Barb Dye hard at work. (Photo by Mark Stout Photography)
COMBO Board Members Alex Teitz sent us a notice about “intimate performances in unique venues in Denver” but there was not really a press release! This sounds interesting so if you’re into “intimate performances” check this out:: https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/denver?
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May 2021
COMBO’s Songwriting Contest has started! Details under “Songwriters Corner”!
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Friday, 14th
Mile High Blues Society Board of Directors Election closes at 5:00 pm MT
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Friday, 14th – 2:00 p.m.
Rudy Grant and band at Community Life Care Center, 4751 E. Costilla Ave. Centennial 80122
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Friday & Saturday, 14th & 15th
Rudy Grant, featuring Chris Alan on keys, at Birdie’s Restaurant & Lounge, 595 S. Clinton St. (Windsor Gardens), Denver 80247 – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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Friday, 14th
We Are Family: Songs of Hope and Unity: Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs that bring us together. The show features performances by Crazy-Ex Girlfriend’s Gabrielle Ruiz; America’s Got Talent vocalist Rayshun LaMarr; Broadway star and recording artist Morgan James; Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, and celebrated recording artist Nova Payton. Hosted by Emmy & Tony Award-winner Judith Light.
https://video.rmpbs.org/video/trailer-ydtxbz/
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Saturday, 15th – 8:00 a.m.
Rudy Grant & the Screaming Eagles Band at Colorado Fresh Food Market Show, 1st & University Blvd., Cherry Creek
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Saturday, 15th – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Rudy Grant & the Screaming Eagles Band at Birdie’s Restaurant & Lounge – Dinner Show –
567 South.Clinton St. (Windsor Gardens)
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Sunday, 16th – 11 am to 1 pm
Boulder Creek Fest Sunday Concert Series: Laurie & Lorrie Duo will play a bit of everything to please any age downtown Boulder (near the bandshell 13th and Canyon)
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Sunday, 16th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
JJ Fraser at The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden 80401 [See Events for more details]
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Monday, 17th – 7:00 p.m.
COMBO’s General Meeting – Kick Off to Songwriting Contest – See Events!
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Tuesday, 18th – 7 p.m.
“At Home” is a social event put on by the Association for Commuinty Living. ACL has advocated for the rights of persons with disability challenges since 1974. Laurie Dameron with Special Music Guest – Rebecca Abraxas | https://www.aclboulder.org/ | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85869943557
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Thursday, 20th –
JJ Fraser at The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden 80401 [See Events for more details]
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Friday & Saturday, 21st & 22nd
Two nights of Devotchka at Levitt Pavilion, Ruby Hill Park, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver 80223 | KBCO presents the great local Colorado band DeVotchka with Edwina Maben and Adam Cayton-Holland will be performing. https://www.levittdenver.org/ https://www.devotchka.net/
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Friday, 28th
KC and Lady Creole, with Comedian Jimmy Abeyta. 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 – Sunday, 29th – 31st
Amp the Cause presents Denver’s Day of Rock
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Saturday, 29th – Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Laurie Dameron at The Old Gallery, Allenspark | Free hot dogs!
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Sunday May 30th – 1 – 4pm
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 distancing!
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June 2021
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Friday, June 4th
Jenn Cleary releases her full children’s record called All Together Now! http://www.jenncleary.com
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Friday thru Sunday, 4th – 6th – CANCELLED – Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass Festival, Jam Camps, and Workshops
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Monday, 21st – 7:00 p.m.
COMBO’s General Meeting: “How to Get Your Band Video Made – on YOUR Budget!”
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Tuesday, 22nd – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Intro to Radio Operations Presented by Denver Open Media – 2101 Arapahoe Street, Denver
Members: $25; Non-members: $50
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
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Thursday, 24th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
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July 2021
Sunday, 18th –
Jinx Jones at the Oriental Theater – more to be announced! https://theorientaltheater.com/event/373458/Jinx-Jones-His-All-Star-Band
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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
Sunday, September 12th
Heads Up! DATE CHANGE: Vintage Voltage Expo / Guitar Show | Delta by Marriott at 120th & I-25 – See “Events”
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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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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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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 Presented by Denver Open Media – June 22nd & 24th
https://www.denveropenmedia.org/classes/intro-radio-operations-12
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