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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…
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June 7th! Round 1

The competition starts now. Ten outstanding blues acts. One stage. One shot at representing the Cascade Blues Association and the Pacific Northwest at the legendary International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Journey to Memphis Round…
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June Monthly Showcase: Lilla with Peter Dammann followed by The Infatuation

 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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Your Guide to the Journey to Memphis

From Portland to Beale Street — the Pacific Northwest’s blues pipeline to the world Every year, the Cascade Blues Association (CBA) opens the door to something bigger than a competition. The Journey to Memphis (J2M) is a launchpad —…
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This May at the Monthly Showcase: Flowtenders + Santiago & the Signifiers Live”

 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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All Aboard: The Journey to Memphis Kicks Off In May!

Every year, something electric happens in our community. Musicians step forward. Audiences lean in. And the blues—raw, honest, and alive—takes center stage. The Cascade Blues Association’s Journey to Memphis is officially kicking…