The Annual Muddy Awards set for Wednesday, November 2

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 2 as the Cascade Blues Association’s annual Muddy Awards celebration will return with a fun-filled night of excitement, recognition, and amazing music. It will take place at The Melody Ballroom,…

What’s on Tap for October’s General Membership Meeting …

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Street, Portland Wednesday, October 5 – 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $3.00 Opening Acoustic Set – The Tracey Fordice Band Second Electric Set – The Beacon Street Titans As the Cascade Blues…
Journey To Memphis All-Stars

Journey To Memphis Competition

From the listener’s seat The Waterfront Blues Festival is my favorite Portland event. Where else can you see a whole year of blues entertainment with 15,000 of your closest friends for a $10 ticket? We all love the headliners, but I always…

Rae Gordon & The Backseat Drivers Are Going To Memphis!

On an overcast, humid afternoon at the Waterfront Blues Festival, the Cascade Blues Association held its 17th annual Journey To Memphis finals. In early June, eighteen bands began the competition to select the Cascade Blues Association’s representative…

What’s on Tap for August’s General Membership Meeting …

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., Portland Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $3.00 Opening Acoustic Set – David Pinsky Second Electric Set – Ma Fondue Boy, this summer has seen its ups and downs with the heat.…
Timothy James

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

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., Portland Wednesday, July  6 – 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $3.00 Opening Set – Timothy James Second Electric Set – Ty Curtis Band Yes, it’s July and the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival…

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

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., Portland Wednesday, June 1, 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $3.00 Opening acoustic set – Froggy Second electric set – JT Wise Band Here comes the summer, and we’re all ready for lots of great…