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Portland blues band leader and historian Dave Miller passes

Last month we lost Dave Miller, who was known by many around the Portland blues scene. Dave's business card said "Brewing the Blues since '62."  In grade school and high school Dave played Dixieland jazz on trombone with his brother Fred on…

Entries For The Best Self-Produced CD Competition Now Being Accepted

Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has held an annual competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings. The Best Self-Produced CD competition allows affiliated blues societies from around the world to submit one entry each,…

Duffy Bishop To Be Inducted Into The Oregon Music Hall of Fame

In a special press conference held on Tuesday, August 12 at Tony Starlight’s Showroom, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame announced their 2016 inductees and college scholarship recipients. Among this year’s inductees will be one of the Northwest’s…

SAVE THE DATE: Cascade Blues Association Annual Members Only Picnic – Sunday, August 7th

One of the most anticipated events of the year for is Cascade Blues Association Annual Members Only Picnic. This year the picnic will take place on Sunday, August 7. It is open to members and their families only, and is one of the best perks…