Nick Schnebelen

Award-Winning Rising Blues Star Nick Schnebelen

Kansas City’s Nick Schnebelen is becoming one of the fastest rising blues starts today.  The Seattle Post-Intelligencer states that Schnebelen offers “[e]chos of the blues like Freddie King, Buddy Guy . . . Nick Schnebelen's world-class…
JJ Thames

JJ Thames – The Mississippi Blues Diva, Visits The Birk

It’s clear that soul-blues is her calling. At age 30, JJ Thames stage presence and vocal delivery are more reminiscent of singers from the golden era of the art form than they are of most blues belters on the scene today. Her delivery is never…
General Membership Meeting Slated for Wednesday, December 5

VENUE CHANGE: What’s on Tap for August’s General Membership Meeting…

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT WE WILL NO LONGER BE AT THE MELODY BALLROOM FOR THE MONTHLY MEETINGS!!!  THE NEW LOCATION IS CATFISH LOU'S  2460 NW 24th Ave Wednesday, August 2 – 7:00 pm Members always Free  - Non-members $5.00 Opening Set – Jason…
Bronze, Blues & Brews Festival

21st Annual Bronze, Blues & Brews Festival in Joseph, Or

 The Bronze Blues & Brews festival celebrates its 21st year, August 11 & 12, with a unique musical experience in an unbelievable setting. Taking place in Joseph City Park in downtown Joseph, Oregon, some of the best regional and international…
The Lightning Kings

The Lightning Kings Storm into the Portland Blues Scene

Did each of you always want to perform professionally? Every musician in this group was drawn to music through their passion. A testament to the level of interest in the music. Music is clearly in every one of their blood. Do each of you have…
Karen Lovely

Karen Lovely

Fish Outta Water Self Produced Karen Lovely’s latest release, Fish Outta Water, again showcases the vocalist blowing down the doors with her immense singing strength. This disc is modern blues played correctly as Lovely blends various approaches…
Paul deLay Band

Paul deLay Band

Live At Notodden ‘97 Little Village Foundation Ten years since his passing and twenty since this recording was made at the renowned Notodden Blues Festival in Norway, hearing the voice and harmonica of Paul deLay was like hearing a long lost…
Doug MacLeod

Doug MacLeod

Break The Chain Reference Recordings The title song “Break The Chain” is the most personal song that Doug Macleod has written to date. Dealing with the subject of abuse, it is something that Doug claims he experienced growing up and it brought…
Journey To Memphis All-Stars

Journey to Memphis Finals

Portland, OR July 4, 2017 The Cascade Blues Association Journey to Memphis final competition was held on the final day of this year’s Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. The finals started early, so it meant an early trip to the waterfront.…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind – August 2017

Greg Johnson, CBA President When I look back on this past month’s Waterfront Blues Festival it brings forth many a smile from the performances I was able to catch. Working as the Cascade Blues Association’s prime photographer for the past…