Congratulations to Ava Hagan, daughter of COMBO Consultant Board Member and Sound Engineer Clark Hagan, on being the new 2024 Elbert County Fair Queen! Ava is a very smart and personable young lady and we are all so proud of her and her accolade.
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City Records presents Colfax Cares (see poster) on the second Sunday of the month (8/13/23). They hold a parking lot fair and collect items for people without homes who are needing such things. If you have clothing (gently used is fine), personal hygiene products, or good shoes, please drop them by City Records at 1301 East Colfax (between Broadway and York Street). They will then distribute them for you.
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Quote of the Week: [Denver born & raised Kip] Winger says [Lars] Ulrich has yet to apologize for the “Nothing Else Matters” scene, and he doesn’t believe that will ever happen. “It’s just not cool to diss musicians. Even with the most poppy musicians who people might hate, a lot goes into it, man. It’s a person’s whole life, devoted to what they believe in. So, I don’t believe in slagging off fellow musicians. That’s basically it.” [From an interview (below) with Lyndsey Parker on Yahoo].
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And speaking of quotes: From Joe Elliott of Def Leppard (interview below): “There’s been many a time people have said to me, ‘You’re a Jobriath fan? But you’re not gay!’ So? What, do I have to throw my Elton John records away? If I had to throw every gay artist out of my collection, I’d have no records left.”
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and other persons who make their living by Music. We offer guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers no matter what field you’re in. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere. Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of Andy Ard!)
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EVENTS / CALENDAR
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Sounds of Summer!
As the summer winds down, we still have lots of summer night concerts going on and many of them are free or low cost. Check them out at the following websites for more complete and update schedules and to buy tickets:
All Summer:
Red Rocks | http://www.redrocks.com
Levitt Pavilion | http://www.levittdenver.com
Film on the Rocks | http://www.denverfilm.org
Denver Arts | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex
Sunset Cinema | https://www.artscomplex.com/events/summer-at-the-arts-complex
Music on the Mesa – Colorado Springs | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
Colorado Music Festival, Boulder | http://www.coloradomusicfestival.org
Limited Dates:
Record Store Day | https://recordstoreday.com/
August 11th thru 13th – Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival | https://thecarnationfestival.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WheatRidgeCarnationFestival/
August 11th thru 13th – Eagle, Colorado Block Party with Lettuce | Buy tickets here:
https://www.tixr.com/groups/ramblepresents/events/block-party-eagle-2023-55816
Sept. 15th, 2023 – Telluride Blues Fest | http://www.tellurideblues.com
Sept. 30th, 2023 – Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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AUGUST 2023 – COMBO’s SONGWRITING CONTEST HAS ENDED!
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Fr, 11th – 7:30 p.m. – Annie Sellick & The Hot Club of Nashville, Rialto Theater, Loveland
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8708223/annie-sellick-the-hot-club-of-nashville-loveland-rialto-theater
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Fr, 11th – 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. – J.J. Fraser at Sinners & Saints, 221 Perry St. (in the Ecclesia Market), Castle Rock, CO | Let’s have a new adventure together!
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Sa, 12th – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Union Station Market, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO | Always fun at the Markets!
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Su, 13th – 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. – City Records & Comics’ Colfax Cares Day, 1331 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO – Come support local non-profits and bring donation items for house-less people!
https://www.facebook.com/cheesepleasedenver/
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Su, 13th – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Laurie D Jazz Duo with Jeff Fournier at Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St, Denver, CO
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Su, 13th – THIS JUST IN! 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Denver Steel Guitar Show at Dougie G’s Lounge, 10217 Quivas Street, Thornton | $15 (no credit cards) | http://www.denversteelguitarshow.com | Featuring COMBO members John Macy and Tony Ortega!
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Mo, 14th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver’s NSAI August Meeting – In Person at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO (a few blocks east of Colorado Blvd., on the south side of Colfax)
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Tu, 15th – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Laurie D at The Roadhouse Boulder Depot, 2366 Junction Place, Boulder, CO 80301
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Sa, 19th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Bonacquisti Winery 4640 N Pecos St Unit I, Denver, CO
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Su, 20th – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Memorial Service for Jim Ayers at the Buffalo Rose, Golden, CO
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Fr, 25th – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the Art Battle, Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St., C-101, Edwards, CO 81632 | A fun and fabulous event where artists compete for best art work!
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Sa, 26th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at Flights Wine Café, 7714 Grandview Ave, Arvada, CO | Join us at Flights Wine in their beautiful backyard for great wine, tapas and music.
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Su, 27th – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – T-Loop’s Open Mic at North Dry Dock, 2801 Tower Road
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Su, 27th – Afternoon – Colorado Blues Society’s First Round IBC – Nissi’s, Lafayette, CO
Details: https://www.coblues.org/2023-cbs-blues-challenge-the-road-to-memphis
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Su, 27th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – The Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Festival at Dougie G’s Lounge, 10217 Quivas Street, Thornton! We will find out who is being inducted into the Hall of Fame! $10.00 Cover
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Tu, 29th – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. – $50 Friend at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th Street, Denver | 303-993-8023 | Get the funk out!
SEPTEMBER 2023
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Su, 3rd – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Laurie & Lorrie at the historic Gold Hill Inn
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Th, 7th – 5:30 p.m. – Laurie D. – Fundraiser at Rio Agave Room, Fort Collins, with Wendy Woo
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Su, 10th – Time TBA – $50 Friend at Herb’s Hideout, 2057 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 | Phone: (303) 299-9555 | http://www.herbsbar.com
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Mo, 25th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Next Meeting Event! Put on your calendars now!
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Th-Sa, 28th thru 30th – In Broomfield! Durango Songwriter Expo at the Omni Interlocken Hotel | Sign up at http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com
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Sa, 30th – Blues on the Mesa (CO Springs) | https://www.bluesonthemesa.org
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TALENT NEEDED:
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● COMBO and Dry Dock Brewing North Presents an Open Mic Afternoon August 27th
● Local Songwriter/COMBO Member Kathaleen Todd Looking for a Choir to Record Her Song for Competition
● Registration is Open for the Durango Songwriter Expo – Sept. 28 – 30th –
http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com
● Howard Rosen Talent Contest Looking for Radio-Ready Songs – Ends October 31, 2023
● Colorado Blues Society’s IBC Competition – Entries end August 18th