
Terry Currier Day Proclaimed In Portland, August 12
Mayor Ted Wheeler issued a Proclamation designating August 12, 2017, as “Terry Currier Day” throughout the City of Portland. The official announcement was made on July 4th at the Waterfront Blues Festival, prior to a set of music by Duffy…

Top Blues Acts Headline 20th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival returns for its twentieth anniversary with a stunning cast of internationally acclaimed GRAMMY-winning jazz and blues musicians, local and regional bands, and high school groups throughout the weekend.…

Oregon Music Hall Of Fame Announces 2017 Recipients
On Tuesday, July 11, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame held a press conference at Tony Starlight’s to announce the recipients for their 2017 induction honors. Amongst these selected were four individuals directly associated with the state’s…

Thank You CBA Volunteers!!
The Cascade Blues Association occasionally holds events where it is necessary for extra hands to assist in making sure everything runs smoothly. That is never more true than at the Waterfront Blues Festival where we have a merchandise booth…

New Music To Note – August 2017
Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month of note:
Antry – Devil Don’t Care (Tres Lobas Enterprises)
Jason Buie – Driftin’ Heart (Self Produced)
Jim Allchin – Decisions…