Photo captions missing! We recently discovered that our new format does not post the captions for our photos. If you don’t recognize “the person”, be sure to read the story. And don’t forget COMBO’s Songwriting Contest which ends August 1st at 11:59 p.m. Also, this coming Monday is our next general meeting about making an affordable music video that will get you some positive attention! Think “O.K., Go!”
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. Our mission is to assist musicians with the ins & outs of the business of music. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and others in the Music Industry. We offer guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers whether it be in writing, performing, teaching, or recording and sound engineering! Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere. Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State!
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June 2021
COMBO’s Songwriting Contest has started! Details under “Songwriters Corner”!
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Thursday, June 17th – 6:00 p.m.
Branden Sipes at Bitto Bistro, Westminster | http://www.BrandenSipes.com
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Thursday, June 17 – 6:30 p.m.
Cary Morin & Ghost Dog, Swallow Hill Music Shady Groves Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park, Glendale, CO | https://www.fourmilepark.org/
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Friday, June 18 – 6:30 p.m. | 970- 426-6767
Cary Morin & Ghost Dog, The Lyric, 1209 N. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Friday, June 18th – Doors at 7:00 p.m. – Tickets $10
Immortal Sÿnn returns to The Venue (w/ Divine Torture, Voltaic, and A Vintage Future)
1451 Cortez Street, Denver, CO (I-36 & Pecos) | http://www.holdmyticket.com/event/374238
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Friday, June 18th – 2:00 – 8:00pm
Join host Oren Lomena and the Juneteenth Music Festival this Friday for a live broadcast and community discussion about how Juneteenth should now be honored. Tune in starting at 2:00 pm and listen to what community leaders in Denver have to say about making Juneteenth a national holiday.
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Friday, June 18th – Juneteenth Music Festival 2021 – Five Points, Denver, CO
https://www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com
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Friday, June 18th – 5:00 p.m. – 303-565-9459
Mad Dog Blues, Mother Tucker Brewing, 2360 East 120th Ave., Thornton (Northglenn)
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Friday, June 18th – 5:30 – 10:00pm
JMF Corp. and Live Nation are partnering to host “Juneteenth R&B Summer Kick Off” at Levitt Pavilion – an amazing concert experience to be headlined by a nationally featured artist 112.
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Friday, June 18th: 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. | Doors at 7:00 p.m.
Hazel Miller & The Collective (rhythm and blues) with Julia Kirkwood at Dickens Opera House, Longmont, CO – All Ages with Parent or Guardian 21+ | Price: $22
https://holdmyticket.com/event/373497?f
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Saturday, June 19th – Juneteenth Music Festival 2021 – Five Points, Denver, CO
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Saturday, June 19th – 7:00 p.m.
Cary Morin, livestream on Facebook and Youtube
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Saturday, June 19th – 8:00 p.m. | 720-476-7172
David Booker at Sinners & Saints, 221 Perry Street (Ecclesia), Castle Rock 80104
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Sunday, June 20th – 5:00 p.m. – O’Tone Brass | TCBB on at 6:00 | Guerrila Fanfare at 7:00
Tivoli Club Brass Band returns to City Park Jazz on Father’s Day! Brass Band Extravaganza! Joining us this year are two of the other best brass bands in town: O’Tone Brass Band and Guerrilla Fanfare! Best of all? It’s 100% free! (Just bring a couple bucks to donate to City Park Jazz, which is a completely non-profit, volunteer-run organization). It’s a 3-hour brass bombast of blistering proportions!
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Monday, June 21st – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Free & open to ALL ages!
COMBO Meeting via Zoom – “How to Make an Affordable Music Video That Gets Attention”
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Tuesday, June 22nd – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Part I: Intro to Radio Operations Presented by Denver Open Media
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
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Wednesday, June 23rd – noon
Rudy Grant at the Human Resources Center (special event) 101 Broad Street, Milliken
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Thursday, June 24th – 7:00 p.m.
Jenn Cleary Duo at Rocks and Rails, Whistle Stop Park, Niwot
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Thursday, June 24th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Part II: Intro to Radio Operations Presented by Denver Open Media
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
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Thursday, June 24th – The Broadcast (soul) with Zoe Berman.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Saturday, June 26th – 8:00 a.m. (Yes, the morning!) 1st & University Blvd., Denver
Rudy Grant & band at Colorado Fresh Food Market Show, Cherry Creek Shopping Center
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Saturday, June 26th – 7:00 p.m.
Jenn Cleary Duo at Grossenbart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Avenue, Longmont – 720-438-2060
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Saturday, June 26th – 3:00 p.m.
Branden Sipes at 20 Mile Tap House, Parker | http://www.BrandenSipes.com
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Sunday, June 27th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
City Park Jazz – http://www.cityparkjazz.org
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Wednesday, June 30th – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rudy Grant & band at Colorado Fresh Food Market Show, Cherry Creek Shopping Center – 1st & University Blvd. Denver
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July 2021
Saturday, July 3rd – Noon
Rudy Grant & band at Mile High Market Place (main stage) 88th & Highway 76
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Sunday, July 4th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
City Park Jazz – http://www.cityparkjazz.org
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Wednesday, July 7th – 7:00 p.m.
Front Range Songwriters (NSAI), John Nelson’s office at 1626 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs 80909
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Thursday, July 8th
Paul Iwancio at The Muse, 200 South Boulder Road, Lafayette
http://www.museperformancespace.com
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Thursday, July 8th – Dakota Blonde (acoustic folk) with Pennies on the Track.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Saturday, July 10th – 7:00 p.m.
Jeffrey Marshall & The Foundation at Dazzle, 1512 Curtis Street, Denver
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Thursday, July 15th
Andrew McConathy & The Drunken Hearts (Americana) with The ThreadBarons.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Saturday, July 19th
Record Store Day Offers a Sign of Hope for Businesses Working on Their Pandemic Rebound
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Sunday, July 18th – 7:00 p.m. – Tickets $15
Platinum recording artist & Colorado favorite Jinx Jones performing at the Oriental Theater
For tickets and information: https://theorientaltheater.com/event/373458/Jinx-Jones-His-All-Star-Band
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Tuesday, July 20th – 8:00 p.m.
Kerry Pastine & The Crime Scene Opening for Davina Sowers at The Soiled Dove Underground
https://www.facebook.com/events/2846927248891996/
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Thursday, July 22
Graham Good & The Painters (funky rock ‘n’ roll) with Foxfeather.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Thursday, July 29th
Wood Belly (bluegrass) with The Wrecklunds.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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August 2021
Wednesday, August 4th – 7:00 p.m.
Front Range Songwriters (NSAI), John Nelson’s office at 1626 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs 80909
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Sunday, 22nd – Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame’s Awards at Dougie G’s Lounge, 10217 Quivas St., Thornton – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. | $10.00 Cover
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Friday – Sunday, 27th thru 29th – https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
The Underground Music Showcase returns to South Broadway in Denver!
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Saturday, 28th – Denver’s Day of Rock – 16th Street Mall
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September 2021
Sunday, September 12th
Vintage Voltage Expo / Guitar Show | Delta by Marriott at 120th & I-25 – See “Events”
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Thursday, September 30th
Durango Songwriters Expo at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield, CO
http://www.Durango-Songwriters-Expo.com
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October 2021
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 1st & 2nd
Durango Songwriters Expo at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield, CO
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Saturday, Oct. 2nd – Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Blues on the Mesa at Gold Hill Mesa, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | Followed by an after-party from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The Pikes Peak Blues Community, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization will receive a portion of all proceeds and will host a silent auction and youth stage.
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Miss a meeting you wanted to get to? Try Colorado Music Biz’s general YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZWXnO5WKAH5ORlMLunli3A
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Talent Needed:
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COMBO’s 8th Annual Songwriting Contest Has started; Ends August 1st, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
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Main Stage Brewing Company in Lyons Looking for Bands | booking@mainstagebrewing.com
Please email booking@mainstagebrewing.com | http://www.mainstagebrewing.com
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Too late! You missed it – Glendale Putting on Talent Show
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Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest Has Started; Ends August 3, 2021
http://www.BosqueArtsCenter.org
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Intro to Radio Operations
This two-day class covers the basics of radio operations at Denver Open Media, 92.9 FM. The first evening includes FCC requirements, as well as policies about profanity, calls-to-action and underwriting. On the second evening, the class will cover the basics of radio DJing on Denver Open Media.
Members: $25; Non-members: $50
Tuesday, June 22nd 2021 – 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, June 24th, 2021 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
2101 Arapahoe St., Denver,CO 80205, US
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
On another note:
Calling All Podcasters
Most of you know that Denver Open Media Radio 92.9FM and 89.3HD3 is dedicated entirely to local artists, with over 10,000 songs submitted by local bands. Did you know that we also have blocks reserved for podcasts?
Do you have a podcast, know someone with a podcast, or want to learn to make your own? Well, we want to get it on the air!
Your Podcast will be accessible on our website and featured on 92.9FM and 89.3HD3 radio every week as part of Podcast Sundays.
For a taste of what you might hear on Sundays, check out our own Executive Director Tony Shawcross and his new Radical Parenting Podcast, airing every Sunday on Denver Open Media Radio!
Email dom@openmediafoundation.org for more information.