Reminder: One of the benefits of dues-paying members is that we will help promote your shows by at least listing them on our calendar of events or, if you’re playing something special such as a benefit or a “national-type” event, or at an exciting new venue, we’ll run an article with a photo. We received a notice of a very special event from one of you but it wouldn’t be fair to our dues-paying members if we promoted your show when you haven’t re-upped your membership dues! Kind of blunt but COMBO runs on those dues! None of our board people or volunteers gets paid so that money is used wisely to help all musicians with their ‘business’ of music! Don’t miss out on the great promo for around $2.50 per month!
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This may sound ‘stupid’ but a couple of newsletter recipients have let us know that they have NOT received the COMBO newsletter for several months. If you or someone you know is not receiving it, please send a note to info@coloradomusic.org. The newsletter also goes directly to Facebook and X (f/k/a Twitter) and you may read this notice through those social media sites.
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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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From http://www.Biography.com : Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special Is Getting the Documentary Treatment in Reinventing Elvis: The ‘68 Comeback, which is now streaming on Paramount+. | https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-pulled-elvis-presley-career-165400623.html
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and support people 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 – Ending just around the corner!
We have lots of summer night concerts going on 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
Denver Arts | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex
Sunset Cinema | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex
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
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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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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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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Fi, 1st – All day! Bandcamp | On the first Friday of the month, we’ve waived our revenue share to help support artists on Bandcamp. Since then, more than a million fans have paid artists and labels over $100 million USD (If you’re one of them, thank you). (Laurie Dameron is one!)
https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-fridays-update
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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, Gold Hill, CO (in the mountains above Boulder)
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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 – 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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Su, 24th – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – T-Loop’s Open Mic at North Dry Dock, 2801 Tower Road, Aurora
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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 24th
● Mile High Blues Society Announces Its 2024 Road to Memphis Events – Deadline Sept. 10th
● Local Songwriter/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
● Colorado Blues Society’s IBC Competition – Entries end August 18th
● Entries Being Accepted for the Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic – ENDS AUGUST 31st!