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CNN Correspondent Lisa Respers Suggests Two Things to Listen To…

October 10, 2022| Music Notes|

Photo: Jada Pinkett Smith & Willow Smith We’ve listed one here! By Lisa Respers France, CNN, You can... Read More → CNN Correspondent Lisa Respers Suggests Two Things to Listen To…

COMBO is Grateful to Mighty Fine Productions for Their Assistance

September 29, 2022| Music Notes|

We owe a BIG THANK YOU to Colin Bricker of Mighty Fine Productions (recording studios & live sound) for... Read More → COMBO is Grateful to Mighty Fine Productions for Their Assistance

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The Many Requirements of Hold Music, A Genre For No One – NPR

September 29, 2022| Music Notes|

By Sophie Haigney, NPR | Someone is late for the conference call, so the music starts. “Well,... Read More → The Many Requirements of Hold Music, A Genre For No One – NPR

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How a Denver-based Singer is Trying to Connect New Audiences to Opera

September 22, 2022| Music Notes|

Photo: Leah Podzimek (by Brett Fox from her website) | By Jason Blevins, Colorado Sun | Leah Podzimek, a... Read More → How a Denver-based Singer is Trying to Connect New Audiences to Opera

New “Friends” – Colorado Music Bridge Aims to Offer Diverse Students Music Lessons

September 8, 2022| Music Notes|

We met Aaron of Colorado Music Bridge when COMBO’s booth was placed across from theirs at Colorado Sound... Read More → New “Friends” – Colorado Music Bridge Aims to Offer Diverse Students Music Lessons

Jon Batiste Exits Bandleader Position at Late Show with Stephen Colbert

August 18, 2022| Music Notes|

By Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair | Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste has left his role as bandleader for Late... Read More → Jon Batiste Exits Bandleader Position at Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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COMBO Member & Songwriting Contest Winner Paul Iwancio Moving Back to Pennsylvania

August 4, 2022| Music Notes|

Paul Iwancio writes: As you might know, I’m retiring from DPS on August 31st and we will be moving to... Read More → COMBO Member & Songwriting Contest Winner Paul Iwancio Moving Back to Pennsylvania

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Exactly What is a Pro Musician?

July 14, 2022| Music Notes|

Photo: Sterling Howard (from the Musicians Contact website) | Musicians Contact.com | We’ve been reading... Read More → Exactly What is a Pro Musician?

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Beloved Sax Player Dragged from Herald Square Station by Five NYPD Officers

June 30, 2022| Music Notes|

Photo: Jazzajilo’s arrest | By Clayton Guse, Graham Rayman, New York Daily News | A saxophone player... Read More → Beloved Sax Player Dragged from Herald Square Station by Five NYPD Officers

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Violin-playing Police Officer Alexander Strachan Finds Ways to Serve the Public With Both a Badge and Music

June 9, 2022| Music Notes|

Photo: Alexander Strachan (photo from his Facebook page) | By Jan Crawford, CBS News | Maryland police... Read More → Violin-playing Police Officer Alexander Strachan Finds Ways to Serve the Public With Both a Badge and Music

Musicians Cancel Performances at NRA Convention in Wake of Uvalde Shooting

June 2, 2022| Music Notes|

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN | At least four musicians who were set to sing in a concert at this weekend’s... Read More → Musicians Cancel Performances at NRA Convention in Wake of Uvalde Shooting

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‘American Pie’ Singer Don McLean Cancels NRA Meeting Performance

May 26, 2022| Music Notes|

Don McLean | By Judy Kurtz, The Hill | “American Pie” singer Don McLean is nixing a performance at the... Read More → ‘American Pie’ Singer Don McLean Cancels NRA Meeting Performance

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Ernest Tubb’s Historic Nashville Record Shop Closes Its Doors

May 12, 2022| Music Notes|

Photo: Ernest Tubb’s Record Shop | By Roman Feeser, CBS News | Country musician Ernest Tubb was known... Read More → Ernest Tubb’s Historic Nashville Record Shop Closes Its Doors

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90-year-old Clive Davis on Signing Some of the Biggest Names in the Music Business: “I do know when I hear a hit song”

April 28, 2022| Music Notes|

Photo: Clive Davis | Video Article, CBS News Mornings | In his early years, Clive Davis was never drawn to... Read More → 90-year-old Clive Davis on Signing Some of the Biggest Names in the Music Business: “I do know when I hear a hit song”

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Laurie Dameron Sends Updates on Her Songs as Well as Jenn Cleary’s // John Riger Sends New Video by Colorado Artisans

April 21, 2022| Music Notes|

Laurie’s song “What Can I Do? (to help this planet) was in the top ten finalists of the Tipperary... Read More → Laurie Dameron Sends Updates on Her Songs as Well as Jenn Cleary’s // John Riger Sends New Video by Colorado Artisans

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