Cascade Blues Association

Many Opportunities for CBA Volunteers to Join Committees are Available

Many Opportunities for CBA Volunteers to better serve our community and plan upcoming events, the CBA is forming some new committees. If one of these committees piques your interest and you think you might like to volunteer for it, contact any…
Carvin Jones
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The Big Legrowlski to Host Guitarist Carvin Jones in May

Buddy Miles called Carvin Jones "The New King of Strings,” and The Cascade Blues Association is proud to announce Jones’ first appearance in Portland at The Big Legrowlski. Guitarist magazine ranked Jones as one of the top fifty blues guitarists…
In Loving Memory of Jim Mesi
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In Loving Memory of Jim Mesi

Jim Mesi passed away in early March. He was an icon of the Portland music scene, having played for more than fifty years at the very top level. Throughout his career in Portland, and for a short while in Seattle, Mesi inspired countless musicians.…
Thank You Squrl

Thank You Squrl

After twenty-seven years of bringing the blues to radio and promoting shows in the Columbia River Gorge, Steve “Squrl” Curley will be retiring from further endeavors at this time. Through his radio program, listeners were exposed to the…
Shelley Garrett - Candidate for CBA Vice-President
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BluesNotes

April General Membership Meeting

January’s General Membership Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 7:00 pm

Please join The Cascade Blues Association as we kick off a new year in a new venue for our membership meetings —  The McMenamins Mission Theater. This is going to be the perfect way to begin 2019 since we’re bringing in some of the finest…
2021 Muddy Awards
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30th Annual Muddy Awards Held in Spectacular New Fashion

The 30th annual Muddy Awards took on a new venue, new format and an old look for the actual award, and it all came across in spectacular fashion. Now including multiple short showcases featuring nominated acts, everything fell in line and on…
OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTIONS
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OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTIONS FROM THE BY-LAWS

7.3 President. The President shall supervise and direct the business of the corporation. In addition, the President shall preside at meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors. The President has the right to make Executive decisions…
Merry Larsen - Candidate for CBA Treasurer
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Merry Larsen – Candidate for CBA Treasurer

Merry Larsen - Candidate for CBA Treasurer Qualifications: Work experience in sales & marketing. Past National Oregon Director for General Federation of Junior Women’s Clubs CBA Contributions: At-large Board Member from 1996, 1997, 2012…
Shelley Garrett - Candidate for CBA Vice-President
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Shelley Garrett – Candidate for CBA Vice-President

Shelley Garrett - Candidate for CBA Vice-President Qualifications: Served as Vice-President in 1995, Secretary from 1993-94 My work experience included leading diverse teams to complete projects Current Contributions: Producing the CBA Calendar Volunteer…