2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists
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Journey To Memphis Finalists To Move On To The Waterfront

On May 10 and 11, the Cascade Blues Association hosted its first round of Journey To Memphis contestants vying to travel to Memphis to participate in the International Blues Challenge. Sixteen acts played twenty minutes each before three judges…
Blues In The Gorge Workshops
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Menucha Blues In The Gorge Workshops 2019

Immerse yourself in a long weekend of classes and jams with four world class blues players and teachers. During your stay, take up to 12 classes, enjoy exceptional meals, and in your free time explore the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic…
2019 Waterfront Blues Festival
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2019 Waterfront Blues Festival Preview

By Don Campbell By all accounts, last year’s Waterfront Blues Festival was a smash – another beautiful Fourth of July weekend run along the Willamette River. What many don’t know is the underlying turmoil that nearly closed the gates…
Waterfront Blues Festival Cancelled

Volunteers Needed for the Waterfront Blues Festival

It’s again time to volunteer for this year’s Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-7. Many of you volunteer year after year, and we appreciate your dedication to the CBA and the festival. If you’d like to join us again this year, they’re…
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…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists
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2019 Journey To Memphis Applications Due April 3

If you want to participate in this year’s Journey To Memphis competition for the chance to represent the Cascade Blues Association and the region at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, you must submit your application packets…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists
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CBA Accepting Applications For 2019 Journey To Memphis Competition.

The Journey To Memphis is the Cascade Blues Association’s regional competition to select the acts that will represent our organization and region at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Up to 250 acts from around the…