
Introducing Kirk Anderson
Introducing Kirk Anderson
New Blues Notes Writer
Introducing Kirk Anderson, our new Blues Notes contributor. He’s written two articles this month, one about the upcoming Allman-Betts show at the Roseland and another from an interview with…

CBA President Greg Johnson – updated 10.7.21
CBA President Greg Johnson
In case you aren’t following on Facebook, here are the latest updates on how Greg is doing …
From Greg’s wife Cherie:
10.7.21
I get to see the love of my life today! Greg is out of ICU but not readmitted…

Blue Diamond Street Fest & Sonny’s Birthday Bash – Saturday, Sept. 11
Blue Diamond Street Fest & Sonny’s Birthday Bash
Saturday, Sept. 11, from 3-9 p.m.
Once again, this year the Blue Diamond takes over Flanders Street at the back of the club.
The music schedule:
3 p.m. -- Sportin’ Lifers with…

The Blues Americana Allman-Betts Band
The Blues. Americana. Allman-Betts Band
by Kirk Anderson
Music has so many definitions around the world. The definitions change with time. Each generation feels their definition is the only one that matters. Oxford Languages defines Americana…

Midnight at The Crossroads – Oct. 22 Echo Theater
Midnight at The Crossroads
Oct. 22, Echo Theater
By Marie Walters
We are partnering with Querencia Dance Productions to promote a completely different kind of blues show on Oct. 22. “Midnight at the Crossroads” is a celebration of the blues…

New Music to Note-September 2021
New Music to Note-September 2021
Southern Avenue — Be the Love You Want
The DogTown Blues Band — Search No More
Johnny Tucker, feat. Kid Ramos and the Allstars — 75 and Alive
Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band…

Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music Present Tevis Hodge Jr
Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music
Present Tevis Hodge Jr
Wednesday September 1st at 7pm
The CBA is pleased to present Tevis Hodge Jr, an up-and-coming guitar player in Portland whose set list is dominated by traditional blues and ragtime.…