2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

Journey To Memphis Winners Selected

The finals for this year’s Journey to Memphis competition were held on July 4 at the Waterfront Blues Festival. Four strong acts, who had won the right to participate out of a field of fifteen original acts at Mekong Bistro in mid-May, brought…
2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition
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2019 Best Self-Produced CD Competition Entries Now Being Accepted

The Blues Foundation has annually held a competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings since 2005. The Best Self-Produced CD competition is open to affiliated blues societies from around the world to submit one entry each,…
What’s on Tap for October’s General Membership Meeting

What’s on Tap for July’s General Membership Meeting . . .

Wednesday, July 11 - 7:00 pm Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24th Ave, Portland Members always Free - Non-Members $5.00 (Members please show your current cards at the door) First Acoustic Set – Mojo Holler Second Electric Set – Hudson Rocket Band Please…
Thank You To Holiday Party Volunteers
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Shout Out to Volunteers!

Often the Cascade Blues Association holds events where we need extra hand on deck, and we greatly appreciated when our volunteers step forward to help us out. Thanks to the following individuals for their assistance for our Journey To Memphis…
What’s on Tap for October’s General Membership Meeting

What’s on Tap for June’s General Membership Meeting . . .

Wednesday, June 6 – 7:00 pm Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24th Ave., Portland Member always Free – Non-members $5.00 (Members please show your current cards at the door) Opening set - Bayou Boyz Second set - Arrogant Bastards Summer is quickly…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

2018 Journey To Memphis Competition Scheduled for May

The 2018 Cascade Blues Association Journey To Memphis competition will take place at Mekong Bistro, 8200 NE Siskiyou Street, Portland over the weekend of Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. Fifteen acts will face off for the right to represent…

What’s on Tap for the May General Membership Meeting . . .

Wednesday, May 2 – 7:00 pm Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24th Ave., Portland Members always Free – Non-members $5.00 (Members please show your current cards at the door) Opening Acoustic Set – Bill Coones Swing & Standards Jazz Band Second…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

What’s on Tap for April’s General Membership Meeting . . .

Wednesday, April 4 – 7:00 pm Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24th Ave, Portland Members always Free – Non-Members $5.00 (Members please show your current cards at the door) Opening Acoustic Set – David Pinsky & Phil Newton Second Electric…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

Journey To Memphis Update — Application Deadline April 4, New Venue

The first round of the 2018 Journey To Memphis competition will be held on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 at Mekong Bistro, 8200 NE Siskiyou Street in Portland. The CBA will hold the event earlier this year to avoid conflict with Rose Festival…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

Journey To Memphis Dates Set for 2018

The 2018 Journey To Memphis first round will be held on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 at The Garages Music & Event Center, 4800 SW Western Avenue in Beaverton. We will be holding the event earlier this year to avoid conflict with Rose…