Nick Schnebelen

Kansas City Guitar Hero Nick Schnebelen Brings His Band To Oregon For Two Nights

Nick Schnebelen has blues in his blood. Nick and siblings grew up with their parents who played music full time in the Kansas City blues scene. Along with his sister Danielle and brother Chris, they formed the band Trampled Under Foot which…
Paris Slim

Paris Slim Oregon Tour March/April

Former Portland resident and Delta Groove recording artist, Franck Goldwasser aka Paris Slim will be heading back north for a spring tour of Oregon that will be making stops at numerous venues and featuring special guests along the way. Paris…
Lorna Bracken Baxter
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The Lady Sings the Blues, and Jazz Too

Portland singer and diva Lorna Bracken Baxter keeps her family's rich musical legacy alive By John Rumler From a very early age, vocalist Lorna Bracken Baxter knew that she was going to devote her life to singing and music. “It has always…
Robert Randolph & The Family Band

The Aladdin Theater Welcomes Robert Randolph & The Family Band

“Robert Randolph is an American Original," says Blue Note Records’ President Don Was. "He has mastered what is, arguably, the most complex instrument in the world and developed a unique voice that is equal parts street-corner church and…
Scott Ramminger

What’s on Tap for March’s General Membership Meeting …

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Str., Portland Wednesday, March 1 – 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $5.00 Opening Acoustic Set – Mark Shark Second Electric Set – Sister Mercy If you look at the BluesNotes calendar for March you’ll…
Scott Ramminger

New Music To Note – March 2017

Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office or purchased personally this past month that should be noted: Annika Chambers – Wild & Free (Under The Radar Music Group) Billy D & The Hoodoos – Overnight Success (Rokdablu…
Walla Walla Guitar Festival

The 2017 Walla Walla Guitar Festival gets (even) LARGER!

Now in their sixth year, The Walla Walla Guitar festival has gotten even bigger than ever before. Combining forces with Feast Walla Walla, you’ll be treated to amazing national and regional acts, along with gourmet food and wine offerings.…
Journey To Memphis All-Stars

2017 Journey To Memphis Applications Due By April

The Journey To Memphis is the Cascade Blues Association’s regional competition to select the acts that will represent our organization and region in next year’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN, held in early 2018. This…
The International Blues Challenge

Return to the International Blues Challenge

Beale Street, Memphis, TN January 30-February 4, 2017 By Jeff Levine It’s great to be back in Portland, where the trees are green, the politics are blue and the living is healthy.  I had the chance to return to Memphis for the 2017 International…
Scott Ramminger

Scott Ramminger

Do What Your Heart Says To Arbor Lane Music Saxophonist Scott Ramminger may live and work in the Washington, DC area, but his musical soul lies directly in New Orleans. His songs are filled with the jumpy, second line and jazzy feel associated…