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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
● Lois LaFond’s Artist at The Tank Project – Deadline April 30th
● 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
● The Colorado Blues Society is seeking inquiries from young Colorado performers/bands who focus on playing blues music and who might be interested in performing at the Blues 101 stage at the Greeley Blues Jam on June 13, 2020. If you are interested, email Scott Fitzke at
sfitzke@fsmlaw.net.
● The Colorado Blues Society is seeking inquiries from young Colorado performers/bands who focus on playing blues music and who might be interested in participating in a Youth Showcase, date t/b/d but probably in May, 2020. The Colorado Blues Society will select one young blues act to represent Colorado at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January of 2021. All performers must be under the age of 21 years as of January 23, 2021. If you are interested, email Scott Fitzke at sfitzke@fsmlaw.net.
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Featured Member for March 2020: Updates from Steve Son and Teress Portes
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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 – March 2020
Jams:
MHBS sponsored Blues Jam happens EVERY Sunday at Rockabillies, 12363 West 64th Avenue
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Fr, 13th – 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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Fr, 13th – Big Paddy at Dickens Opera House, Longmont – St. Pat’s Day Celebration
300 Main Street, Longmont – http://www.dickensoperahouse.com
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Sa, 14th – Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, “Motown and More” – Ellie Caulkins Opera House
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Sa, 14th – Big Paddy at Arvada’s Grandview Avenue St. Pat’s Day Celebration – Canceled
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Su, 15th – Strike Up the Band(s)! Littleton HS, Conductor Joe Brice – 2:00 p.m. – Donation
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Tu, 17th – Big Paddy at Clancy’s, on St. Patrick’s Day, rockin’ the outdoor stage from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.! 7000 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge – https://iloveclancys.com/
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Tu, 17th – Celtic Bands High Time & Realta at Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 East 1st Avenue, Denver – 303-830-9214. | http://www.SoiledDove.com | Reserve seats at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-pats-big-show-with-high-time-and-realta-tickets-82841359737
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Mo, 23rd – COMBO Meeting, Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax – “Gigging Tips Venue Owners Want You To Know” – 7:00 p.m.
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Fr, 27th – 4/18/20 – Equinox Theatre Company Presents Monty Python’s Spamalot – 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at the door/$22 for groups of 6 or more in advance only. At The Bug Theatre at 3654 Navajo Street in Denver. Tickets and more information available online at http://www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com
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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
Jams:
MHBS sponsored Blues Jam happens EVERY Sunday at Rockabillies, 12363 West 64th Avenue
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We, 1st – Front Range NSAI at John Nelson’s office, 1626 E. Pikes Peak Ave., CS 80909 – 7:00
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Fr, 3rd – Outlaw Country Revisited, featuring Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts [See Events]
Summit Music Hall | https://www.summitdenver.com/
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Fr, 3rd – First Friday Jazz Hop – FREE – See “Events” – or go to:
https://www.milehighfestivals.com/calendar/2020/first-friday-five-points-jazz-hop
Sa, 4th – Nordic Daughter with Folk Hogan, Melody in Heart and Nova Somnia | 6:00 – 11:50 pm
at The Venue, 1451 Cortez Street, Denver, CO 80221| Tickets: $15.00
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Mo, 13th – Denver Chapter NSAI at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver – 7:00 p.m.
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Su, 19th – Vintage Voltage Expo! Guitar Show! [See Events] (for friends and fans of vintage audio, radio, music gear and electronics)
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Mo, 27th – COMBO General Meeting: How to Get Radio Airplay for Your Songs
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Artists – April 2020
Fr, 24th – Wendy Clark & ¡Dos Locos! The Englewood Tavern, 4386 S. Broadway – 8:00-11:30
Sa, 25th – Rachel Alena at Por Wine House, 701-A Main St., Louisville, 7:00 p.m.
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● 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, Guitar Show, and Toy & Doll Show – April 19, 2020
● Updates to the COMBO Resource Pages – List Your Business – Free!
● Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Aims for Tour in the UK and Switzerland – Help Them Out!
● Amazing! St. Pat’s Day Show With Real Irish Bands – At the Soiled Dove March 17th
● Swallow Hill Music Announces 13th Annual Denver Ukefest, May 7-9
● 13 Year Old Violinist Heading to New York to Play at Carnegie Hall
● Fired Grammys’ CEO Deborah Dugan Files Complaint Alleging Nomination Tampering
● Original Woodstock stage donated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
● Alex Teitz’s Lead Sheet
● Colorado Department of Revenue hopes to start taxing digital movies, music and books
● Peloton Settles Music Publishers’ Lawsuit Over Songs Used in Workout Videos
● Execs Are Testifying Before a Congressional Panel on Excessive Ticket Costs
● Lois LaFond’s Artist at The Tank Project
● SheSaid.So Revamps – You May Want to Re-Sign-Up
● From Ticketmaster: Celebrate the Women in Your Life with Live [Shows] ~ RANT
● Science Says Freddie Mercury is the Best Singer of all Time
● Repeat: Lyrics to Eve of Destruction (due to the death of the writer P.F. Sloan in 2015)
● Fund-Raiser for COMBO Friend and Durango Songwriter Megan Burtt
● Owner Turns ATM Building into Music Studio, Offers Musicians Cheap Place to Play
● Why This All-Female Adventure Film Festival Is Moving to Denver
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