Lorna Bracken Baxter
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The Lady Sings the Blues, and Jazz Too

Portland singer and diva Lorna Bracken Baxter keeps her family's rich musical legacy alive By John Rumler From a very early age, vocalist Lorna Bracken Baxter knew that she was going to devote her life to singing and music. “It has always…
Journey To Memphis All-Stars
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2017 Journey To Memphis Applications Due By April

The Journey To Memphis is the Cascade Blues Association’s regional competition to select the acts that will represent our organization and region in next year’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN, held in early 2018. This…
The International Blues Challenge

Return to the International Blues Challenge

Beale Street, Memphis, TN January 30-February 4, 2017 By Jeff Levine It’s great to be back in Portland, where the trees are green, the politics are blue and the living is healthy.  I had the chance to return to Memphis for the 2017 International…
Jolie Clausen

Jolie Clausen is Banging Buckets All Around Portland

By Laurie Morrisey Who is that gal drumming that crazy beat? None other than the talented Jolie Clausen. Being a performer wasn’t exactly a plan for Jolie, it just sort of happened. “I never thought about growing up—I still don’t! I…
Thank You To Holiday Party Volunteers

Thank You CBA Volunteers!

The CBA would like to extend a huge thank you to the following individuals who volunteered their time to help us out at this year’s Holiday Party. The CBA greatly appreciates your time and efforts: Ann McLaughlin Beverly Jones Bonita Davis Bryan…

Trumpeter Joe McCarthy’s Long Journey to the Center of Portland’s Music Scene

Born and raised in Coquille, OR, horn player Joe McCarthy moved to Portland in 1978 and brought his music to the masses. He recently answered some questions so our readers could learn more about him. How long have you been performing professionally? Since…
2023 Cascade Blues Association Holiday Party
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CBA Holiday Party Dec. 11th!

The annual CBA Holiday Party is set for Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Moose Lodge, 16411 NE Halsey, Portland, and it is open to everyone, so bring your family and friends and have some fun. The lodge members are really excited to share their place…
Thank You To Holiday Party Volunteers

Thank You CBA Volunteers!

Beginning this month in BluesNotes, the Cascade Blues Association will recognize the dedicated volunteers who stepped up during the previous month to assist at our events. The CBA would like to extend a huge thank you to the following individuals…
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2016 Muddy Awards — A Night To Remember

The Cascade Blues Association’s 28th Annual Muddy Awards was held on Wednesday, November 2 at The Melody Ballroom to once again another full house of fans and musicians. Honoring those acts, performers, venues, events, recordings and performances…
AC Porter

AC Porter is a Live Wire on the Portland Blues Scene

By Laurie Morrisey AC Porter is quite the character. In addition to being a great musician, when asked where he was born and raised, he responded, “I was born under the third ring of Saturn at a planetarium in Stockholm. Wait, that’s where…