A memorial celebration of Jimmy Ayers’ life will be held this Sunday at the Buffalo Rose at 1116 Washington Street in Golden, CO, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Come by and hang with Jimmy’s friends and loved ones. All are welcome. Bring your memories of Jimmy and share the stories.
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Happy Belated Birthday wishes to long-time COMBO member Rudy Grant! Rudy held a combo dinner engagement & birthday party on Wednesday, August. 16th. We wish him many, many, more!
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We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Danny Masters Gorklo’s youngest son, Jack. Diane Robinson has set up a Go-Fund-Me to help defray funeral expenses. See article below.
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T-Loop continues to add Featured Songs to our website. Find them here or go directly to our website, http://www.coloradomusic.org to listen to them:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5doJjsfZYcObpIecdpWVZw?si=lOt73BMFR6WGIPPywQx4WA
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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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http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
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EVENTS / CALENDAR
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Sounds of Summer!
We have lots of summer night concerts going on and many of them are free or low cost. Check them out at the following websites for more complete and update schedules and to buy tickets:
All Summer:
Red Rocks | http://www.redrocks.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 – COMBO’s SONGWRITING CONTEST HAS ENDED!
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Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar Art Exhibit Thru September 17th
Loveland Museum | https://www.thelovelandmuseum.org/medieval-metal/
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Sa, 19th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Bonacquisti Winery 4640 N Pecos St Unit I, Denver, CO
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Sa, 19th – Noon to 8:00 p.m. – Global Fest at the plaza, Aurora
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Sa, 19th – This show may have been cancelled as we understand that Tequila Blues has closed. Check with Steve before you drive out. -7:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Steve Son Band at Tequila Blues, 3701 West 32nd Avenue, Denver 80211 (32nd & Meade) | Phone: (720) 675-1484 | http://www.tequila-blues.com
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Sa, 19th – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Quartet – Bittersweet Courtyard (f/k/a Tiki), 836 Main Street, Louisville, CO
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Su, 20th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Memorial Service for Jim Ayers at the Buffalo Rose, Golden, CO
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Fr, 25th – NOTE DATE/TIME CHANGE – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – T-Loop’s Open Mic at North Dry Dock, 2801 Tower Road, Aurora
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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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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 – 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 will 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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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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Mo, 25th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Next Meeting Event! Put on your calendars now!
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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 – Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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Sept 30th 6 – 9 pm – Laurie at El Rancho 29260 US-40, Evergreen, CO
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TALENT NEEDED:
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● COMBO and Dry Dock Brewing North Presents an Open Mic – Friday, August 25th
● 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