May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let us resolve to, once and for all, defeat the stigma. And if you are struggling with depression and suicidal impulses, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Please see our stories under “Thoughts and Prayers.” And know that, if you decide to end your life, a) you WILL be missing out on a lot of wonderful things, and b) you will leave behind people who will forever be haunted and asking themselves, “What could I have done?” I know from personal experience. My BFF from 1st grade thru 12th + took herself out at the age of 21. And I have never forgotten. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Jackie. You are still and truly much loved.
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Breaking – Talent Needed: DDP has issued a call for local artists and musicians interested in participating in Taste of Colorado. Organizers said this year’s festival will exclusively feature local food vendors. Interested musicians, restauranteurs, marketplace vendors, and artists are asked to submit their interest by June 1, 2021. See “Business News / Taste of Colorado”
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. Our mission is to assist musicians with the ins & outs of the business of music. We have a board of dedicated and knowledgeable musicians and others in the Music Industry. We offer guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers whether it be in writing, performing, teaching, or recording and sound engineering! Our articles represent some phase of the music business that could effect musicians – all musicians – everywhere. Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State!
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http://www.Facebook.com/ColoradoMusicBusinessOrganization
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May 2021
COMBO’s Songwriting Contest has started! Details under “Songwriters Corner”!
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Friday & Saturday, 21st & 22nd
Two nights of Devotchka at Levitt Pavilion, Ruby Hill Park, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver 80223 | https://www.levittdenver.org/ https://www.devotchka.net/
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Saturday, May 22nd – 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Eye-yoob & Les Americains at the Yalla Party, Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver
https://fb.me/e/QxKxDiLz | Door entry fee: $25 | Cash only
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Saturday, May 22nd – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – No cover – outside patio show!
Mad Dog Friedman with Jenn Cleary at Upslope Brewing, 1898 South Flatiron Court, Boulder
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Saturday, May 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – Concert is free!
LVDY at The Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St, Denver, 80202
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Sunday, May 23rd – 3:00 p.m. – Concert is free!
LVDY at The Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St, Denver, 80202.
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Friday, 28th – 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
KC and Lady Creole with Comedian Jimmy Abeyta at Moe’s BBQ, 3295 South Broadway, Englewood, Co 80013. This is a fundraiser for Innervision working with disabled artists.
http://www.innervisionrecords.org (Two shows)
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Saturday, May 29th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – No cover – outside patio show!
Mad Dog Blues Duo at City Star Brewing, 321 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO
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Saturday – Sunday, 29th – 31st
Amp the Cause presents Denver’s Day of Rock
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Saturday, May 29th – Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Laurie Dameron at The Old Gallery in Allenspark
Free hot dogs and to enter in a raffle while enjoying the music of Laurie D.
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Sunday May 30th – 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Enjoy great tapas and wine while Laurie D serenades! Flights Wine is right off the light rail in Arvada with a lovely large backyard! Plenty of space, plenty of room for distancing!
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Sunday, May 30th – 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. – Free, family friendly show!
Mad Dog Blues Experience at Holistic Homestead Farmer’s Market, 972 Golden Gate Canyon Rd., Black Hawk, CO
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Monday, May 31st – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – No cover – outside patio show!
Mad Dog Blues Experience at Niwot Tavern, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot, CO
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June 2021
City Park Jazz starts June 13th – See “Events” for more details!
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Wednesdays, June 2nd – July 7th – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Deadline to register: May 31st
FEMpowered: Creative Leadership Camp – 720-413-2214
Camp for young female musicians – Sponsored by Youth on Record https://www.youthonrecord.org/
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Thursday, June 3rd – 2 shows starting at 7:00 p.m.
KC and friends featuring Lady Creole with comedian Jimmy Abeyta at at Moe’s BBQ
Tickets on http://www.innervisionrecords.org with 10% going to Innervision.
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Friday, June 4th – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – With a little help from her friends! Livestream!
Jenn Cleary releases her full children’s record called All Together Now! http://www.jenncleary.com
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Friday, June 4th
Rudy Grant & band at Dougie G’s Lounge, 10217 Quivas St., Thornton – 7 to 11:00 p.m.
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Friday thru Sunday, 4th – 6th – CANCELLED – Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass Festival, Jam Camps, and Workshops
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Saturday, June 5th
Rudy Grant & band at Dougie G’s Lounge, 10217 Quivas St., Thornton – 7 to 11:00 p.m.
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Sunday, June 6th
Rudy Grant & band at a Community Garden Concert – 3 pm – 6 pm
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Thursday, June 17th:
Hazel Miller & The Collective (rhythm and blues) with Julia Kirkwood.
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Monday, June 21st – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Free & open to ALL ages!
COMBO Meeting via Zoom – “Making an Affordable Music Video That Gets Attention”
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Tuesday, June 22nd
Part I: Intro to Radio Operations Presented by Denver Open Media – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
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Wednesday, June 23rd
Rudy Grant at the Human Resources Center (special event) 101 Broad Street, Milliken – noon
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Thursday, June 24th
Part II: Intro to Radio Operations Presented by Denver Open Media – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
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Thursday, June 24th
The Broadcast (soul) with Zoe Berman.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Saturday, June 26th
Rudy Grant & band at Colorado Fresh Food Market Show, Cherry Creek Shopping Center – 1st & University Blvd. Denver – 8:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, June 30th
Rudy Grant & band at Colorado Fresh Food Market Show, Cherry Creek Shopping Center – 1st & University Blvd. Denver – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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July 2021
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Thursday, July 8th
Paul Iwancio at The Muse, 200 S. Boulder Road, Lafayette
http://www.museperformancespace.com
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Thursday, July 8th
Dakota Blonde (acoustic folk) with Pennies on the Track.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Thursday, July 15th
Andrew McConathy & The Drunken Hearts (Americana) with The ThreadBarons.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Sunday, July 18th
Platinum recording artist & Colorado favorite Jinx Jones to perform at the Oriental Theater
For tickets and information: https://theorientaltheater.com/event/373458/Jinx-Jones-His-All-Star-Band
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Thursday, July 22
Graham Good & The Painters (funky rock ‘n’ roll) with Foxfeather.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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Thursday, July 29th
Wood Belly (bluegrass) with The Wrecklunds.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Sounds-Exciting-Summer-Concert-Series
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August 2021
Sunday, 22nd
Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame’s Awards at Dougie G’s Lounge, 10217 Quivas St., Thornton – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. | $10.00 Cover
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Friday – Sunday, 27th thru 29th
The Underground Music Showcase returns to South Broadway in Denver!
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
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September 2021
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 3rd – 5th – All Day! Free! Family Friendly event!
Taste of Colorado at Denver’s Civic Center
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Sunday, September 12th
Vintage Voltage Expo / Guitar Show | Delta by Marriott at 120th & I-25 – See “Events”
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Miss a meeting you wanted to get to? Try Colorado Music Biz’s general YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZWXnO5WKAH5ORlMLunli3A
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Talent Needed:
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COMBO’s 8th Annual Songwriting Contest Has started; Ends August 1st, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
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Taste of Colorado, Labor Day Weekend, looking for entertainers – See “Business News”
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Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest Has Started; Ends August 3, 2021
http://www.BosqueArtsCenter.org
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Tiny Desk Concert Competition Announced – Entries Close at Midnight June 7th
https://www.npr.org/about-npr/992513373/npr-musics-seventh-annual-tiny-desk-contest-announced-today
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Intro to Radio Operations
This two-day class covers the basics of radio operations at Denver Open Media, 92.9 FM. The first evening includes FCC requirements, as well as policies about profanity, calls-to-action and underwriting.| https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12