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Youth Journey To Memphis Showcase Challenge

Youth Journey to Memphis Showcase: The Kai Wickham Trio Is Heading to Memphis On Sunday, 10/11, the Cascade Blues Association hosted our Youth Journey to Memphis Showcase at HŌKŪ Events on Madison. Four young acts, with performers ranging…
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Best Self-Produced CD Award Submissions Open Through October 18, 2026

Have you released an independent Blues recording? Your work could be eligible for the Blues Foundation’s Best Self-Produced CD Award, presented as part of the International Blues Challenge (IBC). Established in 2005, this award recognizes…
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November Monthly Showcase: Lauren Sheehan and Zoe Carpenter followed by the Bottleneck Blues Band | Last Showcase of 2026!

The Cascade Blues Association’s Monthly Showcase takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at Mekong Bistro, bringing the community together to celebrate live blues in all its forms. These evenings highlight exceptional regional…
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October Monthly Showcase: Alan Hager & Denny Bixby followed by The Nikki Jones Band

The Cascade Blues Association’s Monthly Showcase takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at Mekong Bistro, bringing the community together to celebrate live blues in all its forms. These evenings highlight exceptional regional…
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September Monthly Showcase:Terry Robb followed by The Trails End Boys

 The Cascade Blues Association’s Monthly Showcase takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at Mekong Bistro, bringing the community together to celebrate live blues in all its forms. These evenings highlight exceptional regional…
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August Monthly Showcase: Al Polito followed by Billy D and the Hoodoos!

 The Cascade Blues Association’s Monthly Showcase takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at Mekong Bistro, bringing the community together to celebrate live blues in all its forms. These evenings highlight exceptional regional…
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Journey to Memphis Winners Announced

Kevin Selfe and The Kivett Bednar Band to Represent the Cascade Blues Association at the 2027 International Blues Challenge After an exciting afternoon of outstanding performances aboard the Cruisin' to Memphis Blues Cruise during the Waterfront…
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July Monthly Showcase: Sarah Lodge Duo + Jenny Mo & the Bootleggers

 The Cascade Blues Association’s Monthly Showcase takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at Mekong Bistro, bringing the community together to celebrate live blues in all its forms. These evenings highlight exceptional regional…
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Finals to be held aboard the Cruisin’ To Memphis Blues Cruise

Four Finalists. Two Memphis Spots. One Incredible Blues Cruise. It began with ten outstanding blues acts competing for the opportunity to represent the Cascade Blues Association and the Pacific Northwest at the legendary International Blues…