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James Burton turns 87 // The Very Beautiful Umm Kulthum, the Voice of Egypt // Stewart Copeland Turns His Studio Into an Animal Orchestra

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James Burton turns 87 // The Very Beautiful Umm Kulthum, the Voice of Egypt // Stewart Copeland Turns His Studio Into an Animal Orchestra

August 27, 2026| Music Notes|

Photo: Umm Kulthum | James Burton, the ‘Master of the Telecaster,’ turns 87 | By Lauren Anderson,... Read More → James Burton turns 87 // The Very Beautiful Umm Kulthum, the Voice of Egypt // Stewart Copeland Turns His Studio Into an Animal Orchestra

Professor Chris Daniels Reports on School Days

August 20, 2026| Music Notes|

CU Denver starts this week. I am so blessed to teach there. This is my 22nd year as an Assistant Professor... Read More → Professor Chris Daniels Reports on School Days

Famous Dave’s Has Meeting Spaces Available – Free! Bring in YOUR Crowd!

August 13, 2026| Music Notes|

Colorado Musicians –> Michael Mares: Attention musicians and creatives: Anybody need a small venue to host... Read More → Famous Dave’s Has Meeting Spaces Available – Free! Bring in YOUR Crowd!

Cuba is in Deep Doo-Doo; Help Your Fellow Musicians Out

August 6, 2026| Music Notes|

From Musical Getaways/Havana Music Tours – Chaz Chambers: Dear friends: Cuba is facing one of the most... Read More → Cuba is in Deep Doo-Doo; Help Your Fellow Musicians Out

Bandcamp Friday Next Week, August 7th – Full Royalties for Member Musicians

July 30, 2026| Music Notes|

Bandcamp Friday Next Friday, August 7th – Full Royalties for Musicians Like Lisa Selle, Mad Dog... Read More → Bandcamp Friday Next Week, August 7th – Full Royalties for Member Musicians

Dion DiMucci, Last Headliner of Fatal 1959 Rock Tour, Celebrates 87th Birthday

July 23, 2026| Music Notes|

Photo: Dion DiMucci | By Andrea Reiher, Parade || One of the most famous decisions in rock history happened... Read More → Dion DiMucci, Last Headliner of Fatal 1959 Rock Tour, Celebrates 87th Birthday

Huey Lewis says, ‘Music is not part of my life anymore’

July 16, 2026| Music Notes|

By Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle | Huey Lewis revealed that his hearing loss has changed his life so... Read More → Huey Lewis says, ‘Music is not part of my life anymore’

The “Sunday Morning” Essential American Songbook: Defining America through its music

July 2, 2026| Music Notes|

By Tracey Smith, CBS Sunday Morning | “When we try to think about what does it mean to be American,... Read More → The “Sunday Morning” Essential American Songbook: Defining America through its music

American Classic Piano Says: Many new happenings in 2026!

June 25, 2026| Music Notes|

Our biggest news is that we have moved to a new location. Warren has more room to work his piano magic!... Read More → American Classic Piano Says: Many new happenings in 2026!

Musical Getaways Offers Sounds of the South Tour – April 1st thru 11th, 2027

June 18, 2026| Music Notes|

Dear Traveler Friends! We’ve set the dates for the next Sounds of the South tour: April 1st-11th, 2027.... Read More → Musical Getaways Offers Sounds of the South Tour – April 1st thru 11th, 2027

Stephen Colbert’s Peanuts Joke Comes With One Unexpected Twist

May 28, 2026| Music Notes|

By Lee Vowell, AudioPhix | “Bruce Springsteen had been a musical guest on Colbert’s show the night... Read More → Stephen Colbert’s Peanuts Joke Comes With One Unexpected Twist

The Insane Number of Songs Disney Tested for the Muppets’ Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster

May 28, 2026| Music Notes|

By Rachel Rosenfeld, CinemaBlend | There are many updated or new attractions coming to Walt Disney World. One... Read More → The Insane Number of Songs Disney Tested for the Muppets’ Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster

Honoring the Music That Made Us

May 21, 2026| Music Notes|

By Barack Obama, Rolling Stone | Again and again, even through our darkest chapters, the power of song has... Read More → Honoring the Music That Made Us

COMBO Member Thomas Rinnert Selling PA Equipment; Also Looking for Soundperson

May 14, 2026| Music Notes|

I’m attaching a photo of an old Mackie PA system. When I was young we used to haul this around to our... Read More → COMBO Member Thomas Rinnert Selling PA Equipment; Also Looking for Soundperson

J. Michael Dolan Asks, “Where’s the OFF switch?”

April 30, 2026| Music Notes|

Most people have a 9-to-5. They go to work, battle the dragon, come home… and then fuhgeddaboudit.... Read More → J. Michael Dolan Asks, “Where’s the OFF switch?”

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