Need ideas for promotion for your band? Too bad you missed out on Gil Asakawa’s talk at the COMBO meeting last Monday night. Mr. Asakawa passed along some terrific ideas he learned while writing for The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain New, Westword, and other forms of media which he now teaches a class in at the University of Colorado at Denver. We thank Mr. Asakawa for taking his time to inform our attendees in this very important subject! And “thanks” to Board Members Jamie Krutz for moderating and Todd Caron for catching the chats.
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TONIGHT: COMBO member Teresa Suydam’s EP Release Unsung Hero at Arvada Community Room, 6:00 p.m. See the calendar or full article below for more details!
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Also happening this weekend: The Inaugural San Juan Songwriters Festival Lineup! September 24-27, 2026. https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets If you happen to be in the Durango area, check it out!
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Want to be on the “Guest List” of a touring band? Have we got a DEAL for you! Sons of Legion has offered to put a few Denverites (or anyone who wants to come) on the Sons of Legion Guest List for their show at the Mission Ballroom on Wednesday, September 30th where the accompanying act is Kenny Sharp – Brown Liquor Music. Here’s the deal: Send an email to info@coloradomusic.org and we’ll send your name to Adam and he’ll put you on THE list! Please – only two tickets per person (have your friends e-mail us, too). We already have some names on the list so be sure to get yours in soon. Offer ends September 28th! https://sonsoflegion.com
https://www.missionballroom.com
https://www.brownliquormusic.com (Kenny Sharp)
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COMBO member Mike Villia, owner of Tranquility Salon, donated an Epiphone guitar, amps, and other accessories to COMBO. Todd Caron refurbished the guitar and made it look and sound fabulous. We, in turn, donated it to Youth on Record at their Block Party this past Saturday. Dr. Caleb Jose Tardio, director of Youth on Record, said their band members would get so much use of this guitar, and to use in their recording studio. We want to thank both Mike so much for his generous donation and Todd for refurbishing the guitar which is a beauty and sounds really good and will go to help so many young people that participate in the Youth on Record programs.
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Congratulations to 16 year old metal guitarist and singer Nene Royal on winning America’s Got Talent. That kid is super talented! AND happy 86th birthday to Frankie Avalon!
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Also congratulations to COMBO member Steve Glotzer on his recent wedding!
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New Prince album out now! Called “Timeless.” Culled from some of his vault recordings. Order yours at https://vinyl.sonymusic.com
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COMBO member Michelle Castillo writes: “I had such an amazing time this morning [9/19/26, Telluride Blues Fest], performing along side 4 other incredible musicians! Early morning blues! I did not make the final cut but, WOW, what a great experience this has been! So much love down here in Telluride!” [We’re disappointed that Michelle did not win but, hey! She at least got to compete. What an honor that is! ~ Barb]
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COMBO Member Jenn Cleary leaves soon to serve on Faculty of Song Camp Europe being held in Italy! Have a great time, Jenn, and make lots of new friends while you’re there!
Https://www.SongCampEurope.com | Https://www.jenncleary.com
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We’re checking this out but it looks very promising: https://itnsradio.com/ If you check it out, too, let us know your findings.
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Last days to sign up for the Durango Songwriters Expo and to reserve your room. The DSE is being held in Broomfield, October 8th thru 10th, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort. More info at https://www.durangosong.com
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COMBO Board Member T-Loop asks that you send him your songs if you want them on our Spotify Playlist. Please email him at tlooplooperlive@gmail.com for more info or to send your song, or at the Spotify Artist music link. We have some great and talented artists! TLoop has sent the following URLs for you to check out! These tracks include winners of our Contests!
COMBO’s Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5doJjsfZYcObpIecdpWVZw?si=hRKGVxrbRemypuvuHxIFwQ&pi=kmF6oE5XQ8ORt
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COMBO’s Best Tracks Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qbXlJ1CmHeSwCuiXZy2cu?si=4I14EWqSQ_aG3ky3Qfr8UA&pi=W7w_UomfQua4_
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Concert tour notes: Macklemore announces “Free Palistine” tour; The AC/DC show for Sept. 16th at Rogers Stadium in Toronto was canceled due to damage the venue sustained following a severe weather event; The Temptations announce farewell tour stops in Colorado – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocal group will perform Tuesday, Jan. 12th at Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs and Wednesday, Jan. 13th at Paramount Theatre in Denver; Kenny Chesney announces 2027 stadium tour with Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James at Empower Field on Saturday, July 17th.
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To join COMBO, go to our website at https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button. If you’d prefer to not use a credit card, you may send a check for the proper amount to COMBO, PO Box 18186, Denver CO 80218 instead. (Actually this helps us out even more as we don’t have to pay fees to Paypal!)
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. We do our best to educate and offer an exchange of information, guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could affect musicians – all musicians, all genres – everywhere.
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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Please “Like” us on Facebook! Helps our “standing” in the web world!
http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
TALENT NEEDED:
Sandra Holman Watts’ Looking for Entertainment for 2027 Parker Days
https://www.liveatjacks.com/parker-days-artist-submissions
Durango Songwriters Expo’s Broomfield 2026 Registration is Open. Sign up by September 15th to be eligible for the drawings for 3 free entries into future Durango events! We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10. https://www.durangosong.com
Performance High offers lots of classes and activities! Https://performancehigh.net
Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 28th at 11:59 p.m. for Paid Workshop for Musicians Oct. 11th: Build Social Change Through Music – Apply Here via Google Forms:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1byS0onQfdvFFLfd-40FJ3CduWmlVWKkj/view
Join the West Colfax Orchestra starting 10/11 or Jazz Band starting 9/27
Sign up here: https://westcolfaxmusic.com/
CALENDAR
Summer Concerts – ending soon:
Levitt Pavillion: https://www.levittdenver.org
Sofar Sounds House Concerts: https://www.sofarsounds.com
Swallow Hill Music: Saturdays at Four Mile Historic Park – https://www.swallowhillmusic.org
September 2026
Denver Oktoberfest (Sept. 25–27, 2026) – From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something for everyone, split over two weekends.
Th-Sa, 24th – 27th – Various times. San Juan Songwriters Festival, Durango, CO | More info at
https://www.sanjuansongwritersfestival.com/tickets (NOT ‘the’ Durango Songwriters Expo)
Th, 24th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO Member Teresa Suydam’s EP Release Unsung Hero at Arvada Community Room, 7601 Grandview Ave, Arvada, CO 80002 | RSVP here (w/details): https://partiful.com/e/g0d9FzqBfJzj8ABfI8NO?c=nCGQfHEw
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/teresasuydam/unsung-hero
Sa, 26th – Noon to 6:30 p.m. – Rock’n on the Mesa is the final concert of the season. It features Steely Dead, Zeppelin Alive, and Grizzly Gopher at Gold Hill Mesa, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs 80805 | Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. https://www.goldhillmesa.com/
Sa, 26th – 3:00 p.m. – Grey Rails at Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill, 4601 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439-7349
Sa & Su, 26th & 27th – 10:00 a.m. – Rocky Mountain Record Show at The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Boulevard, Denver (near 35th) | 720-710-0992 | A NPU venue | Bringing together vinyl and other recorded media to music collectors! https://theticketing.co/e/rmrsfall2026?
Sa, 26th – 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks Opening Concert “Horizons” at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO | Get Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rocky-mountain-brassworks-presents-horizons
Sa, 26th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Join Innervision for their Jazz & R&B in the Dark benefit at Spangalang Brewery, 2736 Welton St., Denver, CO 80205 | Advance tickets are $20 General Admission. Tickets will cost $5 more at the door, so please purchase yours early.
Venmo: innervisionjj | Cash App: $innervisionJ | See below article for more information.
Sa, 26th – 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. – Wendy Clark & Chris at the Roxy on Broadway, 554 S. Broadway
Tu, 29th – 3:45 p.m. doors; 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Celebration of Life for our dear friend Timm Duffy. Come share your favorite “Timm story” – there’ll be plenty! At the Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder 80304. Park in the lot on Canyon Blvd.
We, 30th – 2:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Eagle Public Library, Eagle, CO
We, 30th – 5:30 p.m. – Laurie D at the Avon Public Library, Avon, CO
October 2026
Th, 1st – Doors: 5:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. Show – Levitt’s Free Concert Season Presented by Kaiser Permanente | Rez Metal with Soulfly, Incite, Nailbomb, Clay & Fire, and Hell Throne at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Featured Food Trucks: Brutal Poodle | Free or upgrade tickets at: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/rez-metal-2026-09-25-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-7c6947
Fr, 2nd – Doors: 5:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. Show – Levitt’s Free Concert Season by Momento Presents | BOLO at Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO | This event is All Ages | Rain or Shine | Momento Presents is hosting a FREE concert to celebrate and encourage voter registration in this important season. Concertgoers will have the opportunity to register and update their registration on-site before entering the concert. | Note: This is a free concert and all are welcome. If you are not eligible to vote, no worries! Just check in with our partners at the concert entrance and we’ll get you sorted with other civic engagement info. As this event is non-partisan in nature, the display, distribution, or use of any official campaign materials, campaign signage, or active promotion of any political causes or candidates is strictly prohibited on the premises. While voter registration is encouraged for all eligible voters, voter registration is not required for entry. | Free or upgrade tickets at:
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/bolo-the-dj-2026-10-02-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-fde919
Fr, 2nd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Rock Machine and Bone Circus | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-rock-machine-angellic-rage-bone-circus-cheers-tickets-1996376873971 | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/ | https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Fr, 2nd – Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m. – Fall Funk with Cass Clayton Band at the Little Bear Live, Evergreen, CO | This show is always so much fun, and we have some new music in store for you. See ya at our favorite iconic AND historic music venue!! https://www.littlebearlive.com/
https://cassclayton.com/
Sa, 3rd – 11:00 a.m. ‘Til ? 5th annual Lafayette Music Fest! Meet your nine festival stages at the 2026 Lafayette Music Fest, neighborhood in Lafayette, Colorado! All located in SoSoBoRo (south of South Boulder Road) | Look for COMBO member Laurie & Lorrie and the COMBO info booth there! Stop by and say “Hey!” | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cn9TPccw4/
Sa, 3rd – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Bob Story (Martian Acres) at Junkyard Social, 2525 Frontier Avenue in Boulder, CO
Sa, 3rd – 7:00 p.m. – Angellic Rage Reunites! At Cheers, 120th & Washington, Northglenn, CO | with Bone Circus and Rhoar | 21+ | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-night-bone-circus-angellic-rage-rhoar-cheers-tickets-1996377385501? | TICKET WARNING: Purchase tickets only through the official Eventbrite links listed above. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers will not be honored. https://www.facebook.com/angellicrage
Bangles Rock Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/374794473813/
Mo & We, 5th & 7th – Rush 50th Anniversary – The legendary Canadian rock band, Rush, is embarking on one last career-spanning reunion, celebrating 50 years as a group.
Tu, 6th – 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. – Denver Folklore Center founder Harry Tuft, going strong at 90, will speak & play at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202 | Tickets $10; cash bar | Attendance is limited to 50 fans! Click here to register: https://cmhof.org/events/front-row-center-harry-tuft
Tu, 6th – 8:30 p.m. – Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | Open to all musicians | Enter through the door to the right of the main entrance for the East room.
We, 7th – 3:30 p.m. – T-Loop at the Boulder Farmers Market | https://www.tloopartist.com
Th, 8th – Doja Cat at Ball Arena – The Queen of Pop-Rap is heading back to the Mile High City.
Th, 8th – 1:00 p.m. – Opening of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Fr, 9th – 9:00 a.m. – Full sessions of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 9:00 a.m. – Last day of the Durango Songwriters Expo, Omni Interlocken Hotel & Resort, Broomfield, CO – Register NOW: https://www.durangosong.com | Look for the COMBO Information Booth! Be sure to say “Hi” to us!
Sa, 10th – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D w/Jeff Fournier on bass at the Jazz & Roots Celebration at Savoy Denver
Sa, 10th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena at City Star Brewing, Berthoud, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 17th – 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, Boulder, CO
Mo, 19th – 7:00 p.m. – COMBO Public Meeting with Guest Speaker Steve Son via Zoom!
Th, 22nd – 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Comfy Couch, Longmont, CO
We, 28th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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First Tuesday of the Month: Femme Musicians Meetup & Jam is a monthly get-together, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Dog House Music Studios. The Jam is for female and femme musicians looking to hang out and play music together in a safe and comfortable space. All ages, all experience levels, and all music genres are welcome! Bring your instrument or use one of our’s – we’ll have guitars, bass guitars, amps, a piano, drum kit, and vocal mics set up and ready. Hosted by Rock for the People at DHMS, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026. | RSVP for free to:
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/event-details/femme-musicians-meetup-jam-2026-09-01-18-30
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First Tuesday of the Month: Roots Music Project: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sober Open Mic, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | FREE! Keep in mind the entrance for the open mic is in the east room so enter through the door to the right of the main entrance.
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Second & Third Tuesdays of the Month: Songwriters at the Speakeasy (Roxy on Broadway), 554 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209. This series takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the listening room basement at Roxy on Broadway. Shows feature top songwriters – from upstarts to pros – performing solo. Hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones
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4th Tuesday of the Mondh: Acoustic Open Mic Night at Doghouse Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Rock for the People | RSVP at
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/events
Call for scheduling: Open Jam Night at Mega Music in Sterling is the perfect place for musicians of all ages & levels to get together, hang out, play & learn. Always a good time. Even if you’re not a musician, come hang out & watch. Call 970-521-9020 to sign up. Host: Todd Allen
Recurring Events:
The Windsor Ladies of Country Music “Good Time Hour Club,” every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Gardens
