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,…
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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…
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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…
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Mayor Ted Wheeler issued a Proclamation designating August 12, 2017, as “Terry Currier Day” throughout the City of Portland. The official announcement was made on July 4th at the Waterfront Blues Festival, prior to a set of music by Duffy…
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The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival returns for its twentieth anniversary with a stunning cast of internationally acclaimed GRAMMY-winning jazz and blues musicians, local and regional bands, and high school groups throughout the weekend.…
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On Tuesday, July 11, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame held a press conference at Tony Starlight’s to announce the recipients for their 2017 induction honors. Amongst these selected were four individuals directly associated with the state’s…
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The Cascade Blues Association occasionally holds events where it is necessary for extra hands to assist in making sure everything runs smoothly. That is never more true than at the Waterfront Blues Festival where we have a merchandise booth…
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Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month of note:
Antry – Devil Don’t Care (Tres Lobas Enterprises)
Jason Buie – Driftin’ Heart (Self Produced)
Jim Allchin – Decisions…
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Southern California-based blues band Crooked Eyed Tommy has been making quite the name for themselves since the release of their well-received 2016 album Butterflies & Snakes, which reached number fifteen on the National Roots Music charts…
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"Shari melds Susan Tedeschi’s self-taught soul, Bonnie Raitt's country-rock sweetness and just a touch of Melissa Ethridge's rasp." - Monterey Country Weekly
The Shari Puorto Band is a blues/rock/roots outfit with a whole lotta soul that…
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2018 Best Self-Produced CD Competition Entries Now Being Accepted
Bandstand August 2017
Hope you’re ready for a great summer Member event!!!
Terry Currier Day Proclaimed In Portland, August 12
Top Blues Acts Headline 20th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
Oregon Music Hall Of Fame Announces 2017 Recipients
Thank You CBA Volunteers!!
New Music To Note – August 2017
Crooked Eyed Tommy Back In The NW
Shari Puorto Band Hitting The Northwest