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Denver’s iconic Mercury Cafe closing its doors after 50 years // El Chapultepec® Clarifies Future Plans: Preserve memories and . . .

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Denver’s iconic Mercury Cafe closing its doors after 50 years // El Chapultepec® Clarifies Future Plans: Preserve memories and . . .

March 14, 2025| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Mercury Cafe | Story by Antonio Velez, KUSA-TV Denver || After 50 years of business, the Mercury Cafe... Read More → Denver’s iconic Mercury Cafe closing its doors after 50 years // El Chapultepec® Clarifies Future Plans: Preserve memories and . . .

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Two of Colfax’s Beloved Bars Are in Peril Due to Street Construction – They Need OUR Help!

March 6, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By Jason Heller (former Wax Traxxer), Westword | Our thanks to Wax Trax for alerting us to this story! |... Read More → Two of Colfax’s Beloved Bars Are in Peril Due to Street Construction – They Need OUR Help!

Altice USA Ordered to Disclose Subscriber Names, Addresses, and More in Warner Music Copyright Battle

February 20, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By Dylan Smith , Digital Music News | A federal court has ordered Altice USA to turn over the identities of... Read More → Altice USA Ordered to Disclose Subscriber Names, Addresses, and More in Warner Music Copyright Battle

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Radio Stations May Soon Have to Pay Artists for Playing Their Music

February 20, 2025| Music-Related Business|

For years artists have benefited from the exposure provided by AM and FM stations playing their music. The... Read More → Radio Stations May Soon Have to Pay Artists for Playing Their Music

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Pay to get Playlisted? The Accusations Against Spotify’s Discovery Mode

February 20, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By Liz Pelly, The Guardian | In November 2020, Spotify published an opaque headline on its company blog:... Read More → Pay to get Playlisted? The Accusations Against Spotify’s Discovery Mode

Car Crashes Into Meadowlark Bar Day After Larimer Street Reopens to Vehicle Traffic

February 6, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By Hannah Metzger, Westword | When Larimer Street businesses said they wanted more customer traffic, this... Read More → Car Crashes Into Meadowlark Bar Day After Larimer Street Reopens to Vehicle Traffic

Warren Buffett Snaps Up 35 Percent Stake in Once Huge Music Company Sirius XM He Bets is Making a Comeback

February 6, 2025| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Warren Buffett at 94 | By Daniel Jones, Consumer Editor For Dailymail.Com | Warren Buffett has upped... Read More → Warren Buffett Snaps Up 35 Percent Stake in Once Huge Music Company Sirius XM He Bets is Making a Comeback

Marshall (Amps) Has Been Acquired by China’s HongShan in $1 Billion+ Deal

February 6, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By Kalu10551, Ultimate Guitar Writer | “Together with HSG and our team, we can further build on our... Read More → Marshall (Amps) Has Been Acquired by China’s HongShan in $1 Billion+ Deal

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COMBO’s Town Hall with Musicians Tip Jar was Full of Ways to Manage Your Band’s Budget (or your own!)

January 30, 2025| Music-Related Business|

Musicians Tip Jar founders Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin spoke at COMBO’s “Town Hall” meeting on... Read More → COMBO’s Town Hall with Musicians Tip Jar was Full of Ways to Manage Your Band’s Budget (or your own!)

Member Saam Golgoon, World Music Development, Starts New Venture!

January 30, 2025| Music-Related Business|

From Saam Golgoon: It’s time to let the cat out of the bag. Many of my family and friends have been... Read More → Member Saam Golgoon, World Music Development, Starts New Venture!

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Is China’s AI Tool DeepSeek as Good as it Seems?

January 30, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By Zoe Kleinman, BBC | DeepSeek, a Chinese AI-chatbot app which launched last week, has sparked chaos in the... Read More → Is China’s AI Tool DeepSeek as Good as it Seems?

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Music Industry May Never Fully Recover From the Wildfires in Los Angeles

January 23, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By Andrew Jed, Audio Phix | The greater Los Angeles area is struggling with what may become one of the most... Read More → Music Industry May Never Fully Recover From the Wildfires in Los Angeles

Elevation Music Festival Cancellation Plus Other Colorado Music Fests

January 9, 2025| Music-Related Business|

With a heavy heart, we must announce the cancellation of the 2025 Elevation Music Festival. After much... Read More → Elevation Music Festival Cancellation Plus Other Colorado Music Fests

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Denver Stockyard Saloon, Cornerstone of National Western Complex, Closing Its Doors

January 9, 2025| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Rudy Grant | By Katie Langford, Denver Post | COMBO Editor’s Note: COMBO members Rudy Grant... Read More → Denver Stockyard Saloon, Cornerstone of National Western Complex, Closing Its Doors

Colorado’s 2025 Concert Season Will Bring Massive Tours, Big Names in Smaller Cities and, Yes, Higher Ticket Prices

January 9, 2025| Music-Related Business|

By John Wenzel, Denver Post | There’s plenty in store for the Front Range concert scene in 2025, from a... Read More → Colorado’s 2025 Concert Season Will Bring Massive Tours, Big Names in Smaller Cities and, Yes, Higher Ticket Prices

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