
Thank You Volunteers!!
The Cascade Blues Association occasionally holds events where it is necessary for extra hands to assist in making sure everything runs smoothly. We want to thank the following individuals for helping us out at the CBA 30, Journey To Memphis,…

I Am The Blues, 2015 Blues Documentary, Slated for Multiple Screenings In Portland Area
Embark on a musical pilgrimage — from the swamps of the Louisiana Bayou to the juke joints of the Mississippi Delta and the moonshine-soaked BBQs in the North Mississippi Hill Country. I Am The Blues travels the backroads of the deep south…

Julie Amici
Yellow Roses
Ripping Glass
This debut EP from Julie Amici covers a good selection of Americana. It is all original material save for the inclusion of the traditional old English folk standard “The Fox.” And though this may seem like a completely…

New Music To Note – July 2017
Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month of note:
Andy T Band featuring Alabama Mike – Double Strike (American Showplace Music)
Bordertown – Bury Me (Self Produced)
Bridget…

Dustbowl Revival At Mississippi Studios
The Dustbowl Revival is a Venice, California-based collective that merges old school bluegrass, gospel, pre-war blues, and the hot swing of New Orleans to form a spicy roots cocktail. Known for their roaring live sets, Dustbowl bravely brings…

Norman Sylvester presents “A Phenomenal Concert – The Journey of Blues and Gospel in America”
On Friday, June 2, Norman Sylvester will host “A Phenomenal Concert – The Journey of Blues and Gospel in America” at the Alberta Rose Theatre. This all-star event will focus upon the history of blues and gospel music from the cradle of…

The Roseland Hosts Guitar Legend Robin Trower
Robin Trower has been a mega-force on the music world since he first gained attention playing with Procol Harum in the late 1960s. Upon leaving that seminal band, Trower found immense success starting up his own power blues-rock trio molded…

Valerie June Returns To Aladdin In Support Of New Album
Multi-instrumentalist and Tennessee native Valerie June performs a diverse conglomeration of American roots music that encompasses traditional spirituals, Americana, classic blues, folk, soul, and bluegrass. Through stark acoustic rhythms and…

Lisa Mann Filming Live “Musicians Rise Up” Protest Song Series
Feeling a need to do and create, Robert Parish has initiated a new film series "of live performances to heal and inspire a confused and angry nation." Artists who have contributed "songs of great social and political import" (as Janis Joplin…

Benefit Performance & Fundraising Site For Curtis Salgado Recover From Heart Surgery
On March 7th, Curtis Salgado suffered a heart attack while on tour on the East Coast. He was transported from Vermont to an excellent medical facility in New Hampshire, and while in the care of his medical team, doctors determined that he needed…