Anni Piper
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Anni Piper

Blow Up Doll Sugar Daddy Records “Blow Up Doll” is Anni Piper’s first recording since relocating to Oregon several years ago. Produced at Jimi Bott’s Roseleaf Recording, Piper brought together an impressive collection of some of the…
The Lucky Losers
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Bay Area Blues Duet The Lucky Losers

Danger meets sophistication in the soulful music of San Francisco’s The Lucky Losers. Accompanied by a dynamic four-piece ensemble, veteran Bay Area artists Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz deliver a truly signature sound, layering elements…
Samantha Fish
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Samantha Fish – Blues Phenom Returning to Portland

After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha Fish quickly established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world. Since then, the charismatic young singer-songwriter has earned a reputation as a rising guitar hero and…
CBA Board Important Message
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Anni Piper Celebrates the Release of New Album

One listen will tell you why her homeland has labeled Anni Piper The First Lady of Blues. Not only is she a sultry vocalist, but she’s also an insightful composer, accomplished bass player and show stopping performer. Born and raised in Australia,…
Phenomenal Women
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Phenomenal Women – Female Songwriters and the Women Who Inspire Them

The Lake Theater & Cafe will host singer-songwriters LaRhonda Steele, Bre Gregg, and Beth Wood as they share a stage for the first time to perform the music of their heroes— Nina Simone, Etta James, Dolly Parton, Sara Bareilles, Patty…
New Music to Note-September 2021
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New Music of Note – May 2020

May New Music Releases There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here.   Anni Piper – Blow Up Doll (Sugar Daddy Records) Casey Hensley – Good As Gone (Self Release) Crystal Shawanda –…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021
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Ramblings On My Mind – May 2020

Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President In this time of pandemic, like everybody else, I found myself confined to either home, or in my case also spending long hours at work, listening to a lot of music. Whether live online broadcasts…
virtual tip jars
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Virtual Tip Jars for Musicians

Here is a list of local Blues & Roots Musicians** Please help if you are able to! Ben Rice, paypal.me/BenRiceMusic Big Monti paypal.me/BigMontiNashville, Venmo @Monti-Big Brian Foxworth, Venmo @Foxworth-Brian, Zelle @BrianFoxworth, Cash…
CBA Board Important Message
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Important Message

Important Message from the Cascade Blues Association If you’re reading this and you’re a member of the Cascade Blues Association the website now contains your monthly issue of the BluesNotes online. Due to the coronavirus situation and its…