Gulf Coast Piano Legend Marcia Ball Returns to Portland: July 19

The New York Times describes Marcia Ball as playing “two-fisted New Orleans barrelhouse piano and sings in a husky, knowing voice about all the trouble men and women can get into on the way to a good time.” The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised…

SAVE THE DATE: Cascade Blues Association Annual Members Only Picnic – Sunday, August 7th

One of the most anticipated events of the year for is Cascade Blues Association Annual Members Only Picnic. This year the picnic will take place on Sunday, August 7. It is open to members and their families only, and is one of the best perks…

The CBA Says Goodbye To Barry Blackwell

It is with extremely heavy hearts and regret that we have to announce that Cascade Blues Association Board Member Barry Blackwell passed away on June 4. As a long-time volunteer and a devoted board member, Barry was always the first to step…