Sonny Rhodes

Sonny Rhodes

The Essential Sonny Rhodes: Songs & Stories Need To Know Music Clarence Smith, better known to the world as Sonny Rhodes, is part of that long rich line of superior blues guitarists originating from Texas. With a career ranging for more…
What’s on Tap for November’s General Membership Meeting

What’s on Tap for November’s General Membership Meeting . . . The Muddy Awards!!

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., Portland Wednesday, November 1 - 6:30 pm Members always Free, Non-members attending the Muddys $5.00 It’s here again. The biggest night for the blues in the City of Portland as the Cascade Blues Association…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music To Note – Nov 2017

Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month of note: Al Basile – Quiet Money (Sweetspot) Albert Castiglia – Up All Night (Ruf Records) Chris Cain – Chris Cain (Little Village…
King Louie’s Blues Revue

King Louie’s Blues Revue

Live At Riverhouse Jazz Shoug Records When jazz promoter Marshall Glickman began bringing King Louie’s Blues Revue to Bend for the Jazz at the Oxford series he never felt that the act would become so popular that he’d be booking the performance…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind – Nov 2017

Greg Johnson, CBA President The Muddy Awards is always a night of excitement. Honoring the musicians and people involved in our local blues community is always something to celebrate and we appreciate The Melody Ballroom allowing us to return…
Habib Koité

Mali Guitarist Habib Koité Coming To The Star Theater

As one of Africa's most popular and recognized musicians, Habib Koité is a modern troubadour with extraordinary musicianship, wit, and wisdom that translates across cultures. Hailing from the musically prolific West African nation of Mali,…
Tedeschi Trucks Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band To Play Keller Auditorium

Now in its eighth year, the Grammy award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band has earned its reputation as one of the premier live acts touring today. The 12-piece ensemble, led by the husband-and-wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and guitarist-singer…
Alastair Greene

The Birk Hosts Rising Blues Star Alastair Greene For Two Shows

Southern Californian guitarist, singer and songwriter Alastair Greene’s musical journey has been anything but traditional. His combination of blues, Southern rock, and jam band sensibilities have been thrilling audiences for nearly two decades.…
Benefit For Frankie Redding

“Music Heals The Soul” — A Benefit For Frankie Redding

Frankie Redding, aka The Funk Master, has been performing as a professional musician since he was 15-years-old. He started at Portland’s Original Cotton Club when he was in High School, sitting in on B-3 organ for the dynamic Billy Larkin.…
Tom Paxton

Folk Legend Tom Paxton Performs At Alberta Rose Theatre

American folk-music icon Tom Paxton graces the Alberta Rose stage with his original and timeless folk-song repertoire, classic voice, and presence. Paxton has become a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying…