Welcome Mike Day-CBA Treasurer!
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CBA Presents – Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys

CBA Presents: Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys (First in a Series) By Marie Walters Located under the protective cover of expansive canopies where the old On Deck sports bar used to be, Botanist House hosts Lovejoy Rooftop, a venue offering…
Ramblings on My Mind August 2021
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Ramblings on My Mind August 2021

Ramblings on My Mind August 2021 by Shelley Garrett CBA VP News and Upcoming Events “Blues for Slim Lively, a Benefit for Greg Johnson” Save the date: Oct. 17 at the Crystal Ballroom. Tickets go on sale Aug. 1 through the Crystal Ballroom…
Tim Shaughnessy - April 3 1955 - June 12 2021
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Tim Shaughnessy – April 3 1955 – June 12 2021

Tim Shaughnessy: April 3 1955-June 12 2021 By Dave Kahl On Sunday, July 11th, one of the most poignant, touching tributes took place at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm near Woodburn; a celebration of the the life of Tim Shaughnessy: bass player,…
Member Spotlight - Marie Walters Board Secretary
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Member Spotlight – Marie Walters Board Secretary

Member Spotlight: Board Secretary Marie Walters Marie was asked to join the board as Secretary in June of 2019 and was elected to the board to serve in 2020 and 2021. She comes from a background steeped in both music and community service, having…
Johnny Moore
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Johnny Moore

Johnny Moore By John Taylor from quotes and notes from Ed Neumann, Joe McCarthy & Scott White Portland has a little less swing in its step these days. Drummer Johnny Moore, whose sticks have struck up some of the best rhythms the city has…
Carlton Jackson 1961 – 2021
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Carlton Jackson 1961 – 2021

Carlton Jackson 1961 – 2021 By Dave Kahl The shock waves that rippled through the Portland music community with the passing of Carlton Jackson, nearly a month ago (as of this writing), have yet to ebb. In fact, the impact has been felt across…
Ben Rice - Shake a Hand
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Ben Rice – Shake a Hand

Ben Rice Shake a Hand (Self-release) Review by John Taylor Ben Rice’s latest album is called “Shake a Hand,” and you’d best shake a leg and get your hands on a copy. Recorded by Keenan McRae in New Orleans and engineered by Jimi Bott…
Melody Guy-Ketcham August 8th
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Melody Guy-Ketcham August 8th at Artichoke Music, 7pm

Melody Guy-Ketcham August 8th at Artichoke Music 7pm Artichoke Music is pleased to welcome a uniquely gifted songwriter and performer, Melody Guy. She reaches fans and inspires them to follow her through a life’s journey of love, loss and…
Kara Grainger August 12th
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Kara Grainger August 12th at the Alberta St Pub

Kara Grainger August 12th at the Alberta St Pub. 8:30pm (CBA co-sponsored event) With Pat McDougall on keys, David Guy (from Nashville) bass and Simon Lucas, drums Her music career began in a small suburban town of Sydney Australia and since…
Welcome Mike Day-CBA Treasurer!
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Welcome Mike Day-CBA Treasurer!

Welcome Mike Day-CBA Treasurer! Hi, I’m Mike Day and am looking forward to joining the CBA Board as your new Treasurer! I have a Master of Public Administration degree and currently work in public health IT management. For several years,…