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Mark Cameron– “Back From the Edge”  (Cop Records) 

    Review by John Taylor  Wherever that edge is, we’re glad Mark Cameron wandered over to take a look. And we’re even gladder that he made it back OK, because he’s returned with an armload of great music, spiced with some satisfying…
Board Update - September 2021
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Board Update – September 2021

Board Update - September 2021 By Shelley Garrett You may have noticed that this column has slowly been changing into something new. Many people have told us that they don’t really know what the CBA is doing. With 10 active members currently…
Duffy Bishop Band September 24by Kathy L. Rankin
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Duffy Bishop Band September 24

Duffy Bishop Band September 24 Alberta Rose Theatre-CBA Co sponsored $25 advance/$30 at the door…buy tickets here  (CBA members, see your email blast for a code that saves you $2) By Shelley Garrett Duffy Bishop and Chris Carlson were mainstays…
Too Slim and the Taildraggers September 29th
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Too Slim and the Taildraggers September 29th

Too Slim and the Taildraggers September 29th Alberta Rose-CBA Co Sponsored “Pandemic Hold” on Steroids By Kirk Anderson Early 2020 at Zack Kasik’s Wild Feather Recording studio in Nashville. A fist full of songs written and rehearsed.…
News from The Blues Foundation - September 2021
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News from The Blues Foundation – September 2021

News from The Blues Foundation September 2021 International Blues Challenge We are in countdown mode! After a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all eager to gather at the 2022 International Blues Challenge (IBC), scheduled…
Key Events and Save the Dates! September 2021
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Key Events and Save the Dates! September 2021

Key Events and Save the Dates! September 2021 9/9 Allman Betts, Roseland Theater (CBA c0o-sponsored event) 9/11 CBA Journey to Memphis Competition, Artichoke Music 9/11 Sonny Hess Birthday Bash/Street Fest, Blue Diamond 9/24 Duffy Bishop,…
Altered Five Blues Band - Holler If You Hear Me
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Altered Five Blues Band – Holler If You Hear Me

Altered Five Blues Band Holler If You Hear Me Blind Pig Records, Sept. 3, 2021 Review by Anni Piper You might think volunteering for your local blues society would be all sassafras and tedium. However, that would be terribly misguided as there…
Blues Nights - Lovejoy Rooftop at the Botanist
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Blues Nights – Lovejoy Rooftop at the Botanist

Blues Nights - Lovejoy Rooftop at the Botanist Lovejoy Rooftop 910 NW 14th Ave. in the Pearl District The CBA is delighted to be working in partnership with Soundstage Events and Muse Media Collective to bring these special nights of blues music…
Board Spotlight - Randy Murphy
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Board Spotlight – Randy Murphy

Board Spotlight - Randy Murphy An Oregon native, Randy’s been a fan of blues since his high school years, but his interest piqued in 1982, when he heard Albert Collins playing in a dive in Ashland. Many years later he picked up a copy of BluesNotes…
The CBA and Artichoke Music Present 2021 Journey to Memphis Sept. 11
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The CBA and Artichoke Music Present 2021 Journey to Memphis Sept 11

The CBA and Artichoke Music Present 2021 Journey to Memphis Sept. 11 A fundraiser – your tickets and donations help the winner get to Memphis! Saturday, Sept. 11 -- Doors at 1 p.m. Program at 1:20 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite are $20 per person.…