
Sister Mercy
Diamonds
Self Produced
When Portland’s Sister Mercy released their first album, Heads Over Heels, in 2014, little did they realize just how much impact that they would create on the local music scene; even stretching across the Pacific Northwest…

Menucha Retreat’s Blues In The Gorge Camp & Acoustic Blues Masters Concert
The fifth annual Blues in the Gorge Acoustic Guitar Blues Camp takes place this year from Friday, September 28 through Tuesday, October 2, presented by Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon. The class sizes are limited to…

Tom Gilberts
Grit
Polymerase Records
Tom Gilberts contacted me online and told me that Terry Robb had suggested that I should hear his new album, Grit. Well if Terry is going to recommend something then of course my ears are going to perk up. And I have…

Thank You Volunteers
The Cascade Blues Association often holds events or places merchandise booths at special events where we need an extra hand on deck, and we greatly appreciate when our volunteers step forward to help us out. Thanks to the following individuals…

Michelle Malone, Georgia-Based Roots Artist
Compared to most musical artists in the Americana genre, Michelle Malone seems like a pair of distressed blue jeans amidst a sea of pantsuits. Unlike the surplus of self-professed rootsy rebels, one listen to this woman from Dixie and you know…

Andy Stokes Big Portland Birthday Bash
Andy Stokes returns to Portland and to the Alberta Rose Theatre to celebrate his birthday and his recent chart success with the hit single “Best Day Ever.” Andy has been sharing his soulful voice and undeniable musical mastery with the Northwest…

Sunbanks Festival, Fall Line-up & Dates
The Sunbanks Festival is a four-day, semi-annual music festival located against the backdrop of Banks Lake near Grand Coulee Dam at the beautiful Sunbanks Lake Resort in Electric City, Washington. The prestigious event is a seven-time Washington…

Seattle’s Andy Coe Band Jerry Garcia Tribute Featuring Papa Mali
Originally formed to pay tribute to Jerry Garcia, The Andy Coe Band has emerged as the liveliest psychedelic band to come out of the Pacific Northwest in years! On Sunday, September 2 they’ll be going back to their roots with a full, two set…

David Bromberg Brings The Blues, The Whole Blues & Nothing But The Blues to The Aladdin.
For Americana godfather David Bromberg, it all began with the blues. His incredible journey spans five-and-a-half decades, and includes – but is not limited to – adventures with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jerry Garcia, and music and life…

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Bring Their California Cool Blues To The Albert Rose
With his wily and unforgettable original songs and his hipster, street-smart vocals, no one on the blues scene writes or sings like Rick Estrin. No one looks like him either, as Estrin is always dressed to the nines, sporting his trademark pencil-line…