Grammy Nominees The Record Company

The Record Company’s story is well-known: after gritting it out for years in bars and clubs, a trio of musicians join forces in LA, set up some microphones in a living room, and cut an album that turns the world on its head. Released in 2016,…
Membership Meeting Cancelled

June General Membership Meeting

What a terrific turn-out we had for our initial General Membership Meeting at The Eagles last month — so many people we have not seen for a long time and many first timers, too. Bringing music back to inner South East Portland looks like it…

Heart 2 Heart Concert

On March 22, Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee Louis “King Louie” Pain suffered a “widow- maker” heart attack while performing at a Pearl District gig. Louis and his wife Tracy (Soul Sisters Productions) have taken a major financial…
Rosie Flores - Simple Case of the Blues (The Last Music Company)

Rosie Flores

Simple Case of the Blues The Last Music Company Rosie Flores has been making a name for herself for the past four decades, and a variety of musical genres assure that she resists being pigeonholed. Working over the years in both California…
Richard Wilkins - What A Life (Self-Produced)

Richard Wilkins – What A Life (Self-Produced)

What A Life Self-Produced For many years, Richard Wilkins has been a vital part of the Portland area blues scene, leading bands, laying down dynamic bass beats, and blowing killer saxophone. Yet, even though he has performed for so long, he’s…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind ~ Greg Johnson, CBA President

The CBA held the first-round of its annual Journey to Memphis competition in early May and as usual there were plenty of surprises. For me, one of the best things about this event is the number of new acts that apply. There’s always somebody…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music Releases – June 2019

There is so much good music out there and to help sort through it, we recommend starting here:   Eric Gales – The Bookends (Mascot Label Group) Harpdog Brown – For Love & Money (Dog House Records) Kelly’s Lot – Can’t Take…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

Journey To Memphis Finalists To Move On To The Waterfront

On May 10 and 11, the Cascade Blues Association hosted its first round of Journey To Memphis contestants vying to travel to Memphis to participate in the International Blues Challenge. Sixteen acts played twenty minutes each before three judges…
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Bandstand – James Clem

Hi, Friends — my big news this month is the release of my new CD "Stuff You Gotta Watch."  This 18 song disc has been in the works for some time and was recorded onto analog tape by ace producer/engineer Ron Rogers. This is mostly acoustic…
Blues In The Gorge Workshops
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Menucha Blues In The Gorge Workshops 2019

Immerse yourself in a long weekend of classes and jams with four world class blues players and teachers. During your stay, take up to 12 classes, enjoy exceptional meals, and in your free time explore the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic…