Parkins (harp) & Scott Amendola (drummer/signal treater) at The Tank, 233 County Road 46, Rangely, Colorado | http://www.tanksounds.org | Tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zeena-parkins-and-scott-amendola-rangely-septemberfest-tickets-576433416867
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Su, 3rd – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the historic Gold Hill Inn
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Th, 7th – 5:30 p.m. – Laurie D. – Fundraiser at Rio Agave Room, Fort Collins, with Wendy Woo
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Fr, 8th – 10:00 a.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Dillon Farmer’s Market
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Sa, 9th – Rachel Alena Quartet at Arvada Tavern | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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Su, 10th – Time TBA – $50 Friend at Herb’s Hideout, 2057 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 | Phone: (303) 299-9555 | http://www.herbsbar.com
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Th, 14th – 7:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Roots Music Project with Antonio Lopez
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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
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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
Mo, 24th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Monthly Zoom Event – Guest speakers to be announced
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November 2023
Fr, 3rd – Rachel Alena Quartet at Oskar Blues, Longmont | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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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
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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:
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● COMBO and Dry Dock Brewing North Presents Its Next Open Mic September 25th
● Mile High Blues Society Announces Its 2024 Road to Memphis Events – Deadline Sept. 10th
● COMBO Member Kathaleen Todd Looking for a Choir to Record Her Song for Competition
● 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
● Entries Being Accepted for the Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic