Vieux Farka Toure

Malian Blues Rocker Vieux Farka Toure

If you look at the musicians of Mali you just might find a direct link between Africa and the blues. Especially when you consider the late guitarist Ali Farke Toure and the family tradition carried on by his son Vieux Farka Toure. It was not…
Pete Anderson

Norman Sylvester presents “A Phenomenal Concert – The Journey of Blues and Gospel in America”

On Friday, June 2, Norman Sylvester  will be hosting “A Phenomenal Concert – The Journey of Blues and Gospel in America” at the Alberta Rose Theatre. This all-star event will focus on the music from the cradle of birth in Africa, the…
Nick Moss Band

Squrl Music Presents Blues Music Award Nominee Nick Moss Band

Nick Moss has been recognized as one the great guitarists of his generation, garnering accolades from  the likes of Buddy Guy and others. His recording career spans decades working with some of the giants of the blues such as Jimmy Dawkins,…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music To Note

Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month that should be noted:   Beth Hart – Fire On The Floor (Provogue) Billy Flynn – Lonesome Highway (Delmark) Fantastic Negrito…
lightning kings

Lightning Kings

Lightning Kings The Road Is My Throne Self Produced If you’re looking for some truly serious rocking blues with a punch, then Portland-based Lightning Kings’ new release The Road is My Throne will be right up your alley. This is engaging…
Journey To Memphis All-Stars
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Opening Round Of The 2017 Journey To Memphis Competition Set For First Weekend In June At The Vinyl Tap

Since 1999, the Cascade Blues Association has sent local acts to represent our organization and region in The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge. Over the years, our competition, the Journey To Memphis, has selected a terrific…
What’s on Tap for November’s General Membership Meeting

What’s on Tap for May’s General Membership Meeting…

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Str., Portland Wednesday, May 3 – 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $5.00 Opening Set – The Hellhounds Second Set – Holfar Blue May has everything in line to be a special month for the Cascade Blues…
Billy Flynn CD cover

Billy Flynn

Billy Flynn Lonesome Highway Delmark Records There is a good reason why Billy Flynn has been one of the most requested guitarist in Chicago and elsewhere. He just knows how to play with just the right number of notes with the right tone and…
Cascade Blues Association 30th Anniversary Celebration
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CBA 30 – A Once In A Lifetime Benefit Concert

The Cascade Blues Association is proud to present CBA 30 – A Once in a Lifetime Benefit Concert, along with McMenamins Crystal Ballroom and Music Millennium, to celebrate the CBA’s thirtieth anniversary of supporting, promoting, and preserving…
Pete Anderson

The Birk Welcomes The Pete Anderson Band

Long considered one of the world’s best-of-the-best Tele-twangers, musical pioneer Pete Anderson has never been satisfied with maintaining the status quo. The last 10 years has found Anderson focusing on his solo career, perfecting his craft,…