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Big Dreams – Raw Talent – Real Blues

The first round of the Journey to Memphis competition, where local blues artists give it their all for a chance to represent the Cascade Blues Association at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee is being held Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Mekong Bistro, 8200 NE Siskiyou, Portland, OR 97220. Doors open at 12:30pm, performances will take place between 1:00pm – 5:00pm.

Calling All Youth Blues Artists! Journey To Memphis Youth Showcase Challenge

The Cascade Blues Association is now accepting applications for our 2025 Journey to Memphis (J2M) Youth Showcase challenge! This is your shot to represent the Pacific Northwest at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tennessee,…

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Journey to Memphis Finals Set Sail on the Waterfront Blues Festival Cruisin’ To Memphis aboard the Portland Spirit!

Cruisin’ to Memphis is a floating celebration of the region’s up-and-coming as well as established blues and soul artists. International Blues Challenge artists will take the stage alongside award-winning Texas guitar slinger Jonn…

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Calling All Blues Artists – The Journey to Memphis 2025 Edition Has Begun!

Calling All Blues Artists – The Journey to Memphis 2025 Has Begun! The Cascade Blues Association is now accepting applications for our 2025 Journey to Memphis (J2M) competition! This is your shot to represent the Pacific Northwest at…

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Buy Tickets Now! Third Annual Back What You Believe In Benefit

Join us for a lineup of seven performances by seven amazing artists including Tevis Hodge Jr, Jody Carroll, Rich Layton & Tough Town, Ms. Vee with Chance Hayden, The Strangetones, Mike Skill Group and the reunion of the Too Slim and…

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2025 Journey To Memphis Challenge Open To Entries!

Sunday June 1, 2025 J2M Competition at Mekong Bistro (Time TBD) Saturday, July 5, 2025 Finals at Waterfront Blues Festival IBC Afternoon Cruise January 13-17, 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis The CBA has a long history of sending a Band and a Solo/Duo Act to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) held in Memphis January 2026. The Journey to Memphis Challenge is how we choose the competitors. A Youth Act will also be selected through a separate competition to be held later this year. They will attend but will not compete at the IBC.

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Big Dreams – Raw Talent – Real Blues

Calling All Youth Blues Artists! Journey To Memphis Youth Showcase Challenge

Journey to Memphis Finals Set Sail on the Waterfront Blues Festival Cruisin’ To Memphis aboard the Portland Spirit!

Calling All Blues Artists – The Journey to Memphis 2025 Edition Has Begun!

Buy Tickets Now! Third Annual Back What You Believe In Benefit

2025 Journey To Memphis Challenge Open To Entries!

Monthly Member Showcase May and June Acts Announced!

We’re gearing up for Journey to Memphis

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