Coming Soon - CBA Needs Analysis
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Coming Soon – CBA Needs Analysis

Coming Soon - CBA Needs Analysis By CBA staff In the coming weeks, the CBA Planning Committee will be distributing a needs analysis email to members, venues and performers currently listed in the CBA database. The purpose of this project is…
Tickets on Sale Now for the 42nd Blues Music Awards
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Tickets on Sale Now for the 42nd Blues Music Awards!

Tickets on Sale Now for the 42nd Blues Music Awards! While everyone hoped this year’s Blues Music Awards might be able to see us gather for a live event, the 2021 BMAs will again be presented virtually on Sunday, June 6, starting at 2 p.m.…
CBA President Greg Johnson diagnosed with cancer
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CBA President Greg Johnson diagnosed with cancer

CBA President Greg Johnson diagnosed with cancer Now for some sad news. If you aren't on Facebook, you may not know that CBA President Greg Johnson was recently diagnosed with cancer.  The blues community is stepping up to help Greg and his…
Lu’s Jukebox - Lucinda Williams
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Lu’s Jukebox – Lucinda Williams Offers a Series of Streaming Performances 

Lu’s Jukebox - Lucinda Williams Offers a Series of Streaming Performances  Join award-winning, revered singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams on an unprecedented musical journey spanning time and multiple genres with her latest endeavor, Lu’s…
CBA Board Important Message
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CBA Officers Voting Timeline for 2021 Service Terms

CBA Officers Voting Timeline for 2021 Service Terms Reminder, all elected positions are voted on each year. General job descriptions follow below, with a more detailed list for the Treasurer position. *****As Greg noted in his "Ramblings"…
Catfish Lou's Reopens!
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Catfish Lou’s Reopens!

Catfish Lou's Reopens! "Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours." ~Elton John Music is magical and powerful. It brings us together, heals our hearts, and enables us to express our feelings.…
KBOO Local Blues Radio

Local Blues Radio

Local Blues Radio Saturdays 5-7PM KBOO 90.7 FM Dr. Jane Manning Fridays 6-10PM Squrl  jiveradio.org  4 hours of blues, gospel, soul n zydeco
Oregon Wildfire Sale
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Oregon Wildfire Sale Supported by your CBA

Oregon Wildfire Sale Supported by your CBA Recent fires changed the lives of our community forever. Help those who lost so much. Donate items or buy. Proceeds go to a non-profit fire fund.   Fire victims shop for free! Bring ID/proof…
PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
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PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT UPDATE The Summer Performance Project Committee has worked hard for the past several months to arrange for performances in various Portland parks, and are very pleased to announce that Part 1 of the project is…
2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition
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2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition Entries Now Being Accepted 

2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition Entries Now Being Accepted  Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has annually held a competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings. The Best Self-Produced CD competition is open to affiliated…