“Coco Montoya is a show-stopper…Heartfelt singing and merciless guitar with a wicked icy burn…he swings like a jazz man and stings like the Iceman, Albert Collins. He is one of the truly gifted blues artists of his generation.”— Living…
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Australian-born blues singer/guitarist Kara Grainger may draw initial comparisons to Bonnie Raitt — both play slide guitar and sing soulfully, but Grainger offers her own distinctive style that evenly balances the blues with soul and roots…
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Catfish Lou’s is proud to present a combination that doesn’t happen too often. Two guitarists joining forces for what is certain to be a magical night of outstanding acoustic music. Mary Flower and Mark Shark will be sharing the stage offering…
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Doyle Bramhall II is one of today’s most distinctive vocalists, guitarists, composers, and producers in contemporary music. Indeed, none other than Eric Clapton, with whom Bramhall has worked with for more than a decade, lauds him as one of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Aladdin Theater To Host Blues Guitar Icon Coco Montoya
The Birk Presents Soulful Singer & Guitarist Kara Grainger
Mary Flower and Mark Shark – Acoustic Guitar Masters Together At Catfish Lou’s
Blues Guitarist Doyle Bramhall II – Slated To Visit The Mission Theater
Award-Winning Rising Blues Star Nick Schnebelen
JJ Thames – The Mississippi Blues Diva, Visits The Birk
VENUE CHANGE: What’s on Tap for August’s General Membership Meeting…
21st Annual Bronze, Blues & Brews Festival in Joseph, Or
The Lightning Kings Storm into the Portland Blues Scene
Karen Lovely