POSTPONED: This Monday’s COMBO Meeting – See Events | Don’t forget to check out COMBO’s Featured Songs for April on our website! | We, at COMBO, are very concerned about all of our musician friends during the “learning” time about how to deal with the coronavirus or COVID-19. We know that many of you are totally out of work and have no income. In previous newsletters, we’ve listed many places that you might be able to get help. This newsletter contains advice from COMBO Member Lawyer Scott Fitzke about applying for a Small Business Loan.
However, please be reminded that “This, too, shall pass”. Trust us – the bills will be there but they’ll eventually get paid and in a couple of years we’ll all have a ton of stories to pass on about this period in our lives. So take a few minutes to take a deep breath, say a prayer or two, and write a few songs! Who knows? One of them may bring in that extra money to get caught up on the bills! We LOVE you!
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COMBO is about the “Business” of Music. Our mission is to teach musicians about the ins & outs of the music industry. We offer guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers! Our articles represent some phase of music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere.
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Articles on Financial Help for Musicians & Artists
● Colorado Creative Arts Offers SB Loan Program
● Songwriters, Self-Employed Music Workers Eligible for Relief in Federal Stimulus Bill
● MusiCares Announces $2m Musicians Relief Fund
● Gig Workers Should Get Access To Colorado Unemployment Within Days
● The Bohemian Foundation Offers NoCO Music Relief Fund
And there is always Alex Teitz’s Lead Sheet!
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Live Nation is streaming concerts! Go to http://www.livenation.com to sign up & watch!
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Talent Needed:
● Lois LaFond’s Artist at The Tank Project – Deadline April 30th
● Alf Kremer Looking for Side-Kick Musicians (see Talent Needed post)
● Open Music Sessions Temporarily Cancelled BUT… (see Talent Needed post)
● Podunk Bluegrass Festival Looking for Music | http://www.podunkbluegrass.com
● Girls Rock Denver Summer Camp July 6-11 http://www.girlsrockdenver.org
● Colorado Blues Society is seeking young Colorado Blues performers/bands | email Scott Fitzke at sfitzke@fsmlaw.net at for information
● Innervision FM Looking for DJS – You Can Do This From Home!
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Featured Member for April 2020: Mad Dog Friedman
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Check out COMBO’s Calendar for Upcoming Events:
http://www.coloradomusic.org/colorado-music-business-organization-combo/calendar/
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Events – April 2020 – More than likely, many events will be cancelled. Check before going out or driving any distance. Blue Knights postponing ALL summer events until 2021.
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Mo, 27th -POSTPONED:COMBO Meeting: How to Get Radio Airplay for Your Songs
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Events – May 2020
Sa, 2nd – Boulder’s KGNU Plans ‘Prom Night’ for Seniors in Lieu of Traditional Celebrations
Su, 3rd – 41st Annual Blues Music Awards
Sa, 16th – Five Points Jazz Festival – GOING virtual!
https://www.denver.org/event/five-points-jazz-festival/75701/
https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/events/detail/five-points-jazz-festival-2
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Mo, 18th – COMBO Meeting: Musicians Mental Wellness – on ZOOM!!
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Sa, 23rd – Denver Day of Rock – Benefiting Amp the Cause – See https://denverdayofrock.com/
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Artists – May 2020
COMBO Member Cary Morin Announces Livestream dates:
Mondays at 8:00 pm MST – https://www.instagram.com/cary_morin/ @cary_morin
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm MST – https://www.facebook.com/CaryMorinBlues/
Saturdays at 8:00 pm MST – https://www.facebook.com/CaryMorinBlues/
All at https://www.youtube.com/user/carymorin
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Events – June 2020
2020 Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival has been cancelled. See you next year!
Sa, 20th – Juneteenth Music Festival – Five Points, Denver (tentative)
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Events – July 2020
24th – 26th – Denver’s Underground Music Showcase – http://www.ums.com
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Events – August 2020
Su, 2nd – Vintage Voltage Expo / Colorado Guitar Show – Denver Merchandise Mart (more later)
27th – 30th – Tarab Retreat – Colorado Springs – http://www.megyork.com
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Events – September 2020
Sa, Su – 4th & 5th – FoCoMX 12 (postponed date from May) – See “Events” for details
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BELL RINGERS: Previous article ringing a bell? Look for it on COMBO’s Website!
● Warning Signs of Suicide 1-800-273-TALK
● COMBO’s YouTube Channel Features Videos From Our Meetings and Friends
● Mental Wellness Meetup at Youth On Record, 1301 W. 10th Ave., Denver – Sundays 3-5 pm
● Vintage Voltage Expo – Moved to August 2, 2020
● Updates to the COMBO Resource Pages – List Your Business – Free!
● Lois LaFond’s Artist at The Tank Project
● FoCoMX 12 Music Festival Rescheduled for September Due to COVID-19
● COMBO Medical Professional Annette Cannon Offers Advice to Get Through This Pandemic
● Lionel Young Has Instruments Stolen | Go Fund Me Set-up for Lionel Young
● Guitarist Carvin Jones Nominated for His Role in the Movie ‘Scrutiny’
● Local Music Enthusiast Gary Halsey Passes From Cancer
● ‘American Idol’ Announces Plan to Broadcast Rest of Season From Home
● Grammy-Nominated Teacher Chris Maunu Leads Arvada West High School Choir In Special Remote Recording
● Jon Bon Jovi Talks Jersey 4 Jersey Benefit, ‘Do What You Can,’ and Being a Social- Distancing Meme
● Music Industry Mainstay Knox Phillips Dies in Memphis
● ‘I’m Sharing a Bed With the Bass Player’: Bands Trapped in Lockdown Together
● In Iran, Isolated Musicians Perform From Rooftops [Photo Essay]
● Popular Boulder County Night Spot Nissi’s is Closing
● Nate Dawson Says That Touring Prepares You for a Pandemic!
● ‘Songland’ Judges Face Season 2 Like They’re ‘Coming Off a Hit Record’
● Giles Martin on the Fab Four’s Breakup, 50 Years Later
● Local Castle Rock Club Owner Steve Evans Passes
● Update on Jacob Larson – Goes Home After Being Hit Hard by Coronavirus
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