Alex Schachter – an aspiring musician and one of the fine students killed in last week’s shooting (From his GoFundMe page)
As we suspicioned, one of the young people killed in last week’s shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was an aspiring musician. Alexander Schachter, 14, played the trombone and baritone as part of the Eagle Regiment marching band and had hoped to continue his career in music in college. Schachter’s family stated on the page that “He was a sweetheart of a kid” and is “survived by his heartbroken parents, three siblings, grandparents and countless cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.” COMBO’s sincerest condolences go to Alex’s family. A Go Fund Me has been set up – please donate to help his family out with additional expenses and to establish a scholarship fund to keep Alex’s spirit alive: https://www.gofundme.com/55jm4g8
In an effort to continue his memory, this scholarship is being created to help other students experience the joys of music as well as fund increased security at schools.
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Featured Member of the Month: Kenzie Culver
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February 2018
Fr, 23rd – Wendy Clark Band at Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont – 7:00 p.m.
Fr, 23rd – The Symbols at The Peppermill, Cheyenne, WY – 9:00 p.m.
Sa, 24th – Panel Discussion at BFF Festival Tent, Boulder, CO – 12:00 p.m.
Sa, 24th – COMBO Meeting: Bob Webber of Sugarloaf – 2:00 p.m. – DMA/Golden Music
Sa, 24th – Free Drumming Session with Meg York, Golden Music, 10395 W. Colfax – 2:00 p.m.
Sa, 24th – The Symbols at Bootstrap Brewing Co., Niwot, CO – 9:00 p.m.
Sa, 24th – The Man in Blackhawk (Jonny Barber) at Owl Saloon, 5026 E. Colfax – 9:00 p.m.
Sa, 24th – Kenzie Culver at Sunshine Studios Live, CO Springs – Benefit
Su, 25th – Mark Wood’s “Electric Strings” at Golden Music, 10395 W. Colfax – 2:00 p.m.
Mo, 26th – Setting the Stage Women’s Network meeting – 7-9:00 p.m. – Sign up for location
We, 28th – Deadline to enter the “Imagine Then Vote” songwriting contest
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March 2018
Th, 1st – Deadline to Enter Wildflower Festival Performance – www.wildflowerfestival.com
We, 7th – CO Spgs Chapter NSAI Meeting, 1626 E. Pikes Peak Ave., CS 80909 – 7:00 p.m.
Th-Sa, 8th, 9th & 10th – Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland, Colorado
Su, 11th – Northern Colorado NSAI – Contact lee@boulderguitar.com for updated info
Mo, 12th – Denver Chapter NSAI – Contact Allen_Krehbiel@yahoo.com for updated info
Sa, 17th – Wendy Clark Band at McDonough’s Irish Pub, 10395 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora – 8:00 p.m.
Sa, 24th – COMBO Meeting; Speaker Kenny Passarelli; DMA offices, Golden Music – 1:00 p
Sa, 31st – Balanced Breakfast meeting at the Mercury Café, 2199 California St., 11:00 a.m.
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April 2018
6th – 29th – “Honorable Disorder” by COMBO Member Jeff Campbell – See “Business News”
Sa, 21st – COMBO Workshop – Speaker Tyler Harvey of 303 Magazine, time/location TBA
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May 2018
Th, 17th – 303 Magazine’s Compilation Vinyl Record Release Party [more details later]
Sa, 19th – Five Points Jazz Fest – http://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/
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June 2018
Fr-Su, 1st – 3rd – Peoples Fair, Civic Center, Denver – www.PeoplesFair.com
Sa, 16th – Juneteenth Festival – www.Juneteenth.com
Sa, 16th – 1940s WWII Era Ball w/Glenn Miller Orchestra, Boulder Airport – 1940sBall.org
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July 2018
Fr-Su, 6th – 8th – Cherry Creek Arts Festival – www.CherryCreekArtsFestival.org
Th-Su, 26th – 29th – Underground Music Showcases Return [See “Business News”]
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