
Beth Hart’s Fire on the Floor Tour Slated for Revolution Hall
Grammy and Blues Music Award nominated Beth Hart is coming back to Portland for a sold out show at Revolution Hall on Saturday, February 3. Riding a creative tidal wave firing out acclaimed albums and hooking up with the biggest names in music…

Acoustic Master Lightnin’ Wells Books Several Oregon Shows
North Carolina native Mike “Lightnin’” Wells uses a dynamic style he’s developed over his thirty years to breathe new life into the vintage tunes of early twentieth-century America. Wells learned the harmonica at an early age and then…

Rae Gordon To Record Live Gospel Show At The Lake Theater & Cafe
Multi Muddy Award winning vocalist Rae Gordon has long been a fixture in the music scene, not only for playing a gritty and soulful brand of blues with her band, but heading up a long standing gospel show with some of the best musical talent…

Catfish Lou’s to Host Fundraiser for CBA Representatives to the International Blues Challenge
Preliminary events for the 2018 International Blues Challenge will kick off on Tuesday, January 16, with the competitions beginning on Wednesday, January 17. To help raise funds for travel expenses, Catfish Lou’s will hold its monthly “Pay…

The Blind Boys Of Alabama – Marc Cohn Double Slated for Double-Headed Show In Bend
The Blind Boys of Alabama first formed in 1939 and have been touring professionally for more than seven decades, reaping five Grammy Awards during their tenure. Founding member Jimmy Carter is still performing with the legendary gospel outfit.…

Mark Hummel’s Chicago Blues Harmonica Blowout Returns to Albert Rose.
Mark Hummel is celebrating his 27th year of hosting his Harmonica Blowout concerts. Over the years, Hummel has brought together some of the world’s foremost harp players along with a terrific all-star backing band, and this year is no exception.…

JJ Thames Returns To Oregon for Three Shows
Mississippi blues diva JJ Thames has certainly collected her share of accolades. Legendary "Misty Blue" recording artist Dorothy Moore dubbed her "future of the blues" and Living Blues Magazine calls Thames a true "blues trailblazer.” Known…

2017 Cascade Blues Association Holiday Party
The annual CBA Holiday party is set for December 10th at the East Portland Moose Lodge, 16411 NE Halsey, 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…

Dante’s Presents A Return Performance With Nikki Hill
Those who have seen Carolina girl Nikki Hill sing her ass off agree—this isn’t just another newcomer on the scene, this is a ‘whiplash’ moment. Where did this fireball come from? Why haven’t I heard of her before? If you haven’t…

Robert Cray To Play Elsinore Theatre In Salem
Robert Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. He has been bridging the lines between blues, soul and R&B for the past four decades, with five Grammy wins, over twenty acclaimed…