For months now we’ve been advertising the CHUN UMX Auditions for the wrong date. FINALLY someone noticed and let us know! The auditions will be held THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd. See below for more info… COMBO’S MARCH MEETING: WE’LL BE ATTENDING THE UMX AUDITIONS! What: CHUN – UMX Auditions for People’s Fair entertainment When: Saturday, March 22nd [NOTE CORRECTED DATE] Where: The Celtic Tavern, 18th & Blake Streets, LoDo, Denver Time: 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Cost: FREE!! Ages: All ages! COMBO will not be holding a regular meeting in March. Please join us in saluting the bands and artists who were lucky enough to score an audition slot for the CHUN-UMX People’s Fair Entertainment in June! (The application process closed back in January). ATHENA PROJECT FESTIVAL – MARCH 14th THROUGH MARCH 30th Athena Project is dedicated to supporting and expanding women’s artistic contributions to the Denver stage and the wider community. Athena Project’s mission is to empower women and strengthen the Denver community through developing and showcasing women’s and girls’ artistic contributions, while inviting new audiences into the creative process. To learn more and for full schedules, go to AthenProjectFestival.org And congratulations to the following for being selected to perform during the festival, many of whom are COMBO members! SuCh Angie Stevens Chasing May Rachel & The Ruckus Bettman & Halpin Two Girls With Guitars Roma Ransom Lexy Beat Music Laurie Dameron Rhonda Knight Lauren Brombert BENEFIT SHOW FOR BILLIE SHELLIST Mile High Blues Society (MHBS) member Ronnie Shellist’s wife Billie has been suffering from Late Stage Chronic Lyme Disease, which has been debilitating for her and financially devastating for their family. Ronnie is a pro musician and blues harp player known worldwide. He has brought a lot of attention and respect to the Denver blues scene. Gerry Hundt, Ronnie Shellist, and Jeremy Vasquez will be headlining the show, along with a slate of other great players. Please make plans to attend! What: Benefit concert and fundraiser for Billie Shellist and her family When: Sunday, March 23rd Where: D-Note in Arvada Time: Starting at 2:00 p.m. Cost: Donation to the family to help with medical bills More details about the benefit can be found on Facebook: https://facebook/events/619253331456018 [From the MHBS newsletter: milehighbluessociety] COMBO’S APRIL MEETING: PROGRAM ON CROWD FUNDING What: COMBO’s General Meeting – Program on “Crowd Funding” When: Sunday, April 27th Where: Breckenridge Brewery, 22nd & Blake Streets, LoDo, Denver Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Cost: FREE!! Ages: All ages! COMBO’s regular general meeting will be held on Sunday, April 27th. The program will be on Crowd Funding. We have confirmed Rebecca Folsom, Katey Laurel, Reed Fuchs (Moon Magnet Studios) and Rob Drabkin who will be speaking as to how they raised money to fund their projects through Crowd Funding sites such as KickStarter and Go Fund Me. They’ll offer suggestions for how to make your plea generate the funds you need for your next CD, tour, merchandise, or other project(s). They’ll also have some advice for us as to what may keep your project from getting off the ground. Please join us for this interesting and informative program. Come early and have dinner at the Breckenridge – their food is delicious! breckenridgebrewery THIRD ANNUAL ROOT 40 MUSIC FEST – APRIL 21st THRU APRIL 27th Upper Colfax will host 7 days of music, networking, and music education celebrating established and up-and-coming musical acts in venues up and down Colfax, featuring the historic Fillmore Auditorium, the Ogden Theatre and more. Here are just a few of the festivities planned for the week: ~April 21 – Root40 Launch Party at Sie FilmCenter at 7 p.m. Deep Eddy Cocktail contest announced. FREE wristbands given out for attendees to receive drink discounts at all Root 40 venues. Chris Daniels and CAM Records presents Kevin Lyman, the founder of The Vans Warped Tour as a keynote speaker! ~ April 25 – 3-6p East High School stage featuring youth musicians: donation point for direct donations to The East High Music Program. ~ April 26 – Outdoor Concert at Argonaut Wine & Liquor – Beer and Vodka garden, vendors and a Huge Lineup of Headlining Acts! 1 – 5 p.m. ~ April 27 – Music Expo & Wrap Party at the Fillmore 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE Mimosas, panel presentations, business networking and live entertainment Follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram for updates. Lineup to be announced soon at root40 Bring canned food to any Root40 event in support of DenUM and 9Cares Colorado Shares! SAVE THE DATE ALERT”!! FRIDAY, MAY 30th “Cricket on the Hill Reunion”, Friday May 30th, 2014 @ Herman’s Hideaway. More info added. Go to the Herman’s website for the details! Bands include King Rat, Horse and Wanker. Baggs Patrick will run an open stage from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. as well. Just like in the good ol’ days! hermanshideaway CHUN – UMX PEOPLE’S FAIR – JUNE 7th & 8th – CIVIC CENTER PARK In case you’re wondering, the Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods’ “People’s Fair” will be held the first full weekend of June in Denver’s Civic Center Park, Colfax and Broadway (just west of the State Capitol Building). The event is free, open to all ages, and is definitely a “family affair”! peoplesfair
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