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…
Tualatin Crawfish Festival

Blues Performances Highlight Tualatin Crawfish Festival

The annual Tualatin Crawfish Festival is the largest event that takes place in Tualatin, and it’s filled with lots of attractions from carnival rides, food, beer, and wine booths, games, an eating contest featuring watermelon and, of course,…
2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition
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2018 Best Self-Produced CD Competition Entries Now Being Accepted

Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has held an annual competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings. The Best Self-Produced CD competition is open to affiliated blues societies from around the world to submit one entry each,…
Bandstand

Bandstand August 2017

Harvey Brindell & The Tablerockers July was the busiest month that I have ever had as a musician. It seemed to be an endless road from one gig to another. No complaints, we love what we do. I want to thank my bandmates, Dave Wagner, Ray…
Annual CBA Member Concert
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Hope you’re ready for a great summer Member event!!!

The First Annual CBA Member Concert@the Crossings on August 6th should be a fantastic way to spend a lovely summer day. WHERE: Columbia Crossings located at 515 N. E. Tomahawk Island Drive WHEN: August 6 12PM – 5PM WHO: Members Only. A Family…