Cascade Blues
Cascade Blues
The City of Roses is also the City of the Blues... Portland, Oregon is widely recognized for its vibrant blues scene. Here are a few ways you can learn more about our local blues community.
The Cascade Blues Association is the Proud Recipient of the Blues Foundation’s “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award for 2003!
This award is presented to the blues society that has been the most active in the past year through its newsletter, educational efforts and community outreach programs. It's the highest attainable honor for non-performers in the blues industry, created to recognize the behind-the-scenes professionals and fans who keep the Blues thriving and forging ahead.
Curtis Salgado
Written by Administrator Friday, 26 June 2009 18:38
(photo by Ross Hamilton
courtesy of Double Tee Productions
c/o Shane Tappendorf
10 NW 6th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
221-0288
Official Website for Curtis
Muddy Awards:
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1989 Best Male Vocalist
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1990 Best Male Vocalist
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1991 Best Male Vocalist
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1991 The Stilettos won Best R&B Act
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1991 Inducted into the CBA Hall of Fame for Best Male Vocalist
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1992 The album "Curtis Salgado & the Stillettos" won Best National Recording (Tied w/ SRV's "The Sky Is Crying")
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1993 Best Blues harp
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1994 Best Male Vocalist
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1995 Best Male Vocalist
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1996 Best Male Vocalist
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1997 Best Male Vocalist
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1998 Best Male Vocalist (Tied w/ Lloyd Jones)
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1999 Best Male Vocalist
G. J. “Hammerhead” Rose: Blues Power
Written by Administrator Friday, 26 June 2009 18:38
by John Rumler |
| G. J. "Hammerhead" Rose |
“Too many of our brothers are livin' out on the streets
No job, no education, ain't got enough to eat...”
Back From Vietnam Blues
Terry Robb
Written by Administrator Friday, 26 June 2009 18:37
Terry Robb at Burnside's 10th Anniversary Party
Muddy Awards:
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1991 Best Traditional Blues Player
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1992 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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1993 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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1994 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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1994 Inducted into the CBA Hall of Fame for Best Acoustic Guitar
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1995 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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1996 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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1997 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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1997 Terry Robb Acoustic Blues Trio won Best Traditional Blues Act
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1998 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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1999 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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2000 Terry Robb Trio wins Best Traditional Blues Act
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2000 Best Acoustic Guitarist
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2001 Best Acoustic Guitarist
Fritz Richmond
Written by Administrator Friday, 26 June 2009 18:37
Wasn't That A Time:
The Story of Jug Band Music and Fritz Richmond
Article Reprint from the April & May 2002 BluesNotes
By: J.T. "Bugs" Engel
Make no mistake about it. Before the Blues was born as a recognized art form, Jug Band Music was heard throughout the poorest Appalachia and Piedmont regions and Deep South. Jug Band Music was the definitive precursor and the heart and soul of traditional Blues music.
Bill Rhoades
Written by Administrator Friday, 26 June 2009 18:36
Bill Rhoades at Burnside's 10th Anniversary Party
Muddy Awards
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1991 Back What You Believe In Award
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1992 Best Blues Harp
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1994 Best Blues harp
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1995 Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings won Best New Act
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1998 Bill Rhoades & Alan Hager won Best Traditional Blues Act
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1998 Best Blues harp
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1999 Best Blues harp
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1999 Bill Rhoades & Alan Hager won Best Traditional Blues Act
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