Look for the helpers! | All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors — in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.
~ Mr. Rogers
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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 this newsletter, we’ve listed some places that you might be able to get help. 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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Question From Ed Skibbe on Facebook: How do you set up a “tip jar” for a FB Live event?
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Sarah Slaton: Just include your Venmo / Cash App or PayPal info in the livestream description. You could also stream via a platform like StageIt that has a digital tip jar
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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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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 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 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:
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Featured Business Member for March 2020:
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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
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Sa, 28th – Balanced Breakfast – Holding ON-LINE meeting! See “Events” for details
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Events – April 2020 – More than likely, these events will be cancelled. Check before going out or driving any distance. Big events, like Outlaw Country will probably postpone. Blue Knights postponing ALL summer events until 2021.
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Jams:
MHBS sponsored Blues Jam happens EVERY Sunday at Rockabillies, 12363 West 64th Avenue
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??? – 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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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! POSTPONED to Sunday, August 2nd [See Events]
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Fr, Sa – 24 & 25 – FoCoMX postponed until September
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Su, 26th – Denver Concert Band at Lone Tree Arts Center – POSTPONED
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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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Events – May 2020
Sa, 28th – Denver Day of Rock – See “Events” for full details!
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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!
● Swallow Hill Music Announces 13th Annual Denver Ukefest, May 7-9
● Lois LaFond’s Artist at The Tank Project
● Fund-Raiser for COMBO Friend and Durango Songwriter Megan Burtt
● This, Too, Shall Pass
● #DontBeASpreader: Mel Brooks and Son Go Viral With Their Social-Distancing Video
● Rita Wilson’s ”Quarantunes” Playlist Is Here to Help You Through Coronavirus
● Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Postpone European Tour
● Judge Wipes Out $2.8M Copyright Verdict Against Katy Perry, Capitol Records
● We Need Economic Relief for Performing Musicians
● Chicago Musicians Emergency Relief Fund
● CO’s Financially-Fragile Music Scene Crumbling as Coronavirus Grinds Everything to a Halt
● Coronavirus In Colorado: Gov. Jared Polis Announces COVID-19 Relief Fund
● SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus:
● Chris Maunu Updates Us on His Arvada West High School’s Choirs
● Cervantes Starts a GoFundMe to Help Out Their Employees
● Hazel Miller Asks Fellow Coloradoans to Contact Our Representatives for Help
● #MusicHistoryMonday: Puff the Magic Dragon
● Jason Rainey of Sacred Reich Dies
● The Marquee Magazine Announces Hold on Publication for April
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