COMBO is about the “Business” of Music. Our mission is to teach musicians about the ins & outs of the music industry. We, as such, do not “promote” music but we do! In other words, we are not promoters like Live Nation or AEG but rather the behind-the-scenes people who help musicians to advance their careers! Our articles represent some phase of music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere.
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Calling all music lovers! Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s Local Set is an uniquely intimate, indoor Red Rocks experience that features local Colorado musicians, themed menus for a full dinner buffet, drinks and a once in a lifetime opportunity for a backstage tour. Headlining the next Red Rocks Local Sets is rising pop-star Raquel Garcia on Feb. 13. Experience Red Rocks like you never have before at Local Set!
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Talent Needed:
● Apply to Perform at the 2020 Underground Music Showcase – Deadline April 1st https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/2020-artist-application
● Podunk Bluegrass Festival Looking for Music | http://www.podunkbluegrass.com
● Girls Rock Denver Summer Camp this July 6-11 at GALS Denver http://www.girlsrockdenver.org
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http://www.coloradomusic.org/colorado-music-business-organization-combo/calendar/
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Events – February 2020
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Jams:
● Rudy’s Tuesday Night Jams, EastFax Tap, E. Colfax & Tamarac, Denver – 7-9:00 p.m.
● MHBS sponsored Blues Jam happens EVERY Sunday at Rockabillies, 12363 West 64th Avenue
● Blues Jam at Long Shots, 4400 Ward Road – more info at:
https://denver.craigslist.org/muc/d/wheat-ridge-thursday-blues-jam-tonight/7057308383.html
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Fr, 14th – St. Valentine’s Ball at Tri-City Elks, 525 Main St., Louisville | 303-449-5930
Dinner at 5:00 p.m. | Phil Helman & his Country Music Hall of Fame Band with special guest Rudy Grant and his tribute to Charley Pride
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Fr, 15th – Saturday Night Live Repeats Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe [NBC]
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Fr, 15th – The 4th Annual Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival – See Events for details
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Th-Sa, 20th – 22nd – Durango Songwriters Expo – Ventura, CA – Listening Sessions, Showcases, Songwriting Success! http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com
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Mo, 24th – Mark Guiliana, private drum workshop sponsored by Rupp’s Drums – 303-756-5777
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Mo, 24th – COMBO Meeting, Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax – “How to Book Your Band” – 7:00 p.m.
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Fr, 28th – Songwriter’s in the Round, Burns Family Ales, https://burnsalesdenver.com/ – 7:30 p.m.
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Sa, 29th – Balanced Breakfast at Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver – 11:00 a.m.
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Sa, 29th – Global Chamber Up With People Concert at Infinity Park Event Center
4400 E Kentucky Ave., Denver, CO 80246 | http://www.upwithpeople.org
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Artists – February 2020
[COMBO Dues-Paying Members: Be sure to send us YOUR schedule!]
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Fr, 14th – Laurie & Lorrie, Sweet Spot Café, https://www.sweetspotcafe.biz/ Louisville, 6 p.m.
Fr, 14th – Cass Clayton Band & A.J. Fullerton at Blu Note, Parker (see poster)
Fr, 28th – Jonny Barber at the Clocktower Cabaret,
Sa, 29th – Rachel Alena at Por Wine House, 701-A Main St., Louisville, 7:00 p.m.
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Events – March 2020
Jams:
● Rudy’s Tuesday Night Jams, EastFax Tap, E. Colfax & Tamarac, Denver – 7-9:00 p.m.
● MHBS sponsored Blues Jam happens EVERY Sunday at Rockabillies, 12363 West 64th Avenue
● Blues Jam at Long Shots, 4400 Ward Road – more info at:
https://denver.craigslist.org/muc/d/wheat-ridge-thursday-blues-jam-tonight/7057308383.html
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Fr, 6th – First Friday Jazz Hop – FREE – See “Events” – or go to:
https://www.milehighfestivals.com/calendar/2020/1/9/first-friday-five-points-jazz-hop
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Fr, 13th – Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, “Motown and More” – Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Sa, 14th – Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, “Motown and More” – Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Audiences of all ages will enjoy classic hits by Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and a plethora of Motown-inspired music by contemporary artists including Beyoncé, Bruno Mars and Lizzo!
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Mo, 23rd – COMBO Meeting, Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax – 7:00 p.m. “Proper Venue Etiquette”
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Artists – March 2020
[COMBO Dues-Paying Members: Be sure to send us YOUR schedule!]
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Events – April 2020
Coming Friday, April 3rd! Outlaw Country Revisited, featuring Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts
Summit Music Hall | https://www.summitdenver.com/
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Coming Saturday, April 4th !
Nordic Daughter, Folk Hogan from Salt Lake City, Melody in Heart and Nova Somnia.
At The Venue, 1451 Cortez Street, Denver, Colorado 80221 – 6:00 p.m.
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Coming April 19th! Vintage Voltage Expo! More info under “Events” (for friends and fans of vintage audio, radio, music gear and electronics)
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Coming Friday, April 24th!
Wendy Clark, Chris Coward, Andy Sweeter – k/a Dos Locos, The Englewood Tavern
4386 S Broadway, Englewood, Colorado 80113 – 8 – 11:30 p.m.
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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 – April 19, 2020
● RIAA Brushes Off the U.S. Government, U.S. Government Intensifies Its Radio Payola Probe
● Meow Wolf Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Resolved in Silence
● Amir Tataloo: Iranian Rapper Detained by Turkish Authorities
● Denver School of Rock Moving to Temp Quarters
● How Denver’s Live Music Scene Exploded
● Court Rules Against Red Rocks Assault Victim Suing Argus Security
● Ryan Chrys Updates Us on the Rough Cuts Latest
● Mountain Mamas Music is a Music Organization Created by Women, for Women.
● Local Musician Rebecca Folsom Gets Mentioned in No Depression Magazine
● Ben Makinen’s Daughter Dakota Wins Full Scholarship to CU Boulder!
● Irving ISD High Schoolers Build Prosthetic Arm for Fellow Student Who Plays Cello
● Prayers Asked for Geno Sirokman
● The Beatles – Right Place, Right Time?
● Rolling Stones announce 2020 North American stadium summer tour dates
● Guns N’ Roses Add North American Dates to 2020 World Tour
● Can Musicians like Rihanna and Axl Rose Stop Politicians from Using Their Music?
● A Snoop Dogg Photograph Puts the Recording Academy In Legal Hot Water
● The Local 303 Celebrates Black History Month
● Brian Wilson urges fans to boycott Beach Boys gig
● An update to a 37-year-old digital protocol could profoundly change the way music sounds
● Connecticut’s Podunk Bluegrass Festival Looking for Music