Los Angeles-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward grew up listening to a lot of blues and hip hop, so blending these two styles just came naturally. She explains that “it was more about simplicity, honing in on what I love about music and what makes me who I am as an artist.” It’s a realization […]
For over five decades and with more than forty albums to his credit, Taj Mahal has played a vital role in preserving traditional blues and African-American roots music. “What inspires me most about my career is that I’ve been able to make a living playing the music that I always loved and wanted to play […]
After leaving their native Colorado, The Wood Brothers pursued different musical interests. Chris journeyed to New York and found fame with the jazz-funk outfit Medeski, Martin & Wood, while Oliver took his love for the blues to Atlanta and formed the band King Johnson. It was at family gatherings where the two began to jam […]
Celebrating its seventh year, the Winter Blues Music Festival will take place on March 10 at the Elk’s Lodge,13121 SE McLoughlin Boulevard in Oak Grove. This year’s event will feature the music of Gabriel Cox, Timothy James & The Portland Blues Revival, Johnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys, Suburban Slim, The Thunder Brothers, Kris Deelane […]
The 2018 Journey To Memphis first round will be held on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 at The Garages Music & Event Center, 4800 SW Western Avenue in Beaverton. We will be holding the event earlier this year to avoid conflict with Rose Festival events and holiday commitments the weekends of Mother’s Day […]
Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month of note: Brett Benton – Live at Highway 99 Blues Club (Country Blood Records) Carolyn Gaines – Beware Of My Dog (Polka Dot Records) Johnny Tucker – Seven Day Blues (Highjohn Records) Lightnin’ Larry Dupio – […]
Live At Highway 99 Blues Club Country Blood Records Brett Benton left his home in Florida back in 2016, making his way across the country to perform his blues. He eventually landed in Seattle where over the past year he has made a well regarded name for himself, claiming the Washington Blues Society’s BB Award […]
The Alberta Rose Theatre welcomes legendary singer/songwriter Chris Smither on Wednesday, March 7 at 8:00 pm for an all ages performance. Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, as well as modern poets and philosophers. Smither began his career encouraged by folk musician Eric Von Schmidt in the mid-1960s, and has in turn […]
Narrative Boogie Pzedeco Records Norwegian bluesman Daniel Eriksen has a free flowing slide style that may bring to mind other notable guitarists like Roy Rogers or John Mooney. He was the second place winner in the 2018 International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category, performing with a feel that you’d tend to guess came from […]
Martin Sexton grew up on roots rock and the blues and is known for his spellbinding live performances, amazing vocal, and searing guitar chops. His songwriting blends several genres of American music, including soul, gospel, country, rock, blues, and R&B, with a voice that Rolling Stone described as “soul marinated that can easily be compared […]