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Monthly Member Showcase May and June Acts Announced!

Chisti Michelle Pacific Northwest artist Christi Michelle is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and more. Her music is infused with personal narratives of life, love, survival, heartache, and joy that is the essence of the blues. Whether…

We’re gearing up for Journey to Memphis

The CBA has a long history of sending a Band and a Solo/Duo Act to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) held in Memphis each January and it takes a community to make it happen. We've got a lot to do between now and July 1st when the final…

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BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS

Shout out to CBA member, Mercedez Cruz, for her dedication to Blues In The Schools! She's created a course of action so that musicians will be paid when they participate, after-school teachers can receive a stipend, and most importantly, youth…

Journey to Memphis and the International Blues Challenge

2024 Journey to Memphis Finalists! Congratulations to Dave Fleschner and the Beacon Street Titans on progressing to the International Blues Challenge. There will be many opportunities to support and fundraise for the final acts going to Memphis…
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Journey to Memphis Finalists Going to Memphis

Thank you to the four acts that shared their talent and passion at the Waterfront Blues Festival on July 4th for the Journey to Memphis.   They were Beacon Street Titans, Dave Fleschner, Jason Thomas, and the Nikki Jones Band. We want…

CBA 2024 Board Officer – Candidate Bios

Two candidates shared longer biographies for member consideration - see them both here! RAE GORDON - running for a second term as CBA President I am finishing up my first year as president of the Cascade Blues Association and am proud of what…